Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
Performance ratings
Professional
Outdoor
Low Light
Portrait
Macro
Wildlife
Lower Priced Models
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF NikkorCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Higher Priced Models
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMSigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Expert opinions on various Usage Scenarios
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poet
Expert on: Bronica - Sq-Ai Zenzanon - PS 110MM PS F4.5 Macro, Tokina 20-35mm f/2.8 AT-X AF Pro, Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
Forum...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
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sanz33
Expert on: Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor
wildlife, outdoor, portrait
Forum...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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StevenPA
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1/4 T* Planar, Leitz 35-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Elmar-R
action, kids, sharing
Forum...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
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brett in japan (back in Australia)
Expert on: Pentax DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 ED AL IF, Tamron Autofocus 17-35mm f/2.8-4 DI LD Super Wide Angle Zoom, Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom
parties, city, professional
Forum...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 ?
mikefranklin
Expert on: Nikon Coolpix 995, Canon Powershot A20, Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom
action, beginner, sports
Forumthe 60mm nikkor is quite nice for macros and portraits . check the nikkor group page for sample photos . Macro lens
Leong23
Expert on: canon eos 50d, Canon Powershot G10, Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto
city, action, professional
Forum...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
billselby9773
Expert on: Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom, Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom, Nikon D80
sports, bright light, wedding
ForumA 50 0r 60 mm fixed is the best bet for portraits in my opinion . Portraits .. .
rasputin
Expert on: Nikon D80, Nikon D300 DX, Canon Powershot SD750 (a.k.a Canon Digital Ixus 75, Canon IXY Digital 90)
beginner
Forum...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
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sweeper
Expert on: Sigma NA170-500DG Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom, Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6, Canon Powershot G7
macro
Forum...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 ? ? ?
keith1200rs
Expert on: Tamron SP Autofocus 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF), sony cybershot dsc-f828, sony cybershot dsc-p120
birds, architecture, wedding
Forum...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
md0234
Expert on: Pentax SMC DA* Series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM Wide Angle Zoom, Kyocera Finecam S5, Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor
action, large prints, professional
Forum...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
m00by
Expert on: Sony Cybershot DSC-V1, Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor, Tamron A58-200 Adaptall 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Manual Focus
casual sports, kids, sports
ForumI 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
chwin
Expert on: Nikon D80, Nikon 100mm f/2.8 Ai-S Series E, Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm f/2.8 DI 1:1 Macro
professional, sports, macro
Forum...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
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sanz33
Expert on: Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor
wildlife, outdoor, portrait
Forum...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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LebronPhoto
Expert on:
Kenko 420-800mm f/8.3-16 Vari Zoom, Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
casual sports, action, large prints
Forum
...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 ... .
StevenPA
Expert on:
Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1/4 T* Planar, Leitz 35-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Elmar-R
action, kids, sharing
Forum
...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
whatadqr
Expert on:
SIGMA 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX APO RF HSM, Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Large Aperture Wide Angle, Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
parties, beginner, birds
Forum
...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! ! ! !
Yandros
Expert on:
Nikon Coolpix P80, canon eos 50d, Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom
parties, city, action
Forum
...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
Expert opinions on product features
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Davej
Expert on: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom, Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM Super Telephoto, Canon EOS 20D
birds, sports, wildlife
Forum...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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*Karo*
Expert on: Nikon D80, Nikon D300 DX, Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor
action, kids, bright light
Forum...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
bl4ckprint
Expert on: Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom, Nikon D80, Nikon D300 DX
action, professional, beginner
Forum3 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
Stress
Expert on: Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC Micro Nikkor Manual Focus, Tamron SP Autofocus 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF), Nikkor 500mm f/8 Reflex Ai-S
sports, macro, portrait
Forum...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 ?
jamesrdoe
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Nikon 28mm f/3.5 PC-Nikkor Manual Focus, Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom
casual sports, parties, city
Forum...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 ?
cheersjy
Expert on: Sony Cybershot DSC-W5, sony cybershot dsc-w300, Canon Powershot A460
action, sharing, bright light
ForumA 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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Babe
Expert on: Metz Mecablitz 32 MZ-3, Metz 54230S 54MZ-3, sony cybershot dsc-f505
action, kids, sharing
Forum...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 ?
