Compact Macro Lens for Nikon DX-Format Cameras

Overview

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens is a compact and versatile macro lens designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras. With a 1:1 reproduction ratio, this lens is perfect for capturing close-up details with stunning clarity. It also doubles as a general-purpose lens with a 60mm equivalent focal length in 35mm format, making it suitable for portraits, landscapes, and everyday photography. The bright f/2.8 aperture ensures excellent low-light performance and beautiful background blur.

Key Features

Macro Capabilities

• 1:1 Magnification Ratio: The lens offers life-size 1:1 reproduction, making it ideal for capturing intricate details of small subjects, such as flowers, insects, and other close-up subjects.
• Close Focusing Distance: The lens allows you to focus as close as 0.163m (6.4 inches), enabling you to get up close and personal with your subject while maintaining sharpness and clarity.

Versatile Focal Length

• 40mm Focal Length: Provides a 60mm equivalent focal length (in 35mm format), which is versatile for both macro photography and general-purpose shooting, including portraits and landscapes.
• Bright f/2.8 Aperture: The wide aperture enables excellent depth-of-field control and performance in low-light situations, producing beautifully blurred backgrounds.

Superior Optical Quality

• Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Element: Reduces chromatic aberrations and enhances sharpness and color accuracy, ensuring high-quality images.
• Aspherical Lens Element: Minimizes distortions and spherical aberrations, providing sharp and clear images across the frame.

Fast and Quiet Autofocus

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The lens features Nikon’s SWM for fast, accurate, and near-silent autofocus, which is crucial for both still photography and video recording.
• Manual Focus Override: Allows you to fine-tune focus manually at any time, even when the autofocus is engaged, offering greater control over your shots.

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: Weighing only 235g (8.3 oz), the lens is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry and ideal for travel and everyday photography.
• 7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Helps produce pleasing out-of-focus highlights, adding to the aesthetic quality of your photos.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G
• Mount: Nikon F-Mount (DX format)
• Focal Length: 40mm (equivalent to 60mm in 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element and 1 ED element)
• Angle of View: 38° 50'
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.163m (6.4 inches)
• Maximum Magnification: 1.0x (1:1)
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 68.5mm diameter x 64.5mm length
• Weight: 235g (8.3 oz)

Additional Benefits

Perfect for Macro and General Photography

• Close-Up Photography: The lens’s macro capabilities make it ideal for capturing detailed shots of small subjects, while its standard focal length allows for versatile shooting beyond macro.
• Ideal for Beginners and Enthusiasts: The compact size, lightweight design, and ease of use make this lens a great choice for both beginner and enthusiast photographers looking to explore macro photography.