Pro-quality build, and pro quality results.....

Outstanding sharpness; good build

Slowish switch between manual and AF

Nikon calls their macro lenses "micro-Nikkors". This is a bit odd considering that they only focus down to 1:1 (still in the macro range) and that they are anything but micro in size. The series includes a 60, a 105, and a 200. My favorite lens is the 60.

Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D was first introduced in 1993, replacing a short-lived non-D variant of the lens. Nikon recently updated this classic macro prime - Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED was announced in 2008 and incorporates an AF-S focusing system along with a tweaked optical and...

While I hope to create a full Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information and...

As the name implies the Nikkor is a macro lenses with a min. focus distance of 0.22m resulting in a max. object magnification of 1:1. The build quality of the lens is very decent thanks to an outer barrel made of good quality polycarbonate with a sleek finish.

I had bought this one before it got a "D" at the end of its name but it's the same lens. I shot it on F501, F801, D200, D800E and adapted it to Sony NEX 7. With any camera I got wonderfull close up pictures.

Very good image quality

All plastics; would not last for eternity

Cames quickly in MINT condition! Excellent optics that will work for all but the most critical scientific applications and even then I'd use it. Nice solid brass construction for those who don't like poly carbonates. Heavy and reliable!

Extremely sharp when stopped down but forget about using it wide open because it is just a blur in the corners and just mediocre in the center.

Extremely sharp when stopped down

Terrible corner sharpness at f2.8 and often require artificial lighting; a tripod or a flash to get results

I have been impressed by the photos that I have taken. It is a very sharp lens and it is even sharper than the 50mm 1.8 af that I have. It takes superb macro photos. It has difficulty focusing at 1:1 magnification but the manual focus is easy.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

Low-light focus