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Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor

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Overall

...s , longer lenses tend to be better because you have more sorking distance . For static objects , the 60mm Micro-Nikkor is fine . I have a 60mm micro-... Macro Lenses !

...d has tested sharper than many Nikkors . Currently , I have an AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm 2.8 and it is very very sharp . Bottom line , I do n't think you c... Lens dilema ... .

...edly a great lens , but it 's f/2.8 , whereas both ZF are f/2 and razor sharp from wide open . I own the ZF100 (use it on a 5D ) and it is like no oth... 100 % corners and CA shots of Zeiss 18

...the best all around lenses to own as it will shoot at full 1:1 macro without extending the front element , and will act as a perfect 90mm equivalent p... Need in Macro! ! ! !

...th is important for insects in particular , as short macros ( there is a 60mm Nikon macro for example ) are likely to scare off more skittish critters... Re : ? ?1000 approx to spend on dslr + lens


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Professional

...ad(72mm) ,the condition is very good , solid & pro look , it is suitable for all brands of lens which has 60mm filter size , this hood can be used for... poet WTS : Others - 60mm lens hood


...love nature so 60mm is a good choice for close ups of flowers etc . 85mm is more of a portrait lens . 60mm lets you get really close to your subject ,... Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - Which Second Lens


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Low Light

...edly a great lens , but it 's f/2.8 , whereas both ZF are f/2 and razor sharp from wide open . I own the ZF100 (use it on a 5D ) and it is like no oth... 100 % corners and CA shots of Zeiss 18


...cro doesnt have the same build quality as the nikkor 60mm but so far i think it performs better optically and also useful for portraits . it also came... sigma/tamron lenses ?

the 60mm nikkor is quite nice for macros and portraits . check the nikkor group page for sample photos . Macro lens

...important in macro , either it is full or fill flash , both give different result . btw , 60mm is good for still life . For insect , 90mm and longer i... Re : Shutter Speed Guideline when shooting macro

...acro and the Tamron 90 . The pros and cons are as follows :Nikon 60mm - good portrait lens , but 60mm is too short for many macro shots as the lens sh... Re : Half decent macro lens for nikon d40 rec` s


...rking distance .. . too short e.g . 60mm - easier to compose for flower , but not enough reach for insects too long , e.g . 200mm - vice versa , diffi... Re : Macro Lenses ? ? ?

...or macro as a test and found it difficult to use compared to the 60mm , and macro is difficult enough anyway .   With ringson a 70-300 , I doubt you a... Lens choice for a B80

...h and the above is how I 'd personally decide which would be a better fit for me , and I did because I wanted a macro lens that was good for skittish ... Re : Sigma 150mm macro or 105 VR

I have the 60mm f/2.8 , which is also quite a nice macro lens . does n't have the fancy VR , but it 's quite nice . Macro lens question

...thank you for your input . nikkon 60mm is very good macro lens too . it has  many recommendations from other users . And I saw some nice photos on the... Which non-nikkon lens is good for Nikon DSLR


...love nature so 60mm is a good choice for close ups of flowers etc . 85mm is more of a portrait lens . 60mm lets you get really close to your subject ,... Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - Which Second Lens


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Expert opinions on product features


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Viewfinder

...pensive zoom eye pieces are generally not very good . 22x wide angle to 30x wide angle is a nice eyepiece for any of the 60mm scopes in the range belo... What to look for in a spotting scope ?


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Price 410.0 to 920.8 dollar

...e 60mm off of Craig 's List used for a great price -- it was my first macro . The 105mm was a Christmas gift after I decided I wanted the longer focal... Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Macro

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful : The Best $ 360 I Ever Spent On Photography , June 18 , 2008 ... 60mm The Best $ 360 I Ever Spent On Photography

...ro and yet wanna take it close and big . Good for still life too .....If your fren selling you good price than buy .....no regrets . Dun need to buy a... Nikkor 60mm macro - what 's the strength ?

...ore depending on where you buy it . The Nikkor 60mm f2.8 is in your price range and is supposed to be great . The only drawback is that you have to be... Any good Macro lens ?

A friend of mine plans to let go his 60mm macro lens at a very reasonable price . I am thinking if i should get it from him . Nikkor 60mm macro - what 's the strength ?


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Special Acronyms AF


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Image Quality

...nd the focussing fast . And it 's a juice eater and behaves like a prima donna .... Image quality is nice but you have to live up with its temperament... Re : What is your favorite lens and WHY ?

