AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR
40mm f/2.8G
This standard DX-format close-up lens captures stunning details at any distance including details practically impossible to detect with the human eye at 1X magnification.
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Excellent Micro Lens
I like it for it's compactness. Have used the 60 and the 105. But for traveling it is handy to have a Micro that is small and compact. I like it's design for the DX format. Another great lens from Nikon.
July 9, 2012
Great lens for close ups
just bought this lens 2 days ago and I am amazed at what it can do. I like taking pictures of flowers and was looking to get more detail. This has helped me to achieve it.
July 7, 2012
LOVE IT! BEST MICRO LENS!!
This is my first Micro-lens and i absolutely love it. Comparing it to the other lenses it much more cheaper and it gets the job done! If you are thinking about taking close-up pictures and want something inexpensive you are looking in the right place. I recommend this lens ! :)
May 17, 2012
Awesome lens. Great price.
I wanted a lens that would allow me to do close-up and take great portrait pictures at an affordable price. Not at all disappointed.
May 16, 2012
One of the best lenses ever!
I bought this lens as a macro lens, but soon discovered that I ended up using it for everything. Image quality is unbelievable, and I cannot fault it in any way. This was a pleasant surprise, as I did not expect anything near this standard considering the price.
Build quality is great, and although not built like one of the gold ring lenses, it is on a par with the 35mm f/1.8G and 50mm Gs. Like the 35mm, it is very light and compact, and it makes a nice change to use such a small lens without compromising on image quality!
Focus speed is actually rather fast and very accurate. When using this lens for landscape/portrait shots (with the focus limiter switched on), focusing seems instantaneous.
I have both this lens and the 35mm DX, and can honestly say that I would pick the 40mm over the 35mm every time. It may not be as fast as the 35mm, but the close focusing ability is very useful, even when I'm not doing 1:1 images.
With image quality close to pro lenses, full 1:1 focus capabilities and such a compact body, this has to be one of the best lenses ever!
March 27, 2012
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Should I get this lens instead of the nikon 60mm af-s micro for the nikon d3000?
Is it true that this lens with D3000 (Dx) is equal in Field of view (focal length) to the 60 mm af-s. If that is true, wouldn't it be better to get the nikon 40mm af-s micro lens over the 60mm. Or are there other differences?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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The Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) in the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is 38°50' and in the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 26°30'.
Hi,
I bought P5100 Coolpix camera from B&H some years back. I am not very happy with the images especially with Zoom capabilities, closeups and sharpness of the pictures.
Could you please suggest if I can buy any lens that gives me all these and is also reasonable at price. But I want to make sure that it is really worth buying so is asking in Nikon's website.
Please help with my query.
I bought P5100 Coolpix camera from B&H some years back. I am not very happy with the images especially with Zoom capabilities, closeups and sharpness of the pictures.
Could you please suggest if I can buy any lens that gives me all these and is also reasonable at price. But I want to make sure that it is really worth buying so is asking in Nikon's website.
Please help with my query.
11 months ago
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Adhar
Nashvilles, TN
Location :
Nashvilles, TN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The P5100 doesnt have interchangeable lenses so there is nothing available for it.
I was wondering if this lens would be good to use for taking pictures inside museums with low light. At first I was considering the 35mm f1.8, but now I wonder...
11 months ago
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Oliver
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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This lens is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Where can I buy one? I can't seem to find it anywhere
11 months ago
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kingkomar
Role: Professional photographer
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The new AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Does this lens have ED glass and VR? If not, why not?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes this lens has ED glass. It doesn't have the VR feature due to design.
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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How does this compare to the 85mm and 105mm Micro lenses? Can I get stunning closeups like those with this lens?
11 months ago
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Ice
Chicago
Location :
Chicago
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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85 Micro is DX lens don't use it with FX camera, 105 Micro is FX lens can be use with all Nikon Digital SLR camera. And DX lens will smaller than FX lens 85 Micro is very small and light weight compare to 105 Micro.11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5100.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Please, where I can find the product manual of this len? Unfortunately, I couldn´t find the manual at the manual section. Is There a Link exclusive?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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this lense is like a multipurpose use for beginner?
11 months ago
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Anonymous
abu dhabi
Location :
abu dhabi
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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This lens is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more.10 months ago
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Angie
Pennsylvania
Location :
Pennsylvania
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days. You may want to check with your local dealer for availability.10 months ago
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Lu
NJ
Location :
NJ
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5000.
Does the lens barrel move in and out when focusing? This could be important if mounting a R1C1 micro flash unit.
10 months ago
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awboater
usa
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Hi, All AF-s prime is internal focusing. Yes, included the new 40mm Micro.10 months ago
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Paul
Arizona
Location :
Arizona
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D90.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Does this lens let in good light for indoor (ex kitchen, bathroom) shots?
10 months ago
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jb
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This lens is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more.
Will the 40mm Nikon DX Macro lens work and mount easily with the new Nikon 1 cameras?
9 months ago
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Phil
North Carolina
Location :
North Carolina
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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You need Nikon FT1 adaptor.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Will this work with auto focus on the D40 ?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the D40.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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40mm DX Micro and ES-1 slide copying adapter?
I'm interested in this combo for digitizing old slides. With a DX body I will have to use a 1:1.5 magnification ratio rather than 1:1, can the ES-1 be extended far enough to achieve this? Will I need additional spacers between ES-1 and the 40mm DX Micro?
