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

Nikon's DX Lens with FX aspirations
- By Julia Silber on February 1, 2012
In both capability and cost, this close-up lens is a gift to DX-format (APS-C-sensor) Nikon shooters. A full-frame equivalent of 60mm, it delivers a lot for its meager $280 street price: 1:1 macro shooting, a fast f/2.8 aperture, metal lensmount, and great optics. The closest Nikkor with 1:1 subject magnification, the full-frame 60mm f/2.8, costs nearly twice as much.
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Lens Test: Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G DX ED VR AS-S

Nikon's newest DX-offering is quite compact considering its incredible reach.
- By Julia Silber on May 3, 2011
Nikon's longest zoom for cameras with APS-C-size sensors (DX format), this 5.5X 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G VR ($360, street) scales up to the full-frame equivalent of 82.5–450mm. It offers two elements of ED glass, a high-refractive-index glass element (a DX first), Vibration Reduction II, the quiet SWM focusing motor, and tripod-detection mode. Adding reach to the two 55–200mm DX Nikkors, it promises new capabilities for wildlife, sports, travel, and people shots.
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