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

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    jdeg
    Published on 07-13-2011 08:50 PM
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    Nikon has announced the new 40mm AF-S DX Micro f/2.8G. It's going to be priced around $279.95. Preorders are now being taken at Amazon.


    Specifications:

    Focal length
    40mm
    Maximum aperture
    f/2.8
    Minimum aperture
    f/22
    Lens construction
    9 elements in 7 groups
    Angle of view
    38°50’
    Minimum focus distance
    0.163 m/0.53 ft (from focal plane)
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    1x
    No. of diaphragm blades
    7 (rounded)
    Filter-attachment size
    52 mm
    Diameter x length
    (extension from lens mount)
    Approximately 68.5 x 64.5 mm/2.7 x 2.5 in.
    Weight
    Approximately 235 g/8.3 oz
    Supplied accessories
    52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-61, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0915
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    1. Nikon News
    Comments 2 Comments
    1. PavementPilot's Avatar
      PavementPilot - 07-14-2011, 01:42 AM
      I see B&H has it for pre-sale for $280
    1. Marcel's Avatar
      Marcel - 07-14-2011, 01:48 PM
      I would beware of this lens for insects or other little critter photography. I think that 40mm would just bring me way too close to these for it to perform adequately. I much prefer 105 or even 150mm for macro purposes. OK, you might think that you'll get more DOF with a shorter lens, but you'll have to get so so close that you risk scaring the critter, or, blocking most of the light you desperately need to take the shot.

      Just my 2 cents.
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