Used Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Lens
- 40mm
- Macro
- Nikon F Mount
£149 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent, works as per spec, very clean lens
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
- In the box
- Caps, Hood
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The details
At a glance: Affordable DX macro prime with true 1:1 life-size magnification and Silent Wave Motor autofocus.
About this lens
Launched in 2011, the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is a compact, affordable macro prime for Nikon F-mount DX (APS-C) DSLRs. Its standout is true 1:1 life-size magnification, letting you shoot small subjects at full life size while also doubling as a light, versatile standard prime.
Build & handling
| Maximum magnification | 1:1 (life-size) |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 0.163m |
| Angle of view | approx 38.8 degrees (DX) |
| Filter thread | 52mm |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Weight | 235g |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount DX (APS-C) DSLRs (native format)
- Nikon FX/full-frame DSLRs in DX-crop mode
- Nikon Z mirrorless bodies via the FTZ mount adapter
Best for
This is a close-up and macro lens aimed at photographers who want to shoot small subjects at full life size on a DX (APS-C) Nikon DSLR, from flowers and insects to product and hobby detail shots. On a DX body its 40mm focal length gives an angle of view roughly equivalent to a 60mm standard lens, so it also works well as a compact everyday and portrait prime. Bear in mind that at 1:1 the working distance between the front of the lens and the subject is very short, which can make lighting live subjects tricky. It can also be used on Nikon Z mirrorless bodies via the FTZ mount adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a true 1:1 macro lens?
Yes, it reaches 1:1 (life-size) reproduction, so a subject is projected onto the sensor at its actual size.
What is the working distance at maximum magnification?
Very short. The minimum focus distance is about 0.163m measured from the sensor plane, leaving only a small gap between the front of the lens and the subject at 1:1, which can make lighting live subjects awkward.
Can I use it on a full-frame or Z-mount camera?
It is a DX lens, so on an FX body it works in DX-crop mode, and it can be mounted on Nikon Z bodies via the FTZ adapter.
Does it focus quietly?
Yes, it uses a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet autofocus, with M/A and M focus modes.
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