While I hope to create a full Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information...

Nikon has brought the macro lens goodness (btw: Nikon calls macro, Micro) for DX-format shooters with the new, portable Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G ($279) . For less than $300, this lens is a steal and a must-have for anyone within the Nikon D40 to D7000 range.

In both capability and cost, this close-up lens is a gift to DX-format (APS-C-sensor) Nikon shooters. A full-frame equivalent of 60mm, it delivers a lot for its meager $280 street price: 1:1 macro shooting, a fast f/2.8 aperture, metal lensmount, and great optics.

high value for little money: compact, light-weight, my normal prime on a DX camera with the additional marco feature

very sharp in the image center; borders and corners show very good resolution and no relevant vignetting when slightly stopped down

wide open some vignetting and in the corners not as sharp as in the center

The Nikon AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G is an impressive macro lens which offers genuine 1:1 macro capability

Purchased this lens to take close-up and macro photos. Prior to purchase, I read probably hundreds of reviews of lenses from different manufacturers. This lens seemed to come out on top for positive reviews and low cost. I wasn't disappointed.

A real little gem of a lens. Dirt cheap to buy. Excellent, sharp, punchy pictures. Really surprising for a lens this inexpensive. It is light, compact and could easily be used as your all around standard lens.

-Sharp; Sharp; Sharp; -Inexpensive; -1:1 macro

What weaknesses

Great macro lense. I use it on a Nikon D7000. It performs at a premium level and for the price you can't beat it. This lens also has metal mounting, instead of plastic, so it's very durable when compared to the average kit lens that comes with most DSLR's.

Price and performance

Doesn't have image stabilization

I'd been looking to get a new lens for my Nikon D80. I already had two others, a 28-80 and a 75-300. I wanted something that I could get good close-ups. The AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is what I ended up with and I couldn't be happier. The picture quality is excelent.

Do yourself a favor and find an older AF-D in the 100-200mm range if you want a true macro lens.

Its Nikon glass so it is quality and it will AF on all camera's including the lower end models like the D40; Small, lightweight and portable; Good for someone who want's a normal lens comparable to the 35mm for regular shooting, and may have the need to shoot a quick flower or product like jewelery...

Its focal length is its greatest weakness; No macro hobbyist would ever use anything under 100mm; Lenses like this force you to get really close which: A: Puts you in your own shadow; B: Scares insects away; C: Forces you to use a ring flash or off shoe.