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

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 417 reviews of Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability also get good feedback.

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On average, users rate this product 94/100 and experts rate this product 88/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the usability. The price is also appreciated.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G review

Although the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G has obvious limitations when it comes to macro photography, the pros it offers to entry-level and enthusiast photographers outweigh the cons. The lens is sharp, resolving a great deal of detail, while the...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

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

In July 2011 the Nikon company quite unexpectedly presented a new lens - the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 40 mm f/2.8G. It is a macro instrument, with the 1:1 reproduction ratio, designed to cooperate with reflex cameras featuring DX sensor format. It gives...

very good image quality in the frame centre ; good image quality on the edge ; decently corrected chromatic aberration ; practically zero distortion ; splendidly corrected coma ; silent and accurate autofocus

the build quality could have been at least a tad better ; noticeable astigmatism ; slow autofocus ; huge vignetting at the maximum relative aperture ; too weak work against bright light

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Review / Test Report

The Micro-Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G is a very nice addition to Nikon's line-up of dedicated DX lenses. Image sharpness is excellent in the image center wide open already, the borders and corners show very good resolution, too, when slightly stopped...

Sep, 2011

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Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm Lens Review

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8 Lens, an entry level macro from Nikon.

Excellent sharpness; Good build quality; Great value; Light weight and compact

Focusing can be slow

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

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

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8 Lens Review

This 40mm macro optic from Nikon costs around £250 and provides a compact and lightweight alternative introduction to macro photography with a Nikon DX format digital SLR. It features a silent focusing motor and life size magnification at its closest...

Excellent sharpness; Good build quality; Great value; Light weight and compact

Focusing can be slow

What is there not to like about this 40mm macro optic from Nikon? It's lightweight, compact and delivers images with excellent sharpness and contrast with low distortion, falloff and chromatic aberrations.

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

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

At its asking price, the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G ED is one of the great value lenses for APS-C Nikon shooters.

Very sharp. 1:1 magnification. Focus limiter switch. Compact. Inexpensive.

Lacks stabilization. Not a full-frame lens.

I was very impressed with the images that the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G delivered, especially when its price point is taken into account. When you add in the fact that it's well-built, but light, and compatible with Nikon's established...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

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

Is the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

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

The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8 is a sharp, compact and lightweight lens that is optimised for macro work. Delivering great resolution, good contrast and superior bokeh, all with very little distortion and chromatic aberration, the Nikon 40mm...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : PhotographyBLOG (photographyblog.com)