Reddit Reddit reviews Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Close-up Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

We found 14 Reddit comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Close-up Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Close-up Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Compact and lightweight DX-format close-up lens. Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) - 9 elements in 7 groupsMaximum reproduction ratio is 1.0x. Focal length is 40 mmSharp images from infinity to life-size (1x), autofocus to 64 inchesClose-range correction system (CRC). Silent wave motor (SWM)Angle of view is 38 degree 50 feet. Features focus distance indicator 0.53 feet to infinity having minimum focus distance as 0.53 feetLens not zoomable
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14 Reddit comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Close-up Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras:

u/opensourcer · 3 pointsr/photography

I got the 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro for my D5000 a few months ago and it's now my everyday lens. It's a nice walk around lens with macro capability. You can check out digitalrev video review and PM me if you want to see some of my macro shots.

u/SeekingPFHelp · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

I appreciate all the fast responses. I have researched a a bit and decided to go with these.
Macro Lens:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005C50H2Y/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Uv lens:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XNMWCF8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Polarizer lens:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XNMXNV0/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Camera:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Nikon-D3400-DSLR-Camera-Body-Only-black/886214437?iid=172511228968&chn=ps&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fp%25252FNikon-D3400-DSLR-Camera-Body-Only-black%25252F886214437%25253Fiid%25253D172511228968%252526chn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D172511228968%2526targetid%253D313776934696%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9052898%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D833559251%2526adgroupid%253D39417365901%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-313776934696%2526abcId%253D1123856%2526merchantid%253D8567664%2526gclid%253DCjwKCAjwt5DXBRAtEiwAa3vyEijalntN16m4qbG8DRZvYmt-5wBg5dFSSbEBT5f7NBkTr8MSWfoBPhoCNgkQAvD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1514306914752%2526rvr_ts%253D0f7ac2661630aad93b312adbfffe4164

Tripod:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/366230-REG/Nikon_822_Compact_Tripod_with_2_Way.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C92051678402%2C%2C&gclid=CjwKCAjwt5DXBRAtEiwAa3vyEpvng7_mfdC4T8JpbT4Q9RTy9EbGakAcC4xrgV7FQjh9FnJOUU6KvRoCb-AQAvD_BwE


Will this be sufficient for this use? Any recommendation other assessories that would be helpful?

u/iwtwyad · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

I have a D5600 as well. Here are some good lenses:

  • Wide Angle
  • Close-Up/Macro
  • Telephoto

    For filters, you'll want a CPL (Circular Polarizer/Linear) and either a set of ND filters or a variable stop one. Buy filters for your largest size lens and get step-down rings so they will work on your other lenses (rather than buying filters for each size lens you have).
u/rubblebath · 2 pointsr/photography

You could get the body only and get Nikon's 40mm Micro DX lens.

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-Micro-NIKKOR-40mm-2-8G/dp/B005C50H2Y

But as you said, unless you're getting like SUPER close, you may not really need a macro lens. Either way, that 40mm is super sharp at any focal length (I own one) and is a great general purpose lens. I use it occasionally as a walk-around lens.

The cheapest option would be to just add the kit lens to your purchase. I shot this with the 18-55 kit lens that came with the D3300: https://www.instagram.com/p/_2r6YBMSjd/

u/DKord · 2 pointsr/photography

Use a tripod. Your focus depth of field is determined by aperture. At close focus a wide aperture will have an extremely narrow depth of field. To get depth, you'll need to stop down which means less light, which means longer exposures - so get a decent tripod.

You don't need a manual-only lens - a decent automatic can just be put in manual mode like this 40mm Micro - it's automatic, but flip a switch on the lens and you can focus manually.

u/ForeverFun · 2 pointsr/Nikon

What kind of macro photography do you want to do? Generally, the smaller your subject, the longer the macro lens you want to use.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-Micro-NIKKOR-40mm-2-8G/dp/B005C50H2Y

u/Cupcake_Kat · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

It might sound kinda dumb, but I really need these shelfs. I have gotten such cute little items over the last few months, but do t have a cute centralized spot for them that do them justice. Thanks so much!

If price really wasn't an issue though, what I really want is this lens for when I go to Yosemite in a few weeks. I love taking pictures and would love a macro lens instead of my multi purpose one that came with the camera.

u/fai1 · 1 pointr/photography

I've never used one so I can't talk from experience of how good it would be for getting close up, but as it isn't a true macro lens then you would need to either do it via reversing or with extension tubes.

But Nikon do make a 40mm macro lens, it is more expensive but you could use it as both macro and a normal lens.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Micro-NIKKOR-Digital-Cameras/dp/B005C50H2Y/

u/AccursedTheory · 1 pointr/Nikon

The Nikon macros I see suggested the most for wandering about are the Nikon 85mm Micro, and the two Laowa lenses, the 60mm and the 100mm. I don't have personal experience with them, I'm afraid, and they're all above 400 bucks (But that's what the used market is for).

There's a Nikon 40mm, but the working distance to get full 1.0x magnification is pretty short. On the plus side, it can focus to infinity, so it may actually be a good "walking around" lens - You may never get a true macro photo, but you'll be able to shoot from infinity to a few inches away without swapping lenses. Hopefully someone here has some experience with that.

