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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 255 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Macro Lens's exceptional image quality, macro capabilities, and ease of use, producing sharp and clear close-up photos. Many appreciate its affordability and versatility for various photography types, including portraits. While some users experienced minor focusing challenges, the overall positive feedback highlights its strengths in capturing detailed images.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens for a beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very affordable lens and great for a beginner, daughter loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    the product is probably good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    needed more lenses for my camera, variety is the spice of life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is the best for beginner to macro photography.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Out gives decent pictures but not the crisp clarity expected with a macro

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Starter lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked out this macro because of the price- if I had to do it again I would pay more for a better lens. It’s fine, but not great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s well built for the money but it takes a steady hand to get s good picture with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Meh.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It performs the same as a standard zoom lens, you just don't need to, y'know, zoom in.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Hood is broken

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got the hood broken. May be it got broken during shifting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Macro

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for macro shots!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Im just starting out as a photographer and looking to get better. Im learning to take different shots and one type im interested in is macro. This lens is great for getting some real up close shots. Things stay in focus, really nice bokeh, well detailed shots, and i plan on using this lens alot more often. Great lens for a nikon d3100!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Macro

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    perfect as micro lens for Nikon camera, comes with protector case,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a macro lens, I'm able to get within 6 inchs of my subject and still focus. An added bonus was the ability to take great shots without a flash in low light situations. A little more than I wanted to spend when I went in looking, but, the salesperson I was working with said this was the better lens and I would be happier. She was right.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have loved the photographs I have taken with this lens on my D5100. The lens is easy to use. As a newcomer to DSLR photography, I couldn't be happier with the results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great pic quality but terrible focal length...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I ended up buying this lens but returning it after a few weeks. Anybody who works with macro photography will tell you that anything less than 85mm isn't recommended for macro photography. This 40mm lens blocks most of the natural light you need while taking pictures because you need to be ONE INCH away from your subject to really use it at its potential. While it takes amazing pics, the fact that you're too close to your subject and blocks out yoru light, as well as the body-flash and external flashes. I'd recommend the 85mm or the 105mm (for sure)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Macro Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great macro lense. I use it on a Nikon D7000. It performs at a premium level and for the price you can't beat it. This lens also has metal mounting, instead of plastic, so it's very durable when compared to the average kit lens that comes with most DSLR's.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome close up pictures

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    we got this lens as we need to take close up pictures which show clear detail. the pictures come out nicely!

    I would recommend this to a friend