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The basic [[prime lens]] for the [[Mirrorless]] [[Nikon]] cameras
The basic [[prime lens]] for the [[Mirrorless]] [[Nikon]] cameras
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=== Gallery / [https://iis-people.ee.ethz.ch/~kgf/pics/lens6.html see also] ===
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File:zfc_vs_610.jpg|These two setups are closer to performance than you think. The newer electronics in [[Nikon Z FC]] make up for the smaller [[APS-C]] sensor and the slower lens (for the most part). But the [[weight]] difference is 3x.  
 
File:zfc_first.jpg|This is the ''first'' picture I took with the [[Nikon Z FC]]. I am really amazed by how ''easy'' it was to take such a nice picture first time around.  
File:nikonz40_front.jpg|The lens on the [[Nikon Z FC]] seen from the front.
File:zfc_apple.jpg|This is how point and shoot looks like with a modern [[mirrorless]] camera.  
File:nikonz40_dixens.jpg|Very useful for dark places.  
File:zfc_manual.jpg|It is possible to manually control everything like in this picture.  
File:nikonz40_scene.jpg|Just as you expect, this lens can take great pictures. But in such light, its advantages are not that clear.
File:zfc_manual_crop.jpg|A 1:1 crop from the previous picture to see the details.
File:nikonz40_waterfall.jpg|The minimum aperture of <kbd>f/16</kbd> can be a tiny bit annoying.. But you do not always get to take a [[long exposure shot]] of a waterfall in bright sunlight.  
File:zfc_auto.jpg|The same image using fully automated controls. One can argue whether or not it could be better (it can), but allowing you to take pictures easily is the job of your equipment.
File:nikonz40_dark.jpg|Once again in the dark, the maximum aperture is an asset.  
File:zfc_auto_crop.jpg|Again a 1:1 crop from the previous picture to hunt for issues.
File:nikonz40_cheese.jpg|This time the [[aperture]] shows itself to highlight the cheese on the right
 
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The basic prime lens for the Mirrorless Nikon cameras

The basic prime lens for the Mirrorless Nikon cameras

If you think that, we will no longer be getting classical DSLRs and all future cameras will be mirrorless, maybe it was time to invest a tiny bit for a lens that I could also use in newer cameras. I love the flexibility to have lenses that are a bit different between full frame and APS-C and this one is a cute example. At the time of writing I did not yet have a full frame mirrorless camera, so my experience is only with the Nikon Z FC.

First of all, at a tiny 170 grams, this lens is actually heavier and bulkier than the great Nikon Z 16-50 kit lens. Of course by not much. What you get is a decent prime lens, that is as fast as you would ever need (f/2.0), but still feels a bit plasticky. The other gripe that I have seen others complain is the minimum aperture is just f/16. I think for this weight and price, both are to be expected.

My Nikon Z 40mm f/2.0
Price Cheap
Weight 170g
Good for essential Prime lens
New or used At this point and price, a new one would probably be smarter, mine was new at 245


Full Frame

This is a full frame lens. There is always a discussion between 35mm and 50mm, so this one gives you something in between.

APS-C

For the APS-C you essentially have a slightly longer 50mm lens. This is a bit of a personal preference actually. I like longer lenses and something between 50mm and 85mm serves me well. For others maybe the Nikon Z 24 would be a better option as it would give you a 35mm lens on the APS-C body.


Gallery / see also

  • The lens on the Nikon Z FC seen from the front.

    The lens on the Nikon Z FC seen from the front.

  • Very useful for dark places.

    Very useful for dark places.

  • Just as you expect, this lens can take great pictures. But in such light, its advantages are not that clear.

    Just as you expect, this lens can take great pictures. But in such light, its advantages are not that clear.

  • The minimum aperture of f/16 can be a tiny bit annoying.. But you do not always get to take a long exposure shot of a waterfall in bright sunlight.

    The minimum aperture of f/16 can be a tiny bit annoying.. But you do not always get to take a long exposure shot of a waterfall in bright sunlight.

  • Once again in the dark, the maximum aperture is an asset.

    Once again in the dark, the maximum aperture is an asset.

  • This time the aperture shows itself to highlight the cheese on the right

    This time the aperture shows itself to highlight the cheese on the right


These pages are for Amateur Photographers and not really for seasoned photographers and professionals. I have no affiliation or commercial interest with any brand/make. I write from my own experience. I ended up using mainly Nikon, so I am more familiar with this brand than others. See price for notes on pricing as well as photography related links.

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