I watched this video and thought to myself: man, he is such a positive person despite all the obstacles he has to handle in Melbourne at the moment. Love your style and content! Go on like this, Matt.

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thank Peter means a lot, and we just had a little earthquake an hour ago ... feels like the Earth is trying to tell us something ...

I know this is a bit late for a comment but finally got my 40mm f2. Really pleased with it. Depth of field and focusing is great. One thing I noticed was how well the eye focus works in video. In comparison to my 50mm f1.8 it keeps focus much better. Maybe it’s due to the small size and fast motor. Not sure but it does perform pretty flawlessly. Anyone else noticed better AF?

I think this is the prime lens I was waiting for. Small, light, affordable with a good image quality. It will fit perfect to my Z6 II.

Looks to be a great little lens! All of these camera manufacturers have their strengths, but I still maintain that Nikon produces the highest image quality & colors of them all. Thanks for your vids Matt!

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

They are some of the very reasons why digital Nikons have been my mainstay for all these years

The ideal walk-around lens for my Z5. Been waiting for this one.

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Great call Jan

I just picked up my 105mm Macro yesterday and placed an order for this 40mm. I had already done the same for the 28mm, and I believe this will actually lead to me selling my Fuji X-T3 and most of my Fujifilm lenses, now that I can use these 2 compact lenses for street photography.

Thank you for the wonderful review Matt. The images from this lens look superb.

Very relaxing and nice video Matt, keep it up!

Ordered! This might be the general walkaround-lens i was waiting for. Really looking forward to have it mounted on my Z6. Thanks for the great preview, Matt. Very much appreciated.

Can't wait to get my hands on this 40mm f2 Nikon lens. Great insights provided by your rendezvous in the city of Melbourne! Thanks for sharing and greetings from Nicaragua.

Hey Matt, hearing about the quake in Melbourne and just wanted to say that we all hope you and yours are safe and well. Stay safe buddy! We all thoroughly enjoy your informative, entertaining and enthusiastic content on your channel, but looking after the family and your business should take priority, so please don't take risks, we will be here when things settle down over there.

Love these videos Matt. Respectful, measured. All power to you.

Thanks for making the vid. Been contemplating this lens as a casual ‘walk around lens’. Looks like some pretty decent results, will be buying one!

Great video Matt! I really enjoyed your enthusiasm and energy. Thank you for bringing a lot of videos for us. 😀

@MattIrwinPhotography

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Just pre-ordered this Z 40mm f/2 lens today. I think it will be perfect for an all purpose, lightweight, walk around lens. After seeing your video Matt, I’m convinced I made the right choice. 👍🏼

Great video with superb sample images. Just ordered mine today. 🙂

This 40 mm is amazing. Street photography has its own sent of agenda's. It Disarms passers by , allows me to do the composition with attracting interest. Love it . Cheers for the review. Love your work

Hi Matt! Great content, as ever! Really appreciate it ;)

Great review. Those were really nice images. The image quality, compact size, and relatively fast maximum aperture make it quite attractive even at a higher price than is being asked. Remarkable from a lens in that price range. On top of it all, people looking for an affordable entry into an interchangeable lens camera system will find it an excellent option.

Love the way this lens renders and how compact it is. Will likely be picking it up to use for street and walkaround shooting soon.

Excellent video! Decided to purchase this lens after watching it. It’s the best video I’ve seen using this lens in a low light scenario. Amazed at how sharp it is and the depth of field at f2, not to mention that you were shooting at night at ISO 100. Thanks for making this one especially, Matt.

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Walter, ENJOY !!!! Matt :)

I pre-ordered. Waiting for my copy. I appreciate your reviews.

Thanks Matt for your fabulous work! I was just deciding between z 35mm 1.8s, tamron 35mm 1.4 and this little pancake. You helped me make the decision and save some money! Have a great night :)

@lukaszklopotek

2 жыл бұрын

The 35-es have professional application, this light 40 is for fun / travel. So it depends on your needs.

