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AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G
- 40mm
- f/2.8
- Macro
- 235 g
- Min focus 0.16 m
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Quick answer
A DX macro lens from 2011 that reaches 1:1 and focuses as close as 0.163m. It is light, at 235g.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Light at 235g
- Silent Wave Motor
- Close focus of 0.163m
Cons
- Short working distance
- DX only
- Plastic build
Verdict
A light macro prime for DX bodies.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is an APS-C macro lens covering 40mm at f/2.8 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 f/2.8G specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2011
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.16 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 235 g
- Length
- 64.5 mm
- Diameter
- 68.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G?
- Close-ups on DX
- Product photography
- Casual macro
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
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 40mm f/2.8G a true macro?
Yes, it achieves 1:1 reproduction, focusing to 0.163m. Working distance is short, though.
Is the AF-S DX Micro 40mm full frame?
No, it covers only the DX area. On an FX body the camera uses its DX crop.
Does it autofocus on all bodies?
Yes. It has a Silent Wave Motor, so it autofocuses on DSLRs and, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, on Z cameras.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
