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Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures quiet autofocus so you can shoot up close without disturbing your subject. The fast maximum aperture lets you single out subjects for images with a pleasantly blurred background and contributes towards sharp shots in low-light.
Built to capture fine detail, this wonderfully easy-to-handle lens delivers stunning close-ups as well as great general shots and portraits.
40 mm DX-format macro lens (FX-format/35mm equivalent:60mm).
Large maximum aperture of f/2.8.
1:1 reproduction ratio offers life-like close-ups.
Closest focusing distance: 0.163 m.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for accurate, whisper-quiet autofocus.
Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus), allows quick switching between Autofocus and Manual focus operation, and M (manual focus).
Hood and soft lens case included
| Focal length | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Picture angle | 38°50’ |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.163 m/0.53 ft. (From focal plane) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size | 52mm |
| 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 |
- For use: with Nikon
