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

"The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is the most affordable macro lens for Nikon's range of DX format DSLRs, and as an AF-S model, it'll autofocus on any Nikon body. Yes you read this right: it's even cheaper than any lens capable of 1:1 magnification from Sigma or Tamron.

If you think that doesn't bode well for the performance of this little lens read on: there's a pleasant surprise waiting for you!

Announced in July 2011, the 40/2.8G is the latest addition to an impressive line-up of six macro-lenses from Nikon. It's the shortest of the bunch and one of only two macro lenses from Nikon which is specifically designed for DX format bodies. 
 
 Mounted on a DX body, the 40mm delivers an equivalent focal length of 60mm, making it only slightly longer than a so-called 'normal' lens, and with a maximum aperture of f2.8 it is brighter than most zooms. So it could double up as a standard-prime, albeit not as bright as Nikon's 35/1.8G but with the key benefit of going far beyond the meager 1:6 magnification of that lens. This sounds like a compelling option for owners of DX bodies and in this review you'll find out whether it delivers decent performance despite its low price."