Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/ 2.8 G DX Lens

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Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/ 2.8 G DX lens

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Optical design

Format: APS-C (crop)

Type: Prime lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX)

First year of production: 2011

Optical design: 9 elements in 7 groups

Features: Ultra-Sonic Motor, Macro lens

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Average price: $280

Specifications:

Focal length	Max. aperture	Min. aperture	Blades	Min. Focus (m.)	Filter Ø (mm.)	Weight (gr/oz)	Length (mm/in)
40mm	f/2.8	f/22	7	0.163	52	235/8,3	68.5/2,7

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The Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/ 2.8 G DX

The optical scheme of the lens - 9 elements in 7 groups.
Minimum aperture F22
Angle of view 38° 50'
Equivalent focal length 60 mm
Minimum focusing distance 0.163 m from the focal plane
7 rounded aperture blades
Max. magnification 1:1
Internal focusing
Floating groups of elements
Close-Range Correction
Filter 52 mm
Length 68.5 mm
Diameter 64.5 mm
Weight 235 g
HB-61 bayonet hood included
CL-0915 soft case included

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8 G is an inexpensive compact lens for macrography, it is suitable for Nikon DX DSRL cameras only.

SWM not only ensures silent and fast autofocusing, but also enables the unrestricted use of autofocus on Nikon SLR starter cameras. Two modes are available: (M) manual and (M/A) automatic with manual focusing priority. The lens features Super Integrated Coatings for minimizing flare and ghosting.

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/ 2.8 G has been for sale since August, 2011 at $ 280 (as for 2011).

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Posted by: dv Date of publication: 12.07.2011

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Usability	5.00	1
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Bokeh	4.00	1
Overall lens rating	4.40

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Owner reviews: Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/ 2.8 G DX

zanxion72 12.07.2013 11:03:48

Period of use: 4 months

Strengths:

Ultra sharp edge to edge and at all appertures up to f/11, one of the sharpest lens Nikon has ever made.
Light and compact.
Ideal for generic use.
It lets you get really close.
Neatly geared manual focussing ring allowing fine control of the manual focusing operation.

Weaknesses:

Just one, to get 1:1 macro shots you get your nose on the subject. Inevitably you cast your own shadow to it in many cases.

Comments:

I have been using a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D on my D90 for quite long. Not dealing with low light situations and mostly having it stopped down after f/5.6 to get the sharpest possible output, I began something that would not let me worry about the sharpness in picture taking. The 40mm offers that in a neat package. It is ultra sharp, compact, and it is close to a 50mm on a DX body. It focuses fast and silently and the output is almost free of any distortion.

A great bang for the money!

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