Weight
235 g
Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 features f/2.8 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Prime, Macro, Standard (1 other) |
| Lens mount i | Nikon FNikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 |
| Has A Metal Mount i | ✔ (634 others) |
| Weight i | 235 g (2 others) |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 40 mm (16 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 40 mm (13 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 38° (1 other) |
| Minimum angle of view i | 38° (2 others) |
| Magnification i | 1x (42 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 1x (417 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.8 (212 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/2.8 (197 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 7 (245 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/22.0 (346 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/22.0 (469 others) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✔ (642 others) |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.16 m (7 others) |
Benchmarks
| Sharpness result i | 10 P-MPix (23 others) |
| Chromatic aberration i | 7 µm (23 others) |
| Dxomark score i | 18 (19 others) |
| Distortion i | 0.1% (37 others) |
| Transmission i | 3.1 TStop (15 others) |
| Vignetting i | -1.1 (13 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the magnification of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 1x, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 209% above the category average for magnification, ranking #15 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the distortion of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 0.1%, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 76% below the category average for distortion, ranking #192 out of 229 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 0.16 m, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 74% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #754 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 40 mm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 65% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #509 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 1x, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 60% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #360 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 lightweight?
Yes. At 235 g, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 37% below the category average for weight, ranking #294 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the sharpness result of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 10 P-MPix, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 36% below the category average for sharpness result, ranking #134 out of 258 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 40 mm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 36% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #329 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the dxomark score of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 18, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 24% below the category average for dxomark score, ranking #152 out of 257 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the chromatic aberration of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 7 µm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 21% below the category average for chromatic aberration, ranking #138 out of 254 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the aperture blades of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8?
At 7, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 is 16% below the category average for aperture blades, ranking #490 out of 784 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 235 g, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 100%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 leads the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (0.14x) by 86%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.16 m, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 83%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's sharpness result compare to similar camera lensess?
At 10 P-MPix, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (53 P-MPix) by 81%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 40 mm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 80%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's distortion compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.1%, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (0.4%) by 75%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (2.9x) by 66%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's dxomark score compare to similar camera lensess?
At 18, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (46) by 61%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's chromatic aberration compare to similar camera lensess?
At 7 µm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 leads the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (3 µm) by 57%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 40 mm, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 56%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 7, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 36%.
How does the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8's transmission compare to similar camera lensess?
At 3.1 TStop, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F/2.8 leads the Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD (2.1 TStop) by 32%.