Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens Imported
The Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens provides an exceptional range of applications and high-quality performance. Compact and versatile, this lens is perfect for close-up, copy and general photography. Its Close-Range Correction (CRC) system ensures high resolution from infinity to close-ups down to 7.3", with a 1:1 reproduction ratio.
The 60mm Micro lens features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that ensure superior optical performance. The SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and IF (Internal Focusing) features ensure fast and quiet focusing action, and the nine-blade rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements blend smoothly to produce natural-looking, harmonious backgrounds.
- Silent Wave Motor
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor) enables quiet automatic focusing with quick and convenient switching between autofocus and manual operation.
- Internal Focusing
- IF (Internal Focusing) design for fixed lens length and non-rotating front element allows the use of circular polarizing filters and lens-mounted flash accessories.
- ED Glass
- The ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
- The Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal reflections across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image integrity.
- Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color performance, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare.
- Rounded Diaphragm
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements blend together smoothly for natural-looking backgrounds.
- M/A Focus Mode allows fast, smooth transitions, autofocus to manual operation.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/32 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
39° DX Picture Angle: 26° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.28" (18.49 cm) |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
| Groups/Elements | 9/12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 62 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.8 x 3.5" (7.11 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 15 oz (425 g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 180 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (154)
- Consistent output (105)
- Easily interchangeable (88)
- Durable (76)
- Lightweight (74)
Cons
- Slow focus (11)
- Heavy (10)
- Pricey / poor value (4)
- Poor in low light (3)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (99)
- Low light (29)
- General purpose (26)
- Landscape/scenery (24)
- Wildlife photos (21)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (59), Semi-pro photographer (26), Enthusiast (24), Pro photographer (17), Casual photographer (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (77), Yes (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
A Great Tradition Continues
The 60mm F2.8G is the worthy descendent and successor of the legendary 55mm F2.8 micro. I use this lens for copying old photos, landscape and even people picture. The F2.8 aperture gives me a...Read complete review
The 60mm F2.8G is the worthy descendent and successor of the legendary 55mm F2.8 micro. I use this lens for copying old photos, landscape and even people picture. The F2.8 aperture gives me a bright image in the viewfinder, and the nano coating helps to reduce ghosting and reflection, reducing the hotspot and glare. I consider this lens for good overall usage, in my opinion if you have this lens you shouldn't have to buy the 50mm F1.4, unless you constantly 'must' shoot at that setting. The glass is much flatter which means distortion is virtually non-existence, no exaggeration, just faithful reproduction of what you see through the viewfinder.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Beautiful optics but bad move on the
A macro lens without a manual aperture ring sure disables the ability to use some of the traditional macro gear like bellows. I still cannot believe that Nikon would design a lens targeted at macro...Read complete review
A macro lens without a manual aperture ring sure disables the ability to use some of the traditional macro gear like bellows. I still cannot believe that Nikon would design a lens targeted at macro photography without working in an aperture ring. Still, this lens gets plenty close without further extension... maybe too close for many subjects. I so prefer to have the aperture be from the ring when I'm working in tight situations. But oh well.
But aside from the "G," 60mm is a little wide for bugs, and might yield too much perspective distortion on some objects when you attempt to fill the frame at close range. The 105mm VR and the 3rd party macro offerings up to 150mm by Sigma might be worth considering.
It's not built like a tank... nor is it built like a flower. But with its light weight, it feels like a reasonable construction design and adds little weight.
As far as using it as a portrait lens, well, again the optics are great for it; however, if you're doing really close-in work rather than traditional portraits, well, I'd still prefer my 50mm f/1.2 AIS or the 50 f/1.4 just for the shallow DOF.
The front element is not very much recessed compared to other true macro lenses ... so do be careful around pollen-bearing objects and other things that might soil or damage your glass. If you put a filter on this thing, remove it for macros... and use a high-end filter like a B+W for the rest of the time. Don't spoil the great optics with inferior glass.
Focus is absolutely fast.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Recently purchased it and taking some amazing macro shots.
Haven't yet done any portrait but confident the lens will perform at the same level.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for underwater photography.
The lens is light, sharp with accurate focus even in low light conditions.
It workes with the Kenko 1.4 Tc.
What is not graet ? As usual, Nikon is dreaging the market up - The price is too high !!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens a lot!
It is perfect size for an SLR lens and it gives spectacular results!
AF is fast and accurate!
It is very very sharp wide open!
It has ED element and it is MACRO :)
I sold 50f/1.4G for this lens
It is incredible!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Full frame compatibility
- Sharp
- speed
Cons
- Focal Length a compromise
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I was a long-time Nikon film photographer for decades.