It 's razor sharp . Image quality is outstanding . You 'll see detail on your slides or prints that you could never see with the naked eye . ... 60mm Nikon 60mm Micro

...the 105 micro is any indication --- the intro of the AFS VR 105 really did not affect the market for the older lens , which some thought had better IQ... Re : Looking for best price for Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D


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Weight 15.5 grams


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Optical Zoom

...pensive zoom eye pieces are generally not very good . 22x wide angle to 30x wide angle is a nice eyepiece for any of the 60mm scopes in the range belo... What to look for in a spotting scope ?


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Focal Length 60.0 mm

...oser ( this can make precise framing with this lens tricky at times but that 's another discussion ) . The change in focal length is the primary cause... Nikon mount 30mm f/1.4 Oddities ?

... best lenses , it will be aike a short telephoto on the D50 , 70s or D80 . Super sharp at close excellent at distance , nice focal length for portrait... Re : Are these lenses worth keeping ?( AF 60mm f/2.8D+AF 28mm f/2.8D )

...a Micro-Nikkor . The focal length of the nikkor doesnt really allow me to do much more than just macro shots , but the tamron 's focal length is ideal... Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - Tamron SP 90mm AF or Micro Nikkor 60mm AF-D

... ) . As has already been mentioned , the working distance is very short , so for some types of subject matter , a longer focal length is more suitable... 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor Autofocus Lens


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Image Stabilization

...when shooting macro is n't that slow in my opinion . I used to use the 60mm macro and that was slooow : ) VR is nice to have and helped me at least in... 105mm f/2.8G IF ED AF-S VR Micro lens

...awesome VR autofocusing primes and often overlooked as general purpose lenses . They are both f/2.8 , so not slow at all , and assuming the crop facto... Micro/Macro Lens for Non-Macro Photography

...8 was off by +7 and my 28mm f/2.8 by -5 . Although my 18-200mm VR ( recently serviced by Nikon ) , 60mm f/2.8 macro and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR were perfect... Focus Test Chart / AF Fine Tune

...105 this weekend and it 's a great piece of kit too ! The lens that gets the best reviews is the new VR 105 because of the longer working distance . I... macro lens


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Auto Focus

1 . yes . 2. I prefer autofocus since it is a macro lens it can focus very well . 3 . I dont know : ) ... 60 mm Three Questions on Nikon 60 mm Macro Lens


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Focus Range

# 14 . " RE : 60mm macro problem - no way " In response to Reply # 13 Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - 60mm macro problem ? ? ? ?

# 16 . " RE : 60mm macro problem - no way " In response to Reply # 15 Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - 60mm macro problem ? ? ? ?

...h and the above is how I 'd personally decide which would be a better fit for me , and I did because I wanted a macro lens that was good for skittish ... Re : Sigma 150mm macro or 105 VR

...hoto.com/article .asp ?id=170 . The best lens for copy work is a macro lens , like the Micro Nikkor 60mm . The key is to get a fixed focal length lens... What is the best lens to capture art ?


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Aperture 2.8 to 32.0 f/

......if you can afford it ! There are also f1.4 and f1.8 versions at more reasonable prices . These faster lenses let you use a really shallow DOF and t... Re : Help ! Nikon 60mm f/2.8 D Macro AF-VS-105mm f/2.8 AF Micro Nikkor

I have the Nikkor 60 f2.8G Micro and it is a superb lens to be sure but both of my Zeiss macros are sharper and f2 is a nice option . 100 % corners and CA shots of Zeiss 18

...of F11 and F13 are very sharp , with good DOF. F16 is ever so slightly soft though I often use F16 , as it makes life a bit easier due to more DOF . A... Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - 105 VR Micro DOF vs Diffraction

But if its dollars for dollars , I 'd keep the 50 unless you have another fast lens . Even f/2.8 is not enough in many situations . ... 60mm 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor Autofocus Lens

... teleconverter . The focus is fast and accurate and the wide aperture is wonderful for something this long . With the 1.4X teleconverter I have a 210m... Which lens would compliment the 18-200 on my new D200 ?


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Usability

...the 60mm f2.8 is a very nice lens , the build quality is definitely superior and it is very very sharp . Longer focal length macro lenses are better f... 50mm f/1.8 or 60mm f/2.8

...Too bad Kodak screwed up the design and making the 14n incompatible with it . For cheap and good quality prime you wo n't go wrong with AF 50/1.8D ( o... Re : Questions about 14n & lens recomendations


... AF-S version focuses faster and is optically superior , especially at wider apertures ( both sharper and more flare/ghosting resistant ) As to apertu... Nikkor 60mm micro lenses - advice please !


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Hypersonic Motor

... USM 100 Macro is an amazing lens - I had one for years , it passed muster at all apertures on the 1DS - I 've not replaced it because I do n't use th... Re : EF-S primes --- poll