Looks great. Was swithering but your shots have convinced me. Just ordered using the link to Adorama. Cheers

music was awesome, jacket is cool, and that slightly wider studio view is really good

Nice video as always Matt. Stay safe.

I expected this lens to be good but it's even better than I expected! Such a great value for the money. However, I'm still not decided that I "need" it :) Yes, it's very affordable but there are lenses on my list that I could use and they are much more expensive. I think it would be very useful in street photography, not only because of its compact size but also because it's a 40mm which I believe is the closest focal length to the human eye so if I want to take the viewer into the scenes, this is the way to go.

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed it Josef, and focal length wise it was able to capture what I wanted to with either a rotation or a few steps back or forward

Just got mine today! Haven't been able to go out and try it out yet. - but it is excactly what I was looking for. An everyday general purpose lens that is light, inexpensive, and performant. Can't wait to go out and do a walkabout with this lens. I'll say this - the Nikon Z system has got me excited about photography again - and that is the greatest thing a company can do!

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Such great news. And I totally agree. 😀

Another great review, always enjoy your balance. What are your typical “go to” focus modes?

I feel like this lens, combined with the 24-200mm could be the ultimate light travel kit... when we can travel again...

@HH60gPaveHawk

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to give some feedback once tested, but that’s pretty much my setup. Purged my MFT and Sony gear and going back to film Nikon with a Z6ii for the digital side.

Most excellent video, Matt. Love your personality. Just ordered the lens (currently on sale for $269 US). Can't wait to slap it on my Z6 and hit the streets. You fired me up! Happy Holidays.

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Spiff. Enjoy, Cheers Matt

Nikon is certainly enjoying the options the new mount is giving them. There will be some really cool and varied lenses over the next few years I reckon!

Its amazing, the shots you got at night, hand held! Beautifil colours, but then I a Nikon fan boy!

Great little review Matt. Looks like a great little lens to add the bad. Looks like the next “Nifty-Fifty.” Keep up the good work👏🏻👏🏻….also a bummer the Insta360 camera crash. Looking forward to that review to take place of the GoPro on low light vlogging/hiking.

I’m persuaded to acquire the 40/f2.0 Z lens ASAP. Great for travel photography on my Z5!

Very helpful! I’m looking at either the 40 f2 or 35 f1.8 for nighttime and street on my Z6ii. I think the 40 f2 might be the better choice, especially at the price point

Great video Matt...terrific shots that really demonstrate the quality of the lens. If I didn't already own the 50mm 1.8, I think I might buy this in it's place just for the size difference and cost savings. Doesn't look like you would be giving up too much from an IQ standpoint.

Mucho Gracias for the RAW files!

Pictures looking good, thanks for doing them. Hope Nikon will really start shipping end of September.

This was a really good post. That lens does a really good job for the price. .... Matt, nice job on the photos. I like your taste.

I've just ordered this lens for my Z50 based on your reviews, thanks from there UK Matt!

Hello Matt. Another great video. I am very excited about this lens and thank you so much for giving it a quick once over. I am curious what you using for editing is this Lightroom? Or is this the Nikon editing software I forget the name of it off the top of my head but I usually use Lightroom but I've heard good things about the Nikon editing software just curious what you think. Thanks again

I or pre-ordered this lens the morning it was announced. I can’t wait to get this and the 28mm both are ideal for street photography and will get a lot of use on both my Z6 and Z50 cameras

@lovettdsouzaexternal8353

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric - Just placed an order for this lens. What is your early thought on this lens and the quality of images your getting. Would love to know your thoughts

Great vid. Any news on the new FTZ mount adapter supposedly in the works? As always, thank you for sharing.

I like using a prime lens I have an old manual 35mm f1.8 which is a favourite, nothing like the jacket I bought from Target this year, worn it twice, once to try it on in store & at home, such is life.