8 months ago
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Steffen
Australia
Location :
Australia
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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This AF-S DX 40mm Micro-Nikkor & the R1C1 Nikon Close up Speedlight Commander kit
I purchased the 40mm Nikkor Micro and also purchased the R1C1 Nikon Close up Speedlight Commander kit thinking that with all the lens adapters that come the Speedlight kit this lens would work. After closer examination of the instructions it looks like there is an adapter for the 60mm Micro Nikkor but not this 40mm version. Is there something optional that I can buy to remedy this problem? Thank you
8 months ago
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WHP
Florida, USA
Location :
Florida, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Kit comes with a 52mm adapter which should be correct for the 40mm macro lens.7 months ago
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Melissa
Indiana
Location :
Indiana
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is compatible with the D3000.7 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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This lens doesn't have VR...Is a tripod a must for this lens, especially for macro photography and lowlight photography?
I mainly want to do landscape, macro, and lowlight photography and read that image stabilization is key in all of those. If I didn't use a tripod would my pictures turn out blurry?
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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For landscape and some low light photography, you may get away without a tripod - some experts will tell you different but others will agree. Macro photography however, will be all but impossible without one. The fine adjustments you may need to make within the confines of limited depth of field will make hand held more than just a touch and go proposition.In short, no matter what the lens and what the use, get a tripod, it will prove useful and there will undoubtedly be plenty of "I wish I had......." times!
Dec 27, 2011 by
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djones846w
Annapolis, MD, USA
Location :
Annapolis, MD, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Is this lens 40mm equivalent or 60mm equivalent ?? 40mm cropped or un-cropped
5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Abdelrahim
Cairo, Egypt
Location :
Cairo, Egypt
Age: Under 18
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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It is a 40mm lens designed for use on a DX format body. It's effective focal length on a DX body would be the same as a 60mm lens would be on a full-frame (FX) body.
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Is there REALLY ED glass in this lens (40mm micro-nikkor)? How about aspherical lens?
Sorry for duplicating the question. But neither the lens construction nor specification say ED glass in this lens.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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It is neither ED or aspherical. If a lens is ED the ED designation would be printed after the 2.8G Take a look at the specs for the 60mm macro.
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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How much of a difference in close up shots between the 40mm macro vs 60mm macro?
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Ben
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Location :
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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None really but the working distance will be slightly longer on the 60mm.1 month, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
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Usable Lenses: All Nikkor AF-D, AI-P, AF-I, AI-S and AF-S lenses.
AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
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Is it normal to this lens that the max. aperture (sensitivity) reduces at closer subject distances?
At infinity subject distance the max aperture is the published, nice f/2.8.
When set to 0.4m it immediately reduces to f/3 and from this on till 0,163m it falls to a not-even-close-to-nice f/4.2.
Beside this the focal lenght is changing significantly, but i consider it as a result of the non-inner focusing of the lens.
The later can be annoying at composing, but i can live with it.
The max aperture change isn't a big problem either in macro, but f/4.2 is not f/2.8.
So i'm requesting some information if this is normal for this lens or ii got a faulty piece?
When set to 0.4m it immediately reduces to f/3 and from this on till 0,163m it falls to a not-even-close-to-nice f/4.2.
Beside this the focal lenght is changing significantly, but i consider it as a result of the non-inner focusing of the lens.
The later can be annoying at composing, but i can live with it.
The max aperture change isn't a big problem either in macro, but f/4.2 is not f/2.8.
So i'm requesting some information if this is normal for this lens or ii got a faulty piece?
1 month ago
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TalkCafe del Mar
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
1 answer
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Normal in macro lenses.1 month ago
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Anonymous
1 answer
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third party equipment for compatibility information with our products.1 week, 1 day ago
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Carminha
Brazil
Location :
Brazil
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
1 answer
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Yes, fully compatible.
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Review
by Shun CheungSeptember 2011
Photo.net posted Shun Cheung’s review of the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens on its website, touting the sharpness of the lens. Cheung noted that the lens “is very sharp from corner to corner, similar to most macro lenses,” adding, “It is both excellent focused to infinity and to close distances.” Cheung said of the macro end of the lens, “AF-S is snappy and you can manually override it without switching off auto focus.” Cheung concluded: “For casual photographers and semi-serious photographers who would like an affordable lens for some close up work, the new AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is a surprisingly excellent lens.
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Review
by Andrew AlexanderSeptember 2011
Andrew Alexander posted his review of the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G on the SLRGear Review website, touting the quality of the lens. “Results for sharpness were excellent,” he said, adding, “Small, economical and excellent performance—there’s a lot to like here.”
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Review
by Gordon LaingJanuary 2012
Gordon Laing posted his review of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens, giving it a "Recommended" rating. Laing found the lens "delivers excellent performance with very contrasty and sharp images center to corner at every aperture at normal shooting distances." Noting the short working distance that the lens requires for macro shooting, he found the price and performance of the lens to be excellent. He concluded by stating that the lens is a great value for owners of Nikon DX format D-SLRs who want to explore macro photography.
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AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Review
by Julia SilberFebruary 2012
Julia Silber posted her review of the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens on the Popular Photography magazine's website, touting the quality of the lens as well as its affordability. "In both capability and cost, this close-up lens is a gift to DX-format Nikon shooters," she said. Silber noted that the lens is compact, light, and that the "subject magnification at the closest focusing distance came in at greater than 1:1." She concluded by saying that the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G "is a perfect everyday lens with a crucial trick up its sleeve—1:1 macro power."
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