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Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G vs Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G

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NikonAF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8GNikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2011March 2009
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length40 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensYes–
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsEight elements in six groups
Special elements–One aspherical element
Coatings–Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum aperture at infinity; Nikon notes the effective aperture becomes smaller at close focus, with camera exposure and displayed aperture automatically compensatedf/1.8–22; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World confirms aperture control by a mechanical lever in the host camera
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 38°50′; angle of view equivalent to 60 mm on FXDX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens designed for DXNikon F mount with a DX/APS-C image circle. Full-frame cameras require a DX crop; full-frame capture produces heavy corner shading according to Photography Blog
Image circle detail–Physical 35 mm focal length; standard angle of view on DX cameras, approximately equivalent to 52.5 mm on full-frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.163 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification1×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailUltrasonic motor with manual focusing available; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual overrideSilent Wave Motor with manual override in M/A mode; works on Nikon DX DSLRs without an in-body focus motor
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.163 m from the focal plane at life-size reproduction. Digital Camera World reports a 3.5 cm working distance from the lens front at maximum magnification; the barrel extends when focusing closerMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotate
Magnification detailMaximum 1× life-size reproductionMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lens
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo lens optical VR
Design
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter68.5 mm70 mm
Length64.5 mm52.5 mm
Weight235 g200 g
ControlsFocus ring and distance window; focus limiter selects the full infinity–0.163 m range or infinity–0.2 mManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews note
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters; ePHOTOzine reports the thread does not rotate during focusing52 mm screw-in filters
Weather resistanceePHOTOzine identifies a mount gasket but explicitly notes no weather-resistance claim; no general rating is assigned–
Dimensions detailApproximately 68.5 mm maximum diameter × 64.5 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm length
Weight detail–Approximately 200 g
Lens hood–HB-46 included
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-61 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouchLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouch
Release detailNikon Japan records 25 August 2011 availabilityNikon USA's February 2009 announcement states March availability; earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. This is the DX lens, distinct from the later full-frame 35mm f/1.8G ED; Digital Camera World's Full-frame Yes table cell contradicts its own DX description and the maker, and is not copied

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