Very nice sample pictures. How does it compare with the 28mm f2.8 Z? in regards of imagine quality?

I hope that you and yours are ok after the quake. Very tempted by the 40mm as a walkabout lens

Thank you for your insight. How do you find the autofocus compared to the 50 1.8s?

Ordered mine. Looks ideal for small, light, travel and lower light situations where the lower priced zooms might not be fast enough - without spending too much.

I can see me getting one to shot some low light gigs with on my Z6. Love the 24-70 f4s lens I use now but a f2 lens would be so much better.The cost plays a part too.

Great video, thanks!

Have you tried "highlight-weighted" metering? Shooting raw, I feel in many cases that gives excellent exposure albeit there is a tendency to have zero photosites (pixels) overexposed. Consequently, when you open a raw image in LrC, it looks 2..3 f-stops underexposed and that feels like dynamic range was taken away (there's plenty with these Z cameras). In general, I would set exposure correction to +1 f-stop. In LrC, if my image looks underexposed on opening, I lower the white point. In C1, that is a nightmare to me (alter the white point and if you next alter exposure, C1 changes the white point again, giving me What The Fotography moments).

Matt, I'm going to dip my toe again into the Zfc as I returned the one I got in their first shipment as it died on me right out of the box. Hopefully some bugs have been addressed and/or I'm luckier this time. Question, I believe both the 28mm 2.8 and the new 40mm 2.0 are not VR, correct? Of the two, which one would you recommend if I was buying just one? I have a Z7ii as well. Thanks!!

Great video Matt, was thinking about buying the nikon z5, but was not sure if their cheaper lenses will be good enought... Very helpful to make a decision :)

Fantastic video. This lens is phenomenal for the price and what it offers. Wow

So the question is, which one would you use for a fashion show, Nikkor Z50mm f/1.8s or this lens with a slightly wider FOV? As always thanks for all the fun videos. Seasons greetings

Matt, is there any chance Nikon will enable 5:4 aspect in the Z6II? Maybe it’s such a small thing that it’s overlooked, but then again it should be real easy. Do you think they’ve heard people asking for this?

This lens is currently on sale in the US for $250 so I thought I'd give it a try. I've read a bunch of reviews and it looks like a pretty nice lens for the price. I want to try using it for some low light photography. I usually look for a review from Matt before I decide on my purchases.

Looks great, about to preorder one for a Nikon Z5 that I want to give to a friend so he'll have a camera when his baby is born. Would have liked to hear a word about the autofocus of this lens, is it adequate for photography of children, pets and family stuff? Ofcourse its not a sporty lens, but do you think it will focus quick enough for snapshots of the kid? Can't tell since all the test images were still life.

This is great lens for story telling. The subject separated from BG anf background not compressed which helps in giving context

nice samples!

Would love to see a shootout with the Voigtlander 40mm f2. Are any of your sample images straight out of camera?

Might look into this lens as I had the 40mm 2.8 for my DX 71000 and it was a great wee lens

Great video! What software are you using in this video for editing the photos?

Hi Matt, these are beautiful nightscape images, a brilliant choice for testing this lens. I love your compositions. Not everyone lives in walking distance of amazing landscapes or has access to beautiful models, so it's great to have inspirational cityscapes to inspire those of us who live in cities and because of Covid can't travel too far. Thank you! Thank you! By the way, the bokeh on this 40mm f/2 looks really good. What's your advice to those thinking of either the 40mm f/2 or the 35mm f1/8S? Apart from size and build quality which are key differences, is the 5mm difference in focal length enough of a difference to be a 'thing' to consider?

Hi, nice work. Im planning to get this lens. How does this lens perform in video ? Please share your thoughts on it. And a comparison of this lens with Z 35mm f1.8. Thanks

The bokeh from this thing looks INCREDIBLE. It’s so smooth! Really wish they’d made a 105mm f/2.5 Z lens with the same price and performance as this one.

