Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
Delivering true 1:1 life-size magnification at a 163mm minimum focus distance, this 60mm-equivalent macro prime captures fine details with its Super Integrated Coated optics. Its featherweight 85g build and weather-sealed design make it an effortlessly portable, everyday macro tool. This lens is best for DX-format Nikon shooters needing an affordable, versatile optic for close-up product photography, delicate flora, and detailed collectables.
Focal length 40mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 235 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type macro
78 Overall Score
Price $195
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong macro (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 40 |
| Focal Length Max | 40 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 163 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 18mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 540 | 350 | 865 | 370 | 130 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | stepping motor | HSM | Linear motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm | 54.6 | 83.5 | 88.9 | 88.8 | 50.3 | 85.8 | 51 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
Price
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