Nikon AF-S 40mm f/2.8G DX Micro

[Mozziephotography]

My partner is finding the Nikon 105mm macro lens a bit on the heavy side for close ups. How does the 40mm compare in terms of quality?

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

My partner is finding the Nikon 105mm macro lens a bit on the heavy side for close ups. How does the 40mm compare in terms of quality?

With the 40mm you need to get a lot closer. Not used one, but I'd expect the quality to be good.

 

[Cagey75]

You will have to get in a lot closer, but it's a solid little lens, that would also make for a nice portrait lens on side. There isn't really any 'bad' macro lenses, they are always sharp and optically sound all around. They're just a bit slow for other types of shooting.

 

[Mozziephotography]

Thanks for that. It's just that the 105mm is so heavy when trying hand held shots of flowers or butterflies and the like.

 

[PaulButler]

Take a look at the Nikon 60mm macro, lovely lens and nice and light yet well made. If she has a camera with built in af motor then the older AFD model is cheaper and every bit as good. If it is a DX camera (and I'm guessing it is as the 40mm is DX only) then Tamron do an excellent 60mm f2 lens.

 

[acs]

The 105 is comparatively heavy... might one of the other options work?

Nikon 40: 235g
Nikon 85: 355g

Tamron 90: 400g

Nikon 60: 425g
Nikon 105: 720g

Olympus u43 60mm: 185g

 

[Selsdon_PJS]

My wife uses the 40mm micro/macro and loves it, I would thoroughly recommend it for weight and results.