Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Lens USA

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This lens is great! I've got 2 of them and use them for product and nature shots when I want to get in close and I'm not worried about the subject moving. Switching from auto focus to manual is a breeze with an easy to feel ring that simply clicks over to change the mode. AF is quite fast and very accurate. Just paired it with my d800 and did find some purple CA on flowers and animals in bright light when the lens was wide open. Very easy to fix in light room and since it didn't affect the workflow for more than 15 seconds and definitely didn't have any detriment to the image, I don't really worry about it. I like the heft as it has a pro feel to it. Definitely a great lens to have. The versatility makes it preferable over a non-macro 50mm. That's just me because I like 1:1. Wish it were less expensive but you get what you pay for with glass most of the time.

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Works much better than I expected.

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I use this lens in my work as a forensic investigtor to take close up shots that document my observations. This lens has a real short working distance which helps in tight places. It works nice with my D90. no exposure issues. I sometimes augment this lense with the R1C1 flash for an absolutly perfect shot.

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I got myself Nikkor 60mm for my Nikon D7000. Brilliant and really sharp image. Focuses well on close object and acts as almost 105mm focal lenght on D7000 body.
Slightly slow focusing for really close object but not a problem for me.

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The photographer that I gave this lens to is very happy with being able to take close-up photos.

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This lens is a tremendous improvement over earlier versions (in my case-1970-1984 +/-) complete unto itself ie no extension tube needed for most closeups. Extraordinarily sharp and without distortion.

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i purchased this for school. its my first purchase and its been great.

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Being in second year uni I wanted to experiment with a new view in my next folio. I am loving this lens. It is easy to use. However on returning to uni to check with tech guy I was disappointed to find that it in fact had been superceded by a new model. However I am still very happy with the quality of my photographs. I am taking wonderful portraits and flowers presently. I am about to do a series of new born babies and am very excited to see the results. I am also enjoying my homemade studio shooting of objects. I am still getting used to the focus range and performance but overall I am happy with this product.

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While it may not have the fancy new look of a DG Nikkor, the pictures that come out of this thing are razor sharp! If you have a Nikon with an internal focus motor like the D90 or D7000, this is a good lens for you.

I picked this up instead of the classic 50mm because I already have a pretty good 2.8 Sigma zoom that I'm happy with that covers the 17-50 range. If you're looking for your first prime, however, you might be better off getting the 35mm 1.8 or the 50mm first. All depends on what you're looking to do.

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I have had a third-party macro lens for several years and it's always been frustrating; it worked super on my D2 but did not interface well with my D3, and the results were always disappointing. My D2 is no more, so I was looking for a new macro, and interested in the new 40mm, but too impatient to wait. This older model was in stock and while the price isn't as low as the 40mm, I have absolutely zero regrets. This lens has given me a whole new appreciation for macro photography. Focussing is so responsive and the images are sharp right out of the camera. The focal length also allows for non-macro use, a very convenient bonus. LOVE this lens!

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I bought this lens out of a strong desire to get into macro photography. Once it arrived, I quickly realized just how much dedication is required in the macro world.

The lens produces beautiful macro shots with amazing detail. The close-ups are sharp and have a very smooth and creamy bokeh that gives great separation between your subject and both the foreground and background. The colors are bright and vivid with good contrast. It also takes nice, sharp portraits since the focal plane is flatter than most other lenses.

One drawback is the 2.8 aperture is not constant. The closer you focus on your subject, the higher the aperture you will need. But this doesn't mean you lose the small depth-of-field (in fact, the depth-of-field grows just enough to put enough of your macro subject in focus while still giving you a nice bokeh). It just means that with the higher aperture you will need a slower shutter speed or higher ISO. You will probably need a tripod and remote for some close macro shots, but that's just how macro works. Also, the lens doesn't come with a hood, but the front glass element is so recessed into the lens that it's not really in danger of being damaged. (In fact, the only time the front element comes close the end of the lens is when it is at maximum focus for extreme close-ups, which is rare and usually never used when transporting or walking around with the camera.)

The auto-focus works nicely, especially for portraits. For macro photos, you'll want to use the lens in manual focus to highlight exactly what you want to show. The focus ring feels solid with a good rubbery grip to easily and precisely adjust your focus.

The more I use this lens, the more I discover how beautiful it is. It produces amazing macro shots and great portraits, too. If you don't already have a fast prime like a 50mm or a 35mm, then I would recommend buying one of those first since they are more verstatile. This is a good specialty lens to add your kit for unique shots. You just need the patience to learn the tricks of macro photography.

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I only had this lens for a few weeks and have some great results. Have even had request for prints of some of the macros that have done. Great lens for the price.

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Mounted on a D-200, I am using this lens to record detailed close-ups of archaeological artifacts.I am using this lens as a macro but it would function very well as a primary or portrait lens. Auto-focus is accurate and sharp but I prefer to use it as a manual focus lens.

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20yrs. old works as well as the day I bought it. Sharp as a tack, built like a tank...and they still make them.

Depth of field is very shallow! may need f22 to shoot a flower properly.

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macro feature is really nice, also a good portrait lens, though I can't figure out how to shoot at 2.8 on my D300 yet.

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Totally my favorite lens!

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Even though I returned this lens because the focal length proved to not be as useful as I expected, I have the highest regard for the excellent IQ of this little lens. After using the Nikon 105 VR and the Tamron 90mm macro, I prefer the color rendering, and usability of this very sharp lens. My hand-held results were far superior to either of the other mentioned lenses. Spot on focus and the compact size and weight are also big pluses for this lens.

I hope I don't regret returning it in favor of the new Sigma 150mm OS.

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Most of my experience with this lens has been FF, and with film cameras as I've owned if for over 12 years.

The lens is built like a tank, with a deeply recessed front element; no external hood is necessary. It has an MF/AF clutch, and the MF feel is great when engaged. For those used to AFS focusing and instant manual override, the clutch may take some adjustment. And since the focusing speed is based upon the motor in the camera body,focusing times may vary from body to body, and wont be nearly as snappy as an AFS lens.

A lot of the reviews say this lens has good bokeh. I would strongly disagree, as I find this lens to have the typical Nikon cross-eyed background bokeh (while not terrible like a mirror lens, at best it's complex and distracting, and not at all smooth like a Leica). Given the relatively short focal length (especially FF), bokeh is important as you can't really isolate the background with a narrow field of view like you can with one of the longer macro/micro lenses available.

I've also found the working distance at 1:1 to be less than I would like; working with anything even the least bit skittish is a bit of a challenge.

These issues aside, I have no complaints about the sharpness of the glass (though the out-of-focus areas are, as mentioned, highly problematic to me). That being said, I would probably chose a 90/2.8 Tamron (for about the same price) over this lens on the basis of better/smoother bokeh, greater working distance, and comparable sharpness.

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A normal lens with a macro focus feature was unheard of years ago. This is a great lens.

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The 60 mm F2.8D macro lens was a lens that I hesitated to purchase, but I am really glad that I did. It is very sharp,built very solidly, it focuses quickly on a D700, and it isn't a large lens, so I don't hesitate to bring it along if it isn't already on the camera, that is.

The lens does a credible job on subjects at a distance, but I really like the macro capability and how the image quality holds up as focus gets closer. I don't find the working distance for 1:1 all that short, and I like the size and the weight of the lens.

The lens has a good focus range (about 180 degrees from infinity focus to 0.2 m) and a solid build. The front element extends a bit (and the aperture closes a bit, up to F5) on close focus, but there is no wobble at all in the barrel. Build quality is very good, and the focus seems very smooth and quite well damped.