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 (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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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 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 17-70mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 13-33mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 544 | 260 | 350 | 132 | 320 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | standard-zoom | 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 | 53.7 | 82.3 | 90 | 88.3 | 54.3 | 84.6 | 51 | 33.3 | 89.3 | 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 | 63.3 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.7 | 82.3 | 88.7 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.6 | 80.4 | 68.4 | 29 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
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