I recently purchased the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F/2.8G and found it to be a well manufactured great performer for DX Cameras. No obvious distortion was evident across the focal range and excelent sharpness under maximum camera image zoom.

At its asking price, the image quality that the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G ($279.95) delivers is staggering. It's a macro lens with a slightly longer than standard-angle field of view, life-size magnification at its closest focus distance, and excellent image quality.

Very sharp; 1:1 magnification; Focus limiter switch; Compact; Inexpensive

Lacks stabilization; Not a full-frame lens

The AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G was released in mid-2011 as an affordable macro lens for Nikon's DX format cameras. This is a true macro lens, which supports a maximum reproduction ration of 1:1 and provides a focal length equivalent to 60mm in 35mm format.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8 Lens, an entry level macro from Nikon.

Excellent sharpness; Good build quality; Great value; Light weight and compact

Focusing can be slow

I've been a a photographer for 9 years so far, and I really loved my 50mm I owned. I didn't think any lens would out-do that lens. I was wrong. I bought this micro lens as my first micro lens to just play around with and do some fun macro work away from my business photography.

During my two month journey with the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G DX Micro, I had a number of opportunities to use the lens for different types of photography. I tried it out for macro and landscapes during my trips to Yellowstone and Colorado mountains, shot an engagement along with Lola and took pictures of...

More like an iPhone 13S. The generational upgrades for the iPhone 14 are limited to a few subtle changes. At the same time, however, the base price climbs to 800 USD, while the only true innovation happens inside the iPhone 14 Pro series.

excellent OLED display, dust- and waterproof, fast Wi-Fi, wide range of supported frequencies, great camera, very fast performance, good battery life

display limited to 60 Hz, charging rate limited to 20 watts, no macro lens, wide notch

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

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

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.