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Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - mst - 01-22-2013
Currently the most affordable AF macro lens for Nikon 1 (not taking the FT-1 adapter into account, however):
http://www.opticallimits.com/nikon1/771-afs4028gv1
-- Markus
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Antonio Tanzillo - 06-08-2015
I just bought it, looks very good indeed, I still have to find out what is the best subject to shoot.... I small can I go with this lens.... any suggestions?
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - JJ_SO - 06-08-2015
You buy a lens and after that then think about what you can shoot with? Interesting concept. Maybe I should try that too
oops, I already did. Couple of times, because the fun part is to discover what else the lens can do.Seriously, you can go down to 1:1 - but you can shoot anything bigger as well, because it really is amazingly sharp given it's price and plasticky appearance.
Two suggestions: You can go with it into very narrow spaces no other macro lens could go in - models of landscapes, buildings, miniature railways, model cars, try that.
You can also go very close and still get a pretty huge depth of field - impossible for longer focal lengths.
And you can use it as a normal lens and walk around. Try it for an afternoon and just go as close as you like. Take a torch with you - even in daylight. If your camera has a tilt/swivel display (like D5100, 5200, 5300) use it for bug perspectives.
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Antonio Tanzillo - 06-09-2015
I started to do some experiments and I have to say that it is an excellent lens, up to now I just used the lens which came along with the camera, but with this one the definition is beautiful to me. I dont thing I can shoot small insects but for portraits and flowers I'm convinced I can do grat pictures...... to be continued...
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Tord555 - 07-05-2015
I love that lens, and use it just as often with my Nikon 1 cameras, as with my D600. I know it is officially a DX lens, but at least DxO Optics Pro corrects its optical flaws excellently, like the vignetting! Note that I use it in FX mode, not DX!
Small, cheap and sharp! If only all lenses were like that!
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Brightcolours - 07-05-2015
Quote:I love that lens, and use it just as often with my Nikon 1 cameras, as with my D600. I know it is officially a DX lens, but at least DxO Optics Pro corrects its optical flaws excellently, like the vignetting! Note that I use it in FX mode, not DX!Yeah, I read somewhere else that this lens works pretty nicely on full frame! Very nice little lens indeed.
Small, cheap and sharp! If only all lenses were like that!
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Tord555 - 07-05-2015
Quote:Yeah, I read somewhere else that this lens works pretty nicely on full frame! Very nice little lens indeed.I had planned to buy the Voigtlander 40/2.8, but Micro-Nikkor 40/2.8 works just as well!
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Brightcolours - 07-06-2015
Quote:I had planned to buy the Voigtlander 40/2.8, but Micro-Nikkor 40/2.8 works just as well!Voigtlander 40mm f2
Next PZ lens test report: Micro Nikkor AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8 G - Tord555 - 07-06-2015
Quote:Voigtlander 40mm f2Oops! Even better B) !