I tried two of those lenses and I just despised the lens rendering. I was very happy to trade it in for the Nikon 26mm 2.8. Day and night image quality for me at least. But I’m happy you are enjoying it.
Hello Tudor, I find this lens has an identity crisis. One moment it offers a beautiful, well-lit portrait and the next moment (yes, in low light), it cannot find the subject or the subject is too waxy-looking or mushy. I don't use it as often now that I'm using manual SLR lenses I've owned (Pre AI, etc.) I also use the 50 f/1.8 which is outstanding mounted on my Zf! But.... sometimes I throw on the 40mm for very casual situations. It seems to have a mind of its own and the autofocus system seems to want to go full steam ahead while the lens is still thinking what it wants to do. Again, it has an identity crisis! I believe I found some work arounds: With this lens you should always refocus when you change aperture, even if you think you've acquired focus. I also avoid opening up below f/5.6. I will leverage the ISO instead. Lastly, I treat it like a manual lens a lot and the low light situation has improved in this case. These are just my workarounds but so far, so good. For street on sunny days, it's fantastic! Still, I prefer the 28mm f/2 or the S line lenses. Eventually Nikon will make another pancake lens but meanwhile, I want to look into Viltrox for that. The major difference between the Z 40mm f2.0 and Nikon’s S-line Z 35mm f1.8 S and Z 50mm f1.8 S is size, weight and price: It’s quite amazing though how much Nikon could shrink the new lens in either category, given that the Z 40mm f2.0 only loses 1/3 of a stop in light gathering. Both S-Line lenses are at least twice as long, heavier, and expensive. Thank you for your videos, as always!
Are f1.8 dar e bomba la flare. Bine fata de Nikkor si Canon la care majoritatea inclusiv varfurile de gama sunt dauna totala la flare, nu e nicio surpriza Hexanonu'.
Thanks for the review. It is a good lens for street, and renders well. I will soon have the 50mm f1.8 s lens, which is said to be super sharp. Hope that it is not too much to carry -- should be OK. A tad on the large side, but should be worth it for image quality. So far I am enjoying the Z5 camera, with the tilt-only screen, for the street photography. In regard to quick and accurate focusing, I am still more than pleased with the Lumix GX-9. For the fun factor, I take out my Olympus PEN PL-8 now and then. The PL-8 has the Olympus small camera vibe, and the cold feel on metal in hand -- fine little retro camera, and so much less expensive than the new Leica. Now back to the Z 40mm lens... being light and compact, yet rendering decent shots, I find it perfect close-in. I plan to use it along with the 50mm for times I will be standing a bit away.
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I Love this Lens on my ZF 💯
I tried two of those lenses and I just despised the lens rendering. I was very happy to trade it in for the Nikon 26mm 2.8. Day and night image quality for me at least. But I’m happy you are enjoying it.
where should I sign to make every brand (L mount 👉👈) make a smol 40mm f2.
I bought the Nikon 135mm 1.8 Plena. IMO it’s pure perfection! Please review the Plena lens. I’d respect your opinions
Plena is a great lens for sure 😃
@@Tudor_Mateescu so can you review it?
@@saucelove no, I sent back my Z5 - I didn't like the AF in low light.
@@Tudor_Mateescu get the Z7II or better yet Z8. Z9 is a giant camera…
Hello Tudor, I find this lens has an identity crisis. One moment it offers a beautiful, well-lit portrait and the next moment (yes, in low light), it cannot find the subject or the subject is too waxy-looking or mushy.
I don't use it as often now that I'm using manual SLR lenses I've owned (Pre AI, etc.) I also use the 50 f/1.8 which is outstanding mounted on my Zf! But.... sometimes I throw on the 40mm for very casual situations. It seems to have a mind of its own and the autofocus system seems to want to go full steam ahead while the lens is still thinking what it wants to do. Again, it has an identity crisis! I believe I found some work arounds:
With this lens you should always refocus when you change aperture, even if you think you've acquired focus. I also avoid opening up below f/5.6. I will leverage the ISO instead. Lastly, I treat it like a manual lens a lot and the low light situation has improved in this case. These are just my workarounds but so far, so good.
For street on sunny days, it's fantastic! Still, I prefer the 28mm f/2 or the S line lenses. Eventually Nikon will make another pancake lens but meanwhile, I want to look into Viltrox for that. The major difference between the Z 40mm f2.0 and Nikon’s S-line Z 35mm f1.8 S and Z 50mm f1.8 S is size, weight and price: It’s quite amazing though how much Nikon could shrink the new lens in either category, given that the Z 40mm f2.0 only loses 1/3 of a stop in light gathering. Both S-Line lenses are at least twice as long, heavier, and expensive.
Thank you for your videos, as always!
Salut Tudor, poate incerci si Konica 40mm 1.8, sunt sigur ca ti-ar placea
Are f1.8 dar e bomba la flare. Bine fata de Nikkor si Canon la care majoritatea inclusiv varfurile de gama sunt dauna totala la flare, nu e nicio surpriza Hexanonu'.
@@loochan325 cred ca vorbesti de 50mm. asta 40 la 2.8 e perfect
@@parranoicAm scris despre Hexanon 40 f1.8 AR pt. SLRuri Konica cu prioritate de timp.
Thanks for the review. It is a good lens for street, and renders well. I will soon have the 50mm f1.8 s lens, which is said to be super sharp. Hope that it is not too much to carry -- should be OK. A tad on the large side, but should be worth it for image quality. So far I am enjoying the Z5 camera, with the tilt-only screen, for the street photography. In regard to quick and accurate focusing, I am still more than pleased with the Lumix GX-9. For the fun factor, I take out my Olympus PEN PL-8 now and then. The PL-8 has the Olympus small camera vibe, and the cold feel on metal in hand -- fine little retro camera, and so much less expensive than the new Leica. Now back to the Z 40mm lens... being light and compact, yet rendering decent shots, I find it perfect close-in. I plan to use it along with the 50mm for times I will be standing a bit away.