New AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G released

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).

AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Primary Features

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

AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Primary Specifications

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