Posted by Diana Eftaiha on Jul 18, 2011 in Gear & Equipment | 2 comments
The brand new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G compact, lightweight close-up lens is small enough to be carried everywhere, providing high resolution and contrast from infinity to life-size (1X). The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is for taking high quality stills and HD D-Movies and is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more.
In addition to a built-in Silent Wave Motor(SWM) that enables the quiet autofocus operation vital to close-up photography of insects and animals, the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G also offers a number of convenient features, including two focus modes—M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual).
A bright and fast, normal Micro lens for DX-format cameras offering a 40mm fixed focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8
Enables the life-size reproduction and pleasing blur characteristics possible only with a Micro lens
Enables extremely close-up shooting with a minimum focus distance of just 0.163 m
Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing
Equipped with two focus modes: M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual)
A size and weight that makes it very portable
| Focal length | 40mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Angle of view | 38°50′ |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.163 m(1:1) from focal plane |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7(rounded) |
| Filter attachment size | 52 mm |
| Dimensions | Approximately 68.5 mm diameter x 64.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approximately 235 g |
| Supplied accessories | 52 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-61, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0915 |














neat lens for a neat price. I actually like the close up sample photos
nooo ! another lens that will burn my wallet