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

A tiny, cheap 1:1 macro for DX bodies (60mm equivalent), 235g — an easy way into close-up photography, though the short focal length means working very close.

Starting from
£299 new
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Core
Released
2011
Focal Length
40mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
68.5mm diameter × 64.5mm length
Weight
235g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
1x
Min. Focus Distance
0.163m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.5
Street
6.7
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
4.3
Filmmaking
4.0
Documentary
3.9
Landscape
4.6
Casual
5.5
Food
6.5
Macro
6.6
Architecture
4.2
Underwater
6.6
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.7 Strong on portability, value for money and distance scale.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎥
Documentary 3.9 Held back by video handling and focal length.
🎬
Filmmaking 4.0 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
🏛️
Architecture 4.2 Held back by focal length and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G