Bill "Bill"
Expert on: sony alpha dslr-a700 (a.k.a sony alpha a700), Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited, Nikon 18mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
birds, family, macro
ForumIt '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
BoyOhBoy
Expert on: Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor, Leitz 35-70mm f/3.5 Vario-Elmar-R, Canon 500D 77mm Close Up
beginner, wildlife, architecture
Forum...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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Davej
Expert on: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom, Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM Super Telephoto, Canon EOS 20D
birds, sports, wildlife
Forum...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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JN Design
Expert on: Canon 500D 77mm Close Up, Nikon 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor AI-S Manual Focus, Leica M8
action, professional, studio
Forum...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 ?
Tom Monego
Expert on: Samsung Digimax V700, Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Large Aperture Wide Angle
parties, city, large prints
Forum... 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 )
mikench
Expert on: fuji finepix f601, Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 AF
macro, portrait
Forum...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
avidday
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC Micro Nikkor Manual Focus, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Tilt Shift
action, beginner, birds
Forum... ) . 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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Clarence..
Expert on: Leica M8, Nikon D80, Nikon D300 DX
macro, portrait, low light
Forum...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
whatadqr
Expert on: SIGMA 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX APO RF HSM, Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro Large Aperture Wide Angle, Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
parties, beginner, birds
Forum...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
RoninVision
Expert on: Nikkor 500mm f/8 Reflex Ai-S, Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom, Nikon D80
parties, sharing, studio
Forum...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
Geoff Ball d300
Expert on: Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor, Nikon Coolpix S4, Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 EX DC
birds, studio, wildlife
Forum...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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cocolevy
Expert on: fuji finepix digital q1, Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor, Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
family
Forum1 . 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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briantilley
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Nikon Coolpix P80, Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC Micro Nikkor Manual Focus
casual sports, parties, action
Forum# 15 . " RE : 60mm macro problem - no way " In response to Reply # 14 Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - 60mm macro problem ? ? ? ?
northjay1
Expert on: Nikkor 24mm f/2 Ai-S, Nikon D80, Canon EOS 20D
macro, outdoor, travel
Forum# 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 ? ? ? ?
md0234
Expert on: Pentax SMC DA* Series 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL IF SDM Wide Angle Zoom, Kyocera Finecam S5, Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor
action, large prints, professional
Forum...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
John H. Siskin
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Nikon 28mm f/3.5 PC-Nikkor Manual Focus, Kodak DCS-14N
action, kids, studio
Forum...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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chuxter
Expert on: Nikon Coolpix 8700, Sony Cybershot DSC-M1, sony cybershot dsc-f828
casual sports, parties, city
Forum......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
forestmage
Expert on: Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 ED SWD, Nikon Coolpix 4200, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom
family, wedding, travel
ForumI 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
LeifG
Expert on: Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor, Nikon D300 DX, Minolta - 35 mm - f/1.4 G - Minolta A-type - Wide-angle
macro, low light
Forum...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
MerlinsMan
Expert on: Zeiss Ikon 50mm f/2.0 T* ZM Planar, Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Tilt Shift, Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor
city, action, large prints
ForumBut 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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salamandertome
Expert on: Kenko 420-800mm f/8.3-16 Vari Zoom, Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC Micro Nikkor Manual Focus, Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom
city, professional, beginner
Forum...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
Jeff
Expert on: Nikon Coolpix 880, Polaroid PDC 3030, Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 ED SWD
casual sports, action, large prints
Forum...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
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Mawz
Expert on: Pentax SMCPDA 16-45mm Zoom f/4.0 ED/AL, Tamron AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro, samsung gx1l
action, large prints, beginner
Forum... 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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Adam
Expert on: hi-touch imaging c-70, Leica 35mm f/2.5 SUMMARIT-M Wide Angle, Standard Manual Focus, Epson PhotoPC 650
action, large prints, professional
Forum... 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
