Another new DX prime from NIkon

http://www.dpreview.co​m …071115nikkor40m​mmacro.asp

"Nikon has announced an inexpensive macro lens aimed at entry-level DSLR users. The AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G offers true 1:1 macro in a compact, lightweight package..... MSRP $279.95."

I don't know if a 40mm macro makes a ton of sense for most of us, but I applaud Nikon for continuing to release affordable primes with good build and modern AF motors. It's a shame Canon doesn't want to do the same.

Well before I used Nikon because they have a really affordable primes but when I tested the other brand I used to loving it than Nikon.. But anyways, thanks for the info..

tkbslc wrote in post #12743190
I don't know if a 40mm macro makes a ton of sense for most of us, but I applaud Nikon for continuing to release affordable primes with good build and modern AF motors. It's a shame Canon doesn't want to do the same.

+1

Actually its equal to a FF 60mm, So its really not unheard of, also its $280! So at that price it makes an excellent introductory to the world of macro photography while also being a decently fast portrait lens

What the hell Canon, Nikon has released 2 affordable lenses so far this year, Both primes, Both really cool lenses, You've given us a rehashed 55-250...3 letters for you, WTF?

I might be considering my loyalties after the end of the year if Canon continues the trend of niche and rediculously expensive lenses they've been on lately...

KenjiS wrote in post #12743769
So at that price it makes an excellent introductory to the world of macro photography while also being a decently fast portrait lens

Could say the same about the identically priced 50mm compact macro. Which has been available for years...

Spacemunkie wrote in post #12743942
Could say the same about the identically priced 50mm compact macro. Which has been available for years...

Which doesnt go to 1:1 without an adapter... nor does it have USM

Also it doesnt come with a hood or a case, the Nikkor does...

KenjiS wrote in post #12744880
Which doesnt go to 1:1 without an adapter... nor does it have USM

Also it doesnt come with a hood or a case, the Nikkor does...

Exactly. My first macro lens was the 50/2.5, but that motor is slow and LOUD...and it only does 1:2.

Definitely loud, but I found it fairly fast focusing, especially for a non-USM and macro lens.

AngryCorgi wrote in post #12744899
Exactly. My first macro lens was the 50/2.5, but that motor is slow and LOUD...and it only does 1:2.

thebac wrote in post #12745632
Definitely loud, but I found it fairly fast focusing, especially for a non-USM and macro lens.

Well, it was on par for a non-USM macro lens AF motor, but that's the whole point...this one is USM.

This one is AF-S, does not mean it is a silent wave motor, and for the price it will be micro motor

RobDickinson wrote in post #12760680
This one is AF-S, does not mean it is a silent wave motor, and for the price it will be micro motor

Uhm..

AF-S means silent wave motor, Nikon doesnt do Micromotors in their lenses..

or they have incredibly silent micro motors

KenjiS wrote in post #12762435
Uhm..

AF-S means silent wave motor, Nikon doesnt do Micromotors in their lenses..

or they have incredibly silent micro motors

Are you sure about that?

A nikon expert friend is pretty sure they do use micromotors and af-s does not designate silent wave.

tkbslc wrote in post #12762837
Are you sure about that?

I'm very sure...

Also from the 18-55 VR page, the 18-55 VR being one of the cheapest lenses they offer:

http://www.nikonusa.co​m …mm-f%252F3.5-5.6G-VR.html

Right side, Second from bottom

AF-S means SWM, Period, Their micromotor driven lenses have an AF-I designation and have not been made in a long time, they were only used in the very very big telephotos because Nikon's in-body motor simply couldnt drive a 500mm f/4 lens' focus group effectively compared to the Canon competition, the AF-I lenses are considered utter crap however last I checked because they're not terribly fast focusing either and they didnt last long on the market...

Perhaps what your friend means is a silent-wave micromotor, Similar to Canon's Micro-USM thats used in the 50mm f/1.4 and that..Its still a type of SWM however

RobDickinson wrote in post #12764532
A nikon expert friend is pretty sure they do use micromotors and af-s does not designate silent wave.

Also, From Nikon's site, in case i needed even more proof of this:

So yes, AF-S = Silent Wave Autofocus and your "Nikon Expert" friend is wrong

Canon has used USM in all kinds of lenses, too, regardless of whether it is ring-type or not. Sigma uses HSM all the time when it is micro-HSM.

"quiet and fast" is marketing talk and that is no proof that a ring type motor is being used. Do you have full time manual on the 18-55 VR?

Yeah canon have USM and USM ...