Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 is a standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8: an APS-C standard prime lens with a 40mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. A Micro-Nikkor macro lens for life-size close-ups that also works for portraits.
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2011
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- AF-S
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.16 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 235 g
- Length
- 64.5 mm
- Diameter
- 68.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8?
At 40mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8?
It is a fixed 40mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 40mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
