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Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR Micro 105mm F2.8G IF ED

Rating 4.7 45 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
price $1,069.00
slrgear.com
13 years ago

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor review by whmitty

I was using a Nikon D7000 when I first got the lens and could not have been more satisfied with the images it produced. I now own a Nikon D600 and the lens continues to produce simply indescribably beautiful images.
Pros:
  • Stunningly sharp
  • AF and VRII actually works well doing 1:1 macro imaging
Cons:
  • A tad heavy
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PhotoRadar
14 years ago

Nikon caters particularly well for macro photographers, with 40mm, 60mm, 85mm and 200mm options in addition to this 105mm lens. An update to the popular Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro optic, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED adds a host of improvements, chief of which being Nikon's...
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WolfCamera.com
14 years ago

A Must Buy!!

This lens is perfect. I have taken the best close-up pics I have ever taken using it. Super quiet auto-focus, great vibration control, and overall the best macro lens I have ever seen. A must buy for anyone into macro photography
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Heavy
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photodo
15 years ago

REVIEW: Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED IF VR Micro Lens

This Micro lens from Nikon, was the first of it's kind to include vibration reduction when it was introduced. It sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, a silent wave focusing motor, which allows full time manual focus override and Nikon's Nano Crystal anti-reflective lens coatings.
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Dell
15 years ago

Wow It's big

Pros
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memoryexpress.com
15 years ago

Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR

Definitely the macro lens to start. Maybe for nice softer background look for 200mm macro, and for higher magnification than 1:1 try reverse macro technique, but in basic range this is the the only choice.
Pros:
  • Optical stabilizer (works fine even at close-up distances)
  • ultra fast focusing (from 0.5m - ∞)
  • durable metal body
Cons:
  • - The focusing is amazingly fast from 0.5m further
  • but on the macro distance 0,3-0,5m is not so accurate as at the longer distances
  • but in this situation you will focus manually either
  • - "framing" is moving during focusing (find more info on internet reviews
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Trusted Reviews
16 years ago

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro Review

Thanks to the addition of ( ) technology this is a big lens by conventional 100mm standards, and it is also heavier and more expensive than the norm. It is, however, very easy to hold and produces some great results.
Pros:
  • Packed full of features
Cons:
  • Dubious use of VR technology
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What Digital Camera
16 years ago

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro Review

Thanks to the addition of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology this is a big lens by conventional 100mm macro standards, and it is also heavier and more expensive than the norm.
Pros:
  • Packed full of features
Cons:
  • Dubious use of VR technology
Read more on What Digital Camera
Photography Review
16 years ago

Very sharp lens and beautiful photos on an Epson D300. It is heavy and a bit cumbersome, but all is forgiven when the photos show up on the computer screen or in prints. Ideal macro lens -- right focal length (at least for my tastes.
Pros:
  • Sharp
Cons:
  • Automatic focus sometimes hard to achieve
  • Generally use manual most of the time
  • VR doesn't work reliable at close distances
  • For photos this close one should be using a tripod anyone so no big deal
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PhotoAlley.com
17 years ago

Great Glass

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Slow Focus
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