Amazon, B&H, Adorama and others. I think this might the lowest it's ever been for the great, small, inexpensive prime. B&H and Adorama have nice bundles with filters as well.
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Amazon, B&H, Adorama and others. I think this might the lowest it's ever been for the great, small, inexpensive prime. B&H and Adorama have nice bundles with filters as well.
Slick deal for sure. I paid $227 from b&h for mine when it was on sale. at the time that was about the same price as a refurb from Nikon directly. this is definitely the lowest price ever for a new 40mm z lens.
For the lens itself, it's truly awesome. Its that in between focal length from 35 to 50mm. Its weatherproof even tho its not an S lens and really sharp. i've taken some great portraits in total darkness by a fire pit and they've come out beautiful. I'll probably keep this lens as long as I stay in the Z system. It's up there with the old 35mm f1.8 dx lens for nikon. it's so cheap and good, you would never want to sell it.
The term "thrifty fifty" died when the Z line came out. But in this 40mm, this is the closest thing to a thrifty fifty in the Z lineup.
Focus Camera[focuscamera.com] located in NJ is an authorized seller according to their website. I have purchased from them before. Is also selling it at $196.95 on their website and on ebay. My NY friend said they don't charge sales tax shipping to NY but I don't know if that's still the case.
Sale end 6/2.
big mike posted on the other thread: Make sure you shop around the top resellers, since the price is fixed, especially when there's a good sale, some retailers will kick in extra freebies to add to the value and try and pick up more of the sales. Looks like Adorama has increased their bundle from filters and a cloth to add more stuff already since this morning. Also obviously shipping and tax may vary so be aware of that.
Slick deal for sure. I paid $227 from b&h for mine when it was on sale. at the time that was about the same price as a refurb from Nikon directly. this is definitely the lowest price ever for a new 40mm z lens.
For the lens itself, it's truly awesome. Its that in between focal length from 35 to 50mm. Its weatherproof even tho its not an S lens and really sharp. i've taken some great portraits in total darkness by a fire pit and they've come out beautiful. I'll probably keep this lens as long as I stay in the Z system. It's up there with the old 35mm f1.8 dx lens for nikon. it's so cheap and good, you would never want to sell it.
The term "thrifty fifty" died when the Z line came out. But in this 40mm, this is the closest thing to a thrifty fifty in the Z lineup.
Maybe if you stick to Nikon, but as a general "photographer" you're doing yourself a disservice not checking out what 7artisans, TTartisan and Viltrox have been cooking.
Maybe if you stick to Nikon, but as a general "photographer" you're doing yourself a disservice not checking out what 7artisans, TTartisan and Viltrox have been cooking.
Agree... That said, at $299 the Nikkor 40mm/F2.0 may not compare well against the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 for $168, but at $197, there's no reason to get the Viltrox
I am looking at the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens though. Also the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air Z Lens (Nikon Z)... but since I have the 40... not sure if I'd go for the 50.
Maybe if you stick to Nikon, but as a general "photographer" you're doing yourself a disservice not checking out what 7artisans, TTartisan and Viltrox have been cooking.
Totally agree. The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 looks awesome and will probably be my next lens. Would love a good and cheap wide angle lens for astro photography to pair with my z7ii. The Viltrox 16mm scores really well on photography life: https://photographylife.com/revie...16mm-f-1-8
Agree... That said, at $299 the Nikkor 40mm/F2.0 may not compare well against the Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 for $168, but at $197, there's no reason to get the Viltrox
I am looking at the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens though. Also the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air Z Lens (Nikon Z)... but since I have the 40... not sure if I'd go for the 50.
It's an interesting proposal between the Nikon 40 and the Viltrox 40 because the Nikon 40 has more vignetting. So much in fact that its nearly the same f-stop as the Viltrox 2.5 once corrected.
The Viltrox BTW, is also sharper, but only pixel peeping would expose that honestly.
I don't necessarily disagree that this price Nikon is likely the winner, but it's not a slam dunk once you consider their 40s shortcomings.
It's an interesting proposal between the Nikon 40 and the Viltrox 40 because the Nikon 40 has more vignetting. So much in fact that its nearly the same f-stop as the Viltrox 2.5 once corrected.
The Viltrox BTW, is also sharper, but only pixel peeping would expose that honestly.
I don't necessarily disagree that this price Nikon is likely the winner, but it's not a slam dunk once you consider their 40s shortcomings.
The compact, light lenses that mirrorless enabled has not really come to be. I was hoping for Pentax Limited size/weight/price.
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For the lens itself, it's truly awesome. Its that in between focal length from 35 to 50mm. Its weatherproof even tho its not an S lens and really sharp. i've taken some great portraits in total darkness by a fire pit and they've come out beautiful. I'll probably keep this lens as long as I stay in the Z system. It's up there with the old 35mm f1.8 dx lens for nikon. it's so cheap and good, you would never want to sell it.
The term "thrifty fifty" died when the Z line came out. But in this 40mm, this is the closest thing to a thrifty fifty in the Z lineup.
Sale end 6/2.
big mike posted on the other thread: Make sure you shop around the top resellers, since the price is fixed, especially when there's a good sale, some retailers will kick in extra freebies to add to the value and try and pick up more of the sales. Looks like Adorama has increased their bundle from filters and a cloth to add more stuff already since this morning. Also obviously shipping and tax may vary so be aware of that.
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For the lens itself, it's truly awesome. Its that in between focal length from 35 to 50mm. Its weatherproof even tho its not an S lens and really sharp. i've taken some great portraits in total darkness by a fire pit and they've come out beautiful. I'll probably keep this lens as long as I stay in the Z system. It's up there with the old 35mm f1.8 dx lens for nikon. it's so cheap and good, you would never want to sell it.
The term "thrifty fifty" died when the Z line came out. But in this 40mm, this is the closest thing to a thrifty fifty in the Z lineup.
I am looking at the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens though. Also the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air Z Lens (Nikon Z)... but since I have the 40... not sure if I'd go for the 50.
I am looking at the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 Lens though. Also the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air Z Lens (Nikon Z)... but since I have the 40... not sure if I'd go for the 50.
The Viltrox BTW, is also sharper, but only pixel peeping would expose that honestly.
I don't necessarily disagree that this price Nikon is likely the winner, but it's not a slam dunk once you consider their 40s shortcomings.
The Viltrox BTW, is also sharper, but only pixel peeping would expose that honestly.
I don't necessarily disagree that this price Nikon is likely the winner, but it's not a slam dunk once you consider their 40s shortcomings.
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