Looks really well if you supplement with a flash, preferable diffused.. (my sb-700 has those).. Didnt' look so well with led ring-light, but that was more the light I used... I may continue to keep , though I now wish for the 105mm f/2.8. It's a great price for beginning...

Sharp, fast focus, accurate, auto-focus works well with macro of butterflies that are not moving, light, rugged; good color; f3.5 is adequate for many situations involving sun light

not a FX lens for full frame; will vignette and not a good match with D800 if FX mode (which I should have payed attention to prior to ordering that bundle

Nikon photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to macro lenses. The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR ($529.99) is one of a pair that's designed specifically for the APS-C sensor size used by Nikon DX cameras , and like the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G , it's extremely sharp.

Very sharp; 1:1 magnification; Compact; Optical stabilization system

Lacks focus limiter switch; Short working distance for 1:1 photography; Not a full-frame lens; Some barrel distortion

Nikon photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to macro lenses. The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR ($529.99) is one of a pair that's designed specifically for the APS-C sensor size used by Nikon DX cameras, and like the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G ($279.99 at Amazon) , it's extremely sharp. But it costs almost twice as much, which cuts out the value proposition that helped make the Micro-Nikkor 40mm an Editors' Choice winner. If you want a longer macro lens and can afford it, we recommend going with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ($896.95 at Amazon) , which adds full-frame compatibility (in case you upgrade cameras in the future), distortion-free optics, and a very useful focus limiter function. If you're entrenched in the DX format, the 85mm is a solid choice for a longer, stabilized lens, but the 40mm is a more appealing budget option. The Micro-Nikkor 85mm ($709.94 at Amazon)  is fairly compact at 3.9 by 2.9 inches (HD) and 12.5 ounces. ...

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR is another excellent macro lens from Nikon thanks to exceptional sharpness and 1:1 magnification.

Very sharp; 1:1 magnification; Compact; Optical stabilization system

Lacks focus limiter switch; Short working distance for 1:1 photography; Not a full-frame lens; Some barrel distortion

I have held off writing my review till I've had a chance to properly use it. Pro: Takes stunning indoor pictures of flowers! Especially on macro setting. Con: Focus is a bit annoying. It won't always focus on what you want it to focus on and it constantly tries to refocus.

I am a long time photo hobbyist and have owned a lot of great gear. I got one of these in the two lens special deal, the other being the great 35mm F/1.8DX. At first I was a little uncertain about this lens as I had seen some reviews that were not the best.

Really good for what I needed. I use this for jewelry photography for my website and Instagram page and I really like it. Also great when taking photos of my nephew;) really does wonders to portraits

It may have been used and not in its original packaging, but you wouldn't know it from the lens itself. I can't find a single thing wrong with it! Not only is the lens a great macro prime lens, but the condition is fantastic.