This is the only Nikkor lens I have used that reminds me of the Leica glass I used to use. The results are unique. No it is not the "sharpest" lens made and the DC feature is somewhat obsolete with the advent of Photoslop, but pictures delineated with this tool at f2.0 are unlike any other.

I use this lens on a D7000, giving a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 150mm. Makes it ideal for headshot portraits. I also use it in-studio for product photography. The lens is razor sharp and renders colors and contrast perfectly. People talk about this lens having a learning curve.

Thought I'd add on to my prior review. Upgraded to a D7100. Shot two swim meets with the D7100/105 DC. I like this combo a lot. Imagine shooting with an impossibly light 210mm f2...with the 1.3 crop mode that's what you get. Focus is bang on every time.

Great, sharp lens. A very good lens you don't want to miss. Work very well with my Nikon D90. Sturdy look like a piece of American military item.

I bought this lens over 10 years ago. The construction is impressive. It is very solid. Using it with film it was difficult to appreciate the advantages of DC. With a DSLR the advantages are immediately evident. - At f2 it is a fast telephoto. Shooting in available light is good.

This is a great lens. It takes a while to master the defocus control but is well worth the effort. Nikon will probably discontinue this lens at some stage in the future but whilst it is an expensive item is worth the outlay and will increase in value when no longer available.

This lens is better than I expected. Image quality, build quality ...all of it. For portraits, or telephoto in general, I feel it's among the best lenses in existence from Nikon. Only a couple of minor issues. Focal lenght is a little long on DX. Not that convenient in tight spaces obviously.

Sharp; Creamy bokeh; Excellent color rendition and contrasts

Sometimes get CAs wide open; Required AF fine tuning on D7k (not that bad)

This is the finest portrait lens I've ever used and I can't stop gushing about it. The picture quality is fantastic and it's increasingly more exciting to use everyday. Compared to a handful of other lenses I've tried and used, this is by far the best.

Superb images Tough build

A little big and heavy

I should not be let loose in a camera store. I had been looking at this lens for a couple months now, before having a chance to pick it up at a decent price (they're close to 1,500 here in Canada) and visiting B&H in NYC a nice Grey Market one came up for under a grand so I had to pick it up.

- Fast lens @ f/2; - Defocus Control is great for creative portrature; - solid construction; - sharp; sharp; sharp; - Compatibility with new and older bodies

- Cost

This is the portrait lens that Rembrandt would have bought!!!

Consistent Output; Durable; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Heavy