Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

$277
40 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
48.5°
40mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
32.9°
61mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Wide aperture
	f/2.8

Cons

The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Poor zoom range
	1x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	40 mm
	Max focal length	40 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	281 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	32.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	32.9°
	Wide vertical	22.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	22.1°
	Wide diagonal	38.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	38.9°

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Mpiechowicz

(10:02 AM, June 27, 2012)

Trying to decide between this and Tamron SP90 - any advice?

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Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs other Nikon DX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro lens?

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