Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens Imported

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great for indor and avery day use

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

I waited a few weeks before writing this review. One to get familiar with the true macro lens and to work out my kinks. I ordered this Nikon 85mm micro lens after many weeks of researching what I should get. I have used all the various attachments, i.e. magnifiers, extension rings, x times filters and the Raynox M-250 ring. Which is great in a pinch. Not to mention the macro feature of a Tamron 70-300 zoom with macro feature. They all do a really good job and I never thought I would see a big difference in an actual macro lens. As the Pro's say, there's nothing like a real macro 1:1 lens. I'm now a believer.

I struggled with various brands, sizes, etc. Let's remember everyone has their own specific needs and price range. I actually wanted everything, distance, VR, internal focus, light weight, quality and because of the price, I was hoping to get more use out of this one lens, I did. I must say I almost made the wrong choice for me, but I'm glad I kept thinking about it.

After much review and study, the Nikon (Nikkor) 85mm micro lens was the one. It seemed to fit right in the middle of what I wanted, needed and could afford.

The Nikon delivers. I use this on a D7000. I have included a few pics for sampling. I found that very helpful when I was researching the various lenses. Although I not sure what size and quality the samples actual post at. The lens is sharp, fast and very responsive. I realize when shooting macro, a tripod is the way to go, but that is fine when you have a setup shot. A spontaneous moment requires that grab the camera and shoot. That's one of the best features of the Nikon, the VR. The internal focus (so the lens does not get any longer) is also a Great feature. You can be at a very reasonable distance 9-10 inches at 1:1 for a great shot. The Infinity range of the lens takes good shots also, what a nice short telephoto lens. I'm sure going forward I will have more uses for this lens.

I won't go on about the other brands I checked out, and I sure there are good ones out there, but I am very very satisfied with the 85mm Nikkor. I would recommend it to anyone. If I had a Full frame camera, the 105 would have been my choice, but not this time.
By the way, the samples I have included were all taken with the camera hand held.

I hope this review helps other to make a good decision, and to find the lens right for you.
And of course B & H Photo is a great place to shop.

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

I use this for intraoral photographs. I take before and after images of Dental cosmetic cases as well as intraoral photos during surgery. The images must be clear and in focus.

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Use lens for wildflowers and insects. Sharp, light weight and fast auto focus.

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This is my first prime lens, so I've had some fun and difficult times with it. That being said, I've been very impressed with the sharpness I have gotten in both portraiture and macro images. It's also lighter than I was expecting, and it's performing well in lowlight situations. My biggest complaint is that I am not thrilled with the autofocus feature and I am finding myself using it in manual focus more.

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

This lens is very good, I'm happy that I bought it.
The only complaint is not about the lens properly, but the relation between it and the Nikon camera D7000, I think that the focus is, sometimes, difficult to set, if I compare it with it's original lens.
But maybe this is normal, I'm not used to micro lens.

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This is an amazing Macro lens at affordable price.

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I use this lense for both macro/close up photography and everyday photography. It takes great pictures in both situations. It is a good lens for what it is, but doesn't completely replace my desire for the 105mm Micro.

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with this lens i have been able to get closer to my subjects than ever before. Plants Bugs and so much more this 85mm micro lens makes them all beautiful
I only wish i can get closer.

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

After using a Canon T-90 for several years I finally moved to a DSLR Nikon 3100. My concern was that the quality of the macro photos would not be as good as the those from film based equipment. So far I have been extremely pleased with the quality and sharpness of the photos rendered by the 3100 using the 85mm Nikon Micro lens. The pop-up TTL flash provides amazingly accurate exposures at a 1/1 distance even down to f-45. The lens sharpness seems better around f-16, but the depth of field at the smaller aperatures is more forgiving.

My preference for these macro shots is to use the manual focus with the aperature "A" setting on the camera. This allows more control over the depth of field, and assures the most important elements are critically focused. The flash provides the required lighting, and helps minimize subject or camera movement.

The working distance provided by this lens is very comfortable, and is probaly why the on-camera flash works so well on the macro shots.

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

My intended purpose for this lens was to refine my macro skills before jumping into a more expensive lens. The lens' ability to hold a sharp focus combined with the VR function makes this a truly remarkable piece of my growing collection. Photos taken using a tripod outdoors produced a very nice bokeh using the wider apertures. A surprise was the lens' ability to capture stunning candid portraits!

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I added this lens to my new D3100 for macro work. Having used a Canon T90 for years with bellows and macro lenses, I was slow to make the change to a DSLR. The 85mm Micro Nikkor gives excellent working distance and very sharp pictures. I am pleased with the results and am happy I moved to the DSLR.

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I did not realize how much I would enjoy using this lens. I chose the 85mm DX Macro rather than the 40mm DX Macro since I felt that I would be too close to my subject at 40mm. I do not regret my choice, and love this lens. In addition to Macro shots, it works well for Portrait shots. Considering that it costs about one third of its FX counterpart (which is faster and heavier), I view this lens as a great value. It would be nice if it were a bit faster, but F 3.5 is fast enough for most of my needs (certainly for Macro).

Depending on the light, at times it has been helpful for me to switch to Manual Focus when using this lens. The Auto Focus is extremely fast, and works very well for non Macro shots. However, for Maco shots it seems difficult for my Nikon D5100 to get the subject in focus, no matter what non-manual setting I use. A tripod can be helpful for certain shots, but when trying to get a shot of a bug it would be nice if the auto-focus did a better job. It is not easy getting a small moving subject in perfect focus manually! Nevertheless, I do recommend this lens and love working with it!

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I bought the lens for a friend and he is happy with it

Comments about Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens:

I just received this lense about nine days ago to use on my Nikon D3100. Portrait and Macro photos are simply excellent and very sharp with excellent detail and color.The VR and Autofocus functioned flawlessly. You can see and feel the excellent quality built into this lense. I would recommend this lense if you are looking for a nice lense to take quality portraits and macro photos. I might also add that the delivery time and packaging from B&H Photo was top notch. Do not hesitate buying this from this fine company.

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Love love love it! My husband bought my micro lens as a Christmas gift. Great quality, great pictures, easy to use. At a reasonable price. Does all I need it do.

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I was very impressed with how fast I received this lens from B&H especially considering the holidays. The lens worked extremely well especially in low light. I was able to use it right away taking photos of my new grandson. I can't wait until I can use this lens for macro photography during winter storms and on spring blossoms.

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Taking fun photo's. Eveytime I use B&H Photo I get the best product, AAA service at a great price!!

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I've owned 5 Nikons since the late '50s along with an assortment of Nikon lenses. This lens performs exactly like I knew it would. I use it mostly for close up work but it is so versatile it can be used for general photograpy.

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I'm new to the world of macro/micro imaging, but so far its terrific. If you like detail, this 85mm Nikon macro is well worth the money. I have taken all kindes of "still life" subjects,i.e garden hose rolled up for winter storage, the last blooms on their withwering stems, and all kinds of Autumn foliage
Getting used to the fixed focus of 85mm is another challenge however. You are indeed limited, and must therfore move around to capture scenes that are not in the realm of mafnification.
If you can afford it buy it!