Recently I got serious again and bought my first DSLR, a D5100.
I wanted a macro lens to supplement my 18-55 and 55-200mm DX zooms.
If price were no object I would have bought the 105mm Micro-Nikkor, since the longer the focal length the more working distance you have for close-up photos, but for a little more than 1/2 the price of the 105mm the 60mm works well enough, and for a DX camera, the focal length (equivalent to a 90mm for a 35mm or FX camera) is nice as a prime medium telephoto for portraits and the like.
Things I like are:
1) The speed, much faster than the two variable-focal-length 'zooms' I already had, so more possibilities for creative DOF control.
2) Very sharp lens
3) It's an FX lens so, should I ever get rich and switch to an FX body I can make use of the full sensor size.
The only drawback AFAIK is that it's not as long as the 105mm, but for the price savings I can live with that.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I'm satisfied with my choice. It gives very nice results when taking close ups - nice, sharp details but also like it as a portrait lens.
I found one minus however, sometimes it can't focus, looks like auto focus doesn't see the subject and must set it manually.
But overall it's a good value for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Purchased this lens mainly for double duty portrait and macro work on crop factor bodies such as the D300/ D7000 when traveling. Solid performer... sharp, fast and quiet AF, plus crisp close-ups. No complaints so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Great lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
There are really no flaws in this design. This lens has all the modern Nikkor attributes and deliver consistent, sharp and high contrast results across the frame. Being a "micro" lens, curvature of filed is almost inexistent, allowing for stunning, distortion-free imagery. The lens is well built, weather-sealed and light enough to make an excellent standard lens for general photography. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
This was an amazing price, product, and the shipping and purchasing was amazing and I had a wonderful experience!! I will definitly buy more products from B&H which I got my first information about in my shutterbug magazine!! I am taking classes and I am spreading the word about my amazing purchase, not only the price but the product too!!! Thanks again!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Great for macro photography
Perfect for detail shots
Really sharp
Nice bokeh
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Great macro lens and also practical for other products and portrait use. Perfect crystal clear resolution. You get exactly what you pay for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Produces great, sharp macro images. Autofocus is obviously tuned for macro work, as it has a tendency to hunt a little at medium and long ranges. Also, maximum aperture is f/2.8, but that's when focused to infinity. At minimum focus distance, max aperture is f/4.8. Great build quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I like to shoot macro. I've been using my telephoto, which serves me well, but sometimes you just gotta get a little closer. This lens does the trick.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Good "normal" lens too
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
Does exactly what I wanted. My work includes documenting quality audit findings and this lens is perfect for doing the close ups I need. Super sharp detail.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
its for work!,it has a high quality,its a litle expencive!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharp
Cons
- Focus hunt in low light
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I have owned this lens for a couple of weeks now and I really like it. Pictures are extremely sharp, detailed and have good contrast. I have been using it for still life macro as well as a general medium telephoto on my D300. It's a little bit slow for everyday use and I find that it hunts for focus (goes to infinity and back before locking) in moderate light. Not really a concern for macro/tripod use though. In good light the autofocus is incredibly fast and accurate. I tried both this lens and the 105mm micro-Nikkor at the store and found the 105mm to be too large and the focus was not as quick and as silent compared to the 60mm. As others have noted you have to get really close to your subject at minimum focus, but I have not found it to be any trouble. Used the lens recently to take close-up photos of some camera gear that I am selling. The detail from this lens is amazing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for food photography and for shooting jewelry on a Nikon D90 and D700 and I really like the great IQ and super bokeh. The 105mm VR micro lens from Nikkor achieves a smoother bokeh, but it is too zoomed for me while the 60mm has a wider view for the food. Really like this light, fast macro lens. Can't give you any cons yet, but will let you know soon.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharp
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portrait
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I have had this lens for a couple of weeks now. All in all I think it is a great lens for the money. Very sharp photos. I have taken some flower shots with it with great luck. I primarily use it as a portrait lens with my D5000. Works great there too. All around good lens. Sometimes I think the auto focus isn't as fast as I would like, but that might be the body I am using.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens to do close ups of plants, flowers, and bugs. It is capable of focusing at a very close range, however the closer you get, the less focal depth you get. Just be careful that you're not trying to photograph more than one object. I got many stunning pictures, but whenever there was depth to the subject or say two flowers next to each other, it was not possible to have it all in focus. A handful of times, the auto focus went right past my subject and I had to manually adjust. Despite these complaints, I am pleased with this purchase, and looking forward to using it again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus Lens:
always underwater...
this lens is absolutly great for close ups it IS a macro lens right!
there is no zooming so you have to get closer
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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