Photoladybon Loc: Long Island

In excellent condition and rarely used.

Included with sale:
Original Nikon box--USA version
Front and Rear Nikon caps
HB-38 Nikon Hood
soft case
B&W UV filter

$595 + $35.00 SH to CONUS.
Will accept check, money order, pay pal (add 3% service fee) and Venmo. Lens will ship when payment cleared.
Reasonable offers will be entertained.
Questions or concerns DM me at:
Photoladybon@gmail.com

Review of the lens from B&H and Nikon:

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

A contemporary take on the classic short telephoto macro lens, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED excels at close range with its life-size 1:1 maximum magnification and a minimum focusing distance of 1'. Contributing to its success is an advanced optical design that includes one extra-low dispersion element, which minimizes chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and color accuracy. Both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are also used to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in bright and backlit conditions. A Silent Wave Motor AF system produces fast, near-silent focusing performance that suits both stills shooting and movie recording, which can instantly be manually overridden by simply turning the manual focus ring. Further contributing to producing sharp imagery, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by up to three shutter speed steps.

Telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 157.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects and using selective focus techniques.
Ideal for macro shooting, this lens offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1' to suit working with close-up subjects.
One extra-low dispersion element greatly reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color accuracy.
Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.
Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by three stops to benefit shooting handheld in difficult lighting conditions.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverter TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 teleconverters.

67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI

I literally just bough one on ebay as I only got one response on my WTB listing...pretty much the same price too! Good luck with the sale. Someone will snatch it up. Thanks for the info on the teleconverter compatibility.

Photoladybon Loc: Long Island

I wish I had seen your posting. I was on a five week road trip so no doubt I missed it then.
Good luck with your new lens. Enjoy.
I am now using Olympus for the weight reduction but there is nothing like my Nikon equipment.
Bonnie

tpho Loc: Springfield, Virginia

Hello Photoladybon:
May I make an offer $535 + $35 SH for the AF-S Macro 105mm F/2.8G IF ED VR lens.
Please let me know your decision to
hpho@umd.edu
Thanks
Tom Pho

johnlutz Loc: florida

I can send you an online check for the asking price?

Photoladybon Loc: Long Island

I am not familiar with online checking. Can you explain in more detail?