Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
True 1:1 life-size magnification at a 163mm minimum focus distance in a lightweight 235g build defines this 40mm f/2.8 macro lens, supported by a near-silent Silent Wave Motor autofocus. Its Super Integrated Coating cuts flare and ghosting, while the 7-blade diaphragm creates smooth bokeh for close-up scenes. This lens suits Nikon DX-format photographers needing an accessible macro tool for nature and product details, though its 30.5/100 portrait score limits broader use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong macro (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| 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 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | prime |
| 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 | 54.5 | 15.7 | 79.2 | 86.4 | 42.6 | 24.4 | 50.6 | 34.2 | 95 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.9 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 0 | 34.2 | 0 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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