Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR Micro 105mm F2.8G IF ED
$1,069.00
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18 years ago
Not only is it a large optic, it works out at 120g heavier than Canon's 100mm macro, weighing in at a mighty 720g. It's unique in that it's the only lens to incorporate optical image stabilisation with Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR II) function offering the equivalent stability of a shutter speed...
18 years ago
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro review
With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny
18 years ago
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Lens
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18 years ago
Nikon needs to re-think this one!
EXTREMELY disappointed!!! For nearly 800 bucks this lens is far from special. vibration reduction REALLY!! Ken Rockwell was right on. Pass this one by!
Pros:
- I honestly cannot think of any!
Cons:
- Poor focus
- Poor vibration reduction
- A DOG!
17 years ago
Lens Test: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR AF-S
One of the most useful and praised lenses in Nikon history, the 105mm f/2.8 manual focus Micro-Nikkor of 1984 sired a line of high-speed close-up/portrait lenses, each growing in capability, size, and weight-up to this new 105mm f/2.8 ($830, street).
17 years ago
Great Glass
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons:
- Slow Focus
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
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
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
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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