Related: Something to keep in mind is that, generally speaking, the more mms a macro lens has, the further away it can take photos that are actually macro (1:1, or 1.0x). This helps, because if your camera is 1 inch away from your subject, it may be blocking all the light sources, making an image impossible.

u/rogue · 1 pointr/Nikon

The Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro looks nice. For a few euros more you could also purchase a new Nikon 40mm f/2.8G Micro lens. Note that the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro is an old school manual focus lens.

u/_Username-Available · 1 pointr/ButtonAftermath

It's crazy, you can really spend arbitrarily high amounts of money on lenses. I believe there are perfectly good cheap ones anyway, but it takes some research to tell what's good.

I want a macro too. The 40mm 2.8G macro seems to be Nikon's cheapest offering, but it's costlier than I'd like and I already have the 35mm 1.8G. The difference is mainly the focusing distance, the 40 can focus as close as 1.3 inches from the front element compared to ~12 inches on the 35. Being only 40mm (not really 'zoomed in') you really do have to get inches from the subject to get those macro shots, which can in turn block out light and scare bugs. Nikon makes 60, 85, 105, & 200mm macros (giving greater working distances), but for $$$. But, technically speaking the 40mm is capable of some great macro if you can work with it. There's certainly third party options too (Sigma, Tamron...), possibly better deals there, not sure. It's a whole world out there..

I saved $ by buying everything second-hand/used so far, with no issues. But I do that with almost everything I buy, anyway.

I want to take the superest tiniest zoomed-in-est macro shots, so, until I find what can do that without emptying my life savings.

u/ja647 · 1 pointr/Nikon

If you're going to reverse it, the brand won't matter. You would need to make sure the diameter of the lens filter, 52mm for most Nikons, matched the one in the reversing ring.

That being said, the 50 1.8d would be your best value as it could be used in non-macro mode as presumably you don't want all your pictures to be macro.

Look at the Nikkor 40mm af-s. It's a lens designed to be macro. You should be able to get one for your $200 budget.

u/captmkg · 0 pointsr/photography

Hi all.

I'm currently in the market to try and upgrade my current gear for my Nikon D7100, and I would appreciate some feedback / suggestions / general thoughts on my choices.

Thanks in advance!

Current Gear & Amazon Links

Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-40mm-2-8G-Micro-NIKKOR/dp/B005C50H2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239451&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+40mm

Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8G-Digital-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239371&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+35mm

Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Micro-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B002SQKVE4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239387&sr=8-4&keywords=nikon+85mm

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-200mm-4-5-6G-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B000O161X0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239400&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+55-200mm

Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B000ZMCILW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239408&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+18-55mm

Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-10-24mm-3-5-4-5G-Wide-Angle-Digital/dp/B0026FCKC8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411239420&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+10-24mm

Possible Lens:

Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000144I30/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IVNS308RGQQCV

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKUPRF4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I31O79P9M4Q1LY

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VDCT3C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I2N8O785AXS9I0

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000144I2Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I1EPOEZPN5J3EG

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EOSHGQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IANEM6J7PPWIZ

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I1B0R1WZS8SHQD

Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4.0D IF AF Zoom Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005LE74/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=I2WCPU28S06PES

Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TAP096/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1TM9469NHCNQ0&coliid=IQH4TBDDGW9QQ

Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-NIKKOR-Digital-Cameras/dp/B004Y1AYAC/ref=hsx_crw_8490290011_tl_1?pf_rd_p=1725118622&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=8490290011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0R6RD5CPZ4S5DR84N9G1

Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-60mm-2-8G-Micro-Nikkor-Cameras/dp/B0013A1XDY/ref=zg_bs_173565_80

What I'm thinking:

From the potential lens that I could get, I definitely want to invest in the 18-300mm lens.

With that lens added to my current gear, I could then get rid of the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm lens from my gear. Changing my total lens count from six to five.

I want to keep the 10-24mm lens. I don't see the purpose of having the 10.5mm lens, so I must just cut that out.

The lens from the potential list (24-70mm f2.8, 17-55mm f2.8, 24-85mm f2.8) I could remove from my list because if I understand this correctly, this seems more of a choice for people who want that extra step in the f stop.

I'm in a debate about which one of these to chose from to either replace or upgrade the 35mm I have in my bag, and the two I'm looking at are 50mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.8G. I'm just not sure if it is worth the upgrade in terms of a better overall picture or just to stick with the 35mm.

I am a little bit confused about the 85mm that I have and whether to upgrade it with the 60mm or the 105mm. If I understand that macro world of lens correctly, the 60mm would be the ideal choice, correct?

Lastly, I am in debate about keeping the 40mm with my given choices. I'm also not aware of what the 85mm f1.8 could offer, if it will replace a lens or just add another option to my gear bag.

In summation, here is the current gear:

: Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens
: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
: Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens
: Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
: Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
: Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

What I will most likely keep if I go through my possible changes:

  • Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens
  • Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
  • Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens
  • Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
  • Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
  • Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

    My new gear set:

    : Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
    : Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
    : Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens
    : Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens
    : Maybe one of the 50mm or the 85mm f1.8

    Any thoughts would be appreciated on this.


    Thanks again in advance!