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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 53.7 | 82.3 | 90 | 88.3 | 54.3 | 84.6 | 51.1 | 33.3 | 89.2 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.4 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 63.4 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98.1 | 76.9 | 89.2 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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