New: Nikon 40mm f/2.8 Micro (macro)

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[estrm]

i have macro 60mm f2, by Tamron.

i think it is only lens that is f2, isn;t it 

[Dombowerphoto]

@estrm there is a NIKON 35mm f2 a 200mm f2 in Canon and NIKON. Canon also has a 135 f2 & 100 f2

[TIRanald]

Hi Dom! I was strongly considering this lens on Jared Polin's recommendation. What I want it for is something between the 35 1.8 and the 50 1.8, for a standard fast lens. I think it will be great for portraits and street photography (the 50 is just a bit too long), and the macro abilities will be great because I love shooting photos of small models, flowers, and I am soon going to be trying food photography. If you disagree and can suggest a bit option for this, please let me know! Thanks Dom.

[Dombowerphoto]

@TIRanald do u have the 35 and 50? If so, I say don't bother, just use the 35 for street. The 50 for portrait and get a 100mm macro. The focal lengths ate too similar for those other lenses. Unless ur gona sell them?

[NeoKobalt]

Interesting. I've been wanting to get a real macro lens for a while now, as I am starting to tire with my cheapy extension tubes on my 50 1.8.

I have a question for you Dom if you don't mind. I know with longer focal lengths comes greater depth of fields at the same apertures for general photography. But when it comes to macro photography (true 1:1), does that still hold true? Would a 105 shot at 5.6, focused to 1:1 have a greater depth of field than say this 40 shot at 5.6, 1:1 aswell? Thanks.

[Dombowerphoto]

@NeoKobalt it would have a much shallower depth of field. just like with any lens, a 200mm has a very shallow depth of field compared to a 11mm when shooting the same object from the same distance

[unluckylion]

that you need to get very close to you subject is a good point = ) I agree for bugs it might be a problem ^^

[jeostin1989]

To each his own yo

[QuadTap]

would this be a good lens to use for my kids inside in lowish light? or would the 35 1.8 or the 50 1.8 be better... i do like to shoot macros also (it's fun) Thanks!.... oh i'll be using a D3100 that does pretty good with higher ISO... also just shooting JPEG for facebook mostly.

[KGaspiii]

I am considering this lens because its cheap and i wanted a good all-round lens to take some macros and some street photography with.. Since I don't have either the 35mm or the 50mm I think this would be a perfect choice for me.. I am certain I'd be happier with the 85mm macro and 35mm for street photography but Im on a tight budget..

Please let me know if my reasoning is good or not..

[JC040696]

I haven't purchased this lens and don't I will anytime soon. Anyway, I'm just assuming it's probably gonna be for 'casual macro' or for those situations where you don't actually need the 1:1. And maybe for general photography since it's not that far away from 35mm on DX.

[trw1996]

I'm seriously considering this for purchase, BECAUSE. I am on a tight budget of $350 and under, and I've been looking for a macro lens. I've been using the 18-55 nikkor lens with a macro filter for macro shots, which is terrible. And with that you have to be about an inch away, with this lens it says it's closest focusing distance is 6.4 inches which is a huge upgrade for me. I do wish I could buy a slightly more expensive lens like the 60mm macro but I think this might have to do for now.

[photoboy2005]

i would go with the 60mm or the 105mm if your going for your first macro... i think im going to get one because I need something wider than the 60 sometimes.

[akumodd]

It's not whichever term we want to use, just use the right terms...

[mpsje]

Looks like this is going to be £250 in the UK, which is alot more than the 35 and 50, at this price is it a bit disapointing?