I ordered this expecting the auto VR lens, however after it arrived, it was a MANUAL FOCUS lens. Very disappointed. It is a quality lens, but with modern DSLR's, it doesn't register for any of the information that comes with normal AF lenses.

This is a great lens, but I'm not sure why I own it. I loved the non VR version of this and a voice in my head told me that this would be better. Perhaps it will if I ever shoot this focal length without a tripod, but I don't.

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.

Optical stabilizer (works fine even at close-up distances); ultra fast focusing (from 0.5m - ∞); durable metal body

- 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

Product is as per my expectations but it appeared either previously opened or used and sent back

It was as per my expectations

It appears previously opened

The last macro lens I owned fit my Pentax K1000 manual (film) work horse body and it was not fixed length and had almost no image distortion at edges. It was a great all purpose lens that also happened to be a macro. Compared to today's prices it also cost almost nothing.

Easy To Use

Fixed Focal Length

I love it.

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ($984.95) is a lens that macro photographers are sure to lust after. Its fairly compact, can focus close enough to project life-size images onto a full-frame image sensor, and its optical stabilization system and f/2.8 aperture make low-light use a...

Very sharp; 1:1 macro magnification; No distortion; Optically stabilized; Compact

Pricey; Short working distance for 1:1 photography

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.

Packed full of features

Dubious use of VR technology

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ($984.95) is a lens that macro photographers are sure to lust after. Its fairly compact, can focus close enough to project life-size images onto a full-frame image sensor, and its optical stabilization system and f/2.8 aperture make low-light use a reality. It's one of the sharpest lenses that we've seen for the Nikon camera system, and earns Editors' Choice honors. The Micro-Nikkor measures 4.6 by 3.3 inches (HD), weighs 1.6 pounds, and supports 62mm front filters. It supports 1:1 magnification at its minimum (12-inch) focus distance, which means that the size of the object that the lens projects on the camera's image sensor matches the object's real-life size. Some shooters may prefer a macro lens with a longer working distance, like the Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM ($1,799.00 at Amazon) , which gives you about 6 extra inches from your subject at 1:1 magnification, but the Sigma lens is much larger and heavier (8 by 3...

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED captures sharp images and is capable of true 1:1 macro magnification, making it a clear Editors' Choice.

Very sharp; 1:1 macro magnification; No distortion; Optically stabilized; Compact

Pricey; Short working distance for 1:1 photography

Nikon packed many new features into the Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR. The most obvious one is probably the new IF design so the physical length of the lens remains constant regardless of the focus setting.