Nikon Goes Prime With The Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens

A prime lens ought to be in each shooter’s bag and Nikon just announced a new 40mm DX kit. The f/2.8G lens ought to be ideal as a walk-around lens and weighs just nine ounces. Confident, it lacks zoom, but you’ll reside. The lens attributes a minium focusing distance of just six.four inches and a 1:1 reproduction ratio when utilized with HD video. The lens, getting one of Nikon’s most recent, attributes Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor technology, which will maintain the lens practically silent in the course of operation. Do not want to bother that bumblebee for the duration of its closeup, do ya?

Anticipate to see the the new 40mm subsequent month at an MSRP of $ 279.

Get Closer To Clarity: The New Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Brings Rapidly Macro Ability To DX-Format Shooters

Photos Packed with Stunning Detail and Wonderful Sharpness Have By no means Been So Near

MELVILLE, N.Y. (July 12, 2011) – Nikon Inc. nowadays introduced the new lightweight and versatile AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/two.8G lens to supply Nikon DX-format shooters macro capabilities at an affordable value point. Perfect for intimate details or basic portraiture, the new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens has a minimum focusing distance of just .53 feet (six.four inches) to let users to capture extreme close-up photographs and High Definition (HD) video with a life-size 1:1 reproduction ratio.


“This new NIKKOR lens is an excellent accessory lens for those who are ready to explore a entirely new perspective, regardless of whether it is extreme close-up detail or general nonetheless photos and films with flattering out of concentrate components,” mentioned Lisa Osorio, basic manager of marketing at Nikon Inc. The new Micro NIKKOR lens delivers new and additional versatility to the Nikon DX-format digital SLR method and gives DX-format shooters with compact optics that deliver exceptional color reproduction and stunning sharpness.”

Weighing in at roughly nine ounces, the very compact and lightweight lens is an perfect “next” lens to complement any DX-format shooter’s developing D-SLR kit. The natural focal length (60mm, FX equivalent) and significant f/2.8 aperture are excellent for a wide assortment of applications, no matter whether capturing close-up specifics in flowers and insects or shooting flattering portraiture with a pleasing bokeh.

For quick and whisper quiet autofocus operation, the new Nikon 40mm Micro lens also functions Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor technologies, which makes it possible for photographers to get even closer with out disturbing a subject. For total manage, the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm offers users each manual-priority autofocus (M/A) and manual focus (M) modes to quickly and effortlessly switch focus modes on the fly. To support make sure incredible lens performance at close distances, this new lens employs Nikon’s Close-Range Correction Technique. With this system, the lens elements are configured in a “floating” style wherein each lens group moves independently to assist attain critical concentrate. Furthermore, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coatings are applied to assist minimize cases of lens flare and ghosting. The seven blade diaphragm also aids to generate a a lot more all-natural out of concentrate component.

The versatile and compact nature of the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens combined with its affordability make it a great travel companion for any DX-format D-SLR, including the new Nikon D5100 and common D3100.

Cost and Availability
The versatile AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G will be accessible in August for an estimated selling price* of $ 279.95. For a lot more information, please check out www.nikonusa.com.