Please do combo Z50 + 40mm - city scape, street, portrait, etc. Budget combo - diffrent shooting scenarios.

Will this work for Milkyway shots? How's the manual focus and infinity focus?

For the price and size such a great little lens

Love the scootering effect...

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy :)

Taking that lens on the zfc to a early morning Melbourne fashion week shoot in 2 hours time, also my first go at using a Nikon in Melbourne city.

Hi Matt. Looks like if I have to take only one lens for a trip iit woould be the 40mm f2.0. Best wishes

Any idea how many shots you get per charge with your style of shooting Matt?

If Nikon brought this earlier out, I didn’t bought the 35/50 1.8s Because the Z-lenses are so good, that I’m satisfied enough already.

I'm really hoping they make a retro style one to go with the 28mm I got for the zfc

I agree with you on this lens, I think it may be over performing. Great first lens to get on a Z

Do you think this lens works better on Z6 than Z7 for night shooting. Probably a great match with Z5 for low light shooting

Is the reason, that you are using Capture One a more technical thing or a more licensing thing?

Matt i hope you are good, how did the quake behave for you? Keep safe, love from across tasman

Hi, Matt! I winder, which software are you using to review the images? I thought it is NX Studio, but Is it?

@marcusbraun8889

2 жыл бұрын

It's Capture One.

I love mine for Z6 2. Sharp with less lens swapping from 35/50. 4.0 to get corners perfect.

Thank you Sir so much, but more importantly, I hope you and yours are doing well.

Looks very interesting if I take up street photography.

Over-delivering! I agree with that verdict. The images look fantastic. Now I am going to take a look at your files.

@helgividar

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible files, both in terms of lens quality and quality information that they contain when brightened up.

and also has that 3d Pop...great

Waiting for this lens to Z5 and also 35mm viltrox for compare, for now the 35mm is my favorite focal lenght.

This lens is exciting!

Yo Matt ! What kind of setup did U use at the Z6II in these photos. I mean, what kind of picture control?

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I always shoot flat profile and then edit in Capture One. 😀

I'd like to know how it is with stars.

despite the fact that ppl already judging this lens because of the plastic mount, I think Nikon will sell a ton of them. For this price it is a must have. I already have the 35mm 1.8s, so I didn't make my decision yet, but maybe some time later it will land in my collection.

Ciao Matt, did you have any chance to try it as a ambient/portrait lens (I know is not his game)? I was curious to know if the small difference of sharpness with the bigger "brother 50mm 1.8s" is creating a more "older nikon lens" character

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

I love portraits, just we have been in lockdown, and having to wear masks for 18 months now, so it is very hard. Once the world is normal again lots of portraits to come :)

@panepintosimone8140

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattIrwinPhotography yeah, our well known Melbourne lockdown. Thanks :) ciao

great looking lens

For the long exposure handheld shots, did you use electronic shutter?

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

No. This was with mechanical. 😀📷🚀

Have one on my Z5. It's awesome, sometimes even to sharp !!!

Some good looking images. Definitely a nice lines to have at $299.

Great video 🔥💪 Could you do a video comparison between this Z 40mm f/2 and the Z 35mm F/1.8? I think a lot of people might be thinking of buying one or the other for video purposes. I can already imagine the pros/cons to both but for the price, if the 40mm at its lower weight can perform even close to the 35mm, it might be a more popular option? 🤔

@laurelb8372

2 жыл бұрын

I would like that comparison

Love this from Sweden🥰

Really love this lens, I just cant imagine i need this and my 35 1.8S... But it seems so much smaller, great for travel ;-;

Matt, hope you are OK. Did the earth move for you? Did you feel it? If you are OK, it's a photo op. I remember experiencing a tremor, it felt like the whole house jumped in the air and back down again. It wasn't more than 4 on the Reicher scale, which is nothing, so to see damage in Melbourne is a surprise and means what you had there was way more than I have experienced. Hope all is well, thanks for the video.