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

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is a compact 1:1 macro lens designed for Nikon DX (APS-C) DSLR cameras. With a 40mm focal length (60mm equivalent) and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it delivers sharp close-up detail as well as excellent performance for portraits, street photography, and everyday shooting.

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is a lightweight and versatile macro lens designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras. Offering true 1:1 life-size magnification, it allows photographers to capture extreme close-up detail of small subjects such as insects, textures, flowers, food, and product photography with exceptional sharpness and clarity.

With a 40mm focal length (equivalent to 60mm in full-frame terms) and a bright f/2.8 aperture, the lens also performs well beyond macro work. It is suitable for portraiture, street photography, reportage, and general everyday use, making it a flexible “walk-around” prime lens.

The optical design consists of 9 elements in 7 groups, optimized to deliver high sharpness and contrast while minimizing distortion. Its close focusing distance of approximately 0.16m allows subjects to be captured at extremely short working distances, making it ideal for detailed compositions.

The lens features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), ensuring fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance. It also includes full-time manual focus override for precise fine-tuning when working at close distances.

Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, the lens is a popular choice for photographers who want macro capability without the bulk of professional macro systems.

Key Features

• True 1:1 macro magnification
• Compact DX-format macro prime lens
• 40mm focal length (60mm equivalent on FX)
• Bright f/2.8 aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field
• Silent Wave Motor for quiet autofocus
• Excellent for macro, portraits, and everyday photography
• Lightweight and portable design
• High sharpness and contrast