It gives me a good walkaround lens view and it doubles as a good macro

A great lens for macro as well as general photography.

I love this lens, If you want a cheep, yet great macro, check this one out.

But takes really decent Macro shots

I just got start in photography and really enjoy shooting macro.

I hate it as I have taken some awesome macro shots with this lens

Takes great macros with amazing detail.

Works well to get some decent macro shots.

I have shot great macros, portraits, street scenes, long exposures, and landscapes with this lens

I bought this lens as my general purpose replacement for the stock lens as well as my macro, when the stock lens got damaged.

(I thought I was going to have to spend $600+ for a decent macro

I own both because I like shooting indoors in low lighting & I also love macro.

Lens is lightweight enough that you can get away with handheld shots- 40mm focal length (60mm on full-frame) makes it good for product photography of larger objects- has focus limiter switch to disable macro and speed up autofocus- great manual focus feelHere are the cons

As a prime lens I'm happy with it, as a macro it gets the job done

A decent Nikon lens, again a good starter Macro.

I have owned both, used them extensively and can safely conclude that the 40mm micro/macro is the better all-around lens

I have it mounted on a Nikon D7000 and have produced some stunning macro shots

what i really love about this lens is the macro when i have to do a close

Sweeping landscapes, detail-rich macros, crisp portraits

it's great for larger objects like flowers or product shots, as well as it's general prime use, and much easier to carry than a 105.

I was excited when I ordered this and felt I couldn't wait for it to come in, and much to my surprise when I placed my order on Amazon, the vendor just happened to be offering free next day shipping, I ordered the lens late morning Friday and it came before noon Saturday, (yes, not only free next day shipping but free Saturday delivery as well) just as they promised, and in well padded packaging