The Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro is a very nice “all-around” prime lens. Key features include:
Great for full-length portraits and architecture photography
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Doubles as a true 1:1 macro lens
Compact, lightweight build
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Personally, I find short focal-length macro lenses difficult to work with because you have to get so close to the subject. But at this price, with the superb image quality this lens has, it’s reall...
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“DX” refers to lenses designed for cameras with a crop sensor format and is an abbreviation for “digital short back.”
“Micro” is Nikon’s term for a lens designed specifically for macro photography.
Angle of View | 38.5 degrees (DX) |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 2.7" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 40.0-40.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus, Manual Focus, Autofocus, and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave Motor, AF-MF switch, Floating element |
Angle of View | 38.5 degrees (DX) |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 2.7" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 40.0-40.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus, Manual Focus, Autofocus, and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave Motor, AF-MF switch, Floating element |