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Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras | 
| Manufacturer: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $669.00
Buy New: $476.83
You Save: $192.17 (29%)
Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 60
Minimum Focal Length: 60
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 2.9 x 2.9 x 3.5
Model: 2177
UPC: 018208021772
EAN: 0018208021772
ASIN: B0013A1XDY
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! October 9, 2008
Cortney Stewart (Salt Lake City, Utah)
I was expecting a good jump in my macro work, but this thing is incredible. Also its a better option for doing product photography (such as watches) than the tamaron 90mm. The tamaron may be better for doing both macro and portrait, but this holds the same length at any focal range, so its much better for products photos. Not sure about the Nikon thats $800 though. That thing is probably just a great if not better!
You won't be dissapointed!
Nikon 60mm Micro Lens September 19, 2008
K. Wahrman (Confusion, CA USA)
This is a great lens. in my opinion it is the best micro lens on the market bar none. I have taken great close-ups as well as portraits and the quality can not be beat. I have never concedered another micro lens, Nikon hit this one right on the head!!!
Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens September 4, 2008
Dennis Henry (Franklin, Oh United States)
Excellent all around lens for sports action shots,wildlife and landscape pictures.Lens used on a Nikon D-300 camera.
Sharp, flat field, fast to use July 29, 2008
R. Geoghegan
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
An excellent lens. AF and MF both work well on my D200 in macro work and general use. AF-S lets the focus be easily controlled manually after AF, without moving switches. It's a good size match for the D200-300 line. It shouldn't overwhelm the smaller Nikon bodies.
The 60mm focal length gives more perspective & depth compared to longer lenses. It's also great for informal portraits. It gives the classic 85-105mm range from film in the DX format. I like all these aspects. They do mean there's a wider background and you're closer to the subject compared to longer alternatives.
Close focus is a hair tighter than 1:1. You have about 7.5" from the sensor-film plane to the subject. This translates to just under 2" from the lens front, or 1/2" from the front of the hood. The hood can be a problem that close. Backing off to 1:1.5 gains about an inch of distance. DX gives 1x1.5" field there to match 1:1 on FX or film. By 1:3 you've got 4+ inches in front of the hood. You get used to adjusting focus and framing with a mix of lens and camera movements. It's easier in practice than some have described, even on a tripod.
The lens is incredibly sharp and contrasty. You stop down from wide-open for DOF, not because you need better sharpness. Papery low contrast detail on flowers is captured well. Out of focus areas are smooth. Some say it's got the best Micro-Nikkor optics ever (see Bjorn Rorslett's site). You have to look hard to see this lens's few optical flaws (like barely visible CA).
Possible drawbacks (debatable):
The 60 mm focal length is short for some people's taste. Longer macro lenses do give greater working distance. Instead the 60 AF-S is smaller & lighter than 90-105mm macro-micro lenses. The price is lower if you're comparing Nikkors.
Manual focus gearing is quite fast. Infinity to close focus is about 180 deg. Finger tip movements take it from infinity to 7 feet. Manual focus gearing works better in the near range. Slower gearing or even variable ratio would help, though.
[Edited to correct focus & working distances]
 ??...Not sure...?? July 8, 2008
Jason Mcdonald (Japan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For portrait style photos this is a great lens at 2.8f. However, when getting down and dirty with the macro you can't rely heavily on the auto-focus. It has problems focusing depending on the situations, or sometimes not. Use the manual and you've got yourself a good lens otherwise. IMO I would've tried out other lenses of equal price first, but I have such faith in Nikkor lenses that I didn't. I would have ended up with this lens regardless. The glass is just better.
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