Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F/2.8G Macro Lens in Black

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G, a normal Micro lens for Nikon DX-format digital-SLR cameras offering a focal length of 40mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. As a normal Micro lens that easily enables close-up shooting as close as 0.163 m for life-size images exhibiting pleasing blur characteristics, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G is a new model in the DX-format lens lineup. It is a compact and lightweight lens available at a very reasonable price for those new to digital-SLR cameras and those currently looking to add to a lens purchased as a set with a Nikon digital-SLR camera. In addition to a built-in Silent Wave Motor(SWM) that enables the quiet autofocus operation vital to close-up photography of insects and animals, the AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G also offers a number of convenient features, including two focus modes - M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual).