Nikon 105mm D macro lens
Aug 28, 2018 11:46:55 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Does anyone have or had this lens, and if so, what's your experience with it?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Aug 28, 2018 12:00:00 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
augieg27 wrote:
Does anyone have or had this lens, and if so, what's your experience with it?
Thank you.
Thank you.
To which of the several versions are you referring?
Aug 28, 2018 12:25:46 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
RWR wrote:
To which of the several versions are you referring?
AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 2.8 D
I use a D5500 camera and know it won't AF
Thanks.
Aug 28, 2018 12:46:02 #
rdubreuil
Loc: Dummer, NH USA
augieg27 wrote:
AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 2.8 D
I use a D5500 camera and know it won't AF
Thanks.
I use a D5500 camera and know it won't AF
Thanks.
It's a good lens. Here are a couple samples.
Aug 28, 2018 12:46:20 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
augieg27 wrote:
AF Micro Nikkor 105mm 2.8 D
I use a D5500 camera and know it won't AF
Thanks.
I use a D5500 camera and know it won't AF
Thanks.
One of the sharpest lens in its class!
Aug 28, 2018 21:57:08 #
augieg27 wrote:
Does anyone have or had this lens, and if so, what's your experience with it?
Thank you.
Thank you.
I have this lens and have used in on the following bodies D300, D700 and D810. It is a great lens, very sharp and generally do not use the AF since it's a macro and the focus is the most critical factor. You’ll love using it. Just remember that on your camera body, the field of view will be similar to a 160mm lens (35mm equivalent). If you are enamoured with the 105mm focal length, you’d be better served by the Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Aug 28, 2018 22:23:39 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
Fotomacher wrote:
I have this lens and have used in on the following bodies D300, D700 and D810. It is a great lens, very sharp and generally do not use the AF since it's a macro and the focus is the most critical factor. You’ll love using it. Just remember that on your camera body, the field of view will be similar to a 160mm lens (35mm equivalent). If you are enamoured with the 105mm focal length, you’d be better served by the Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Thanks, I had the 60mm and sold it because the of the shortest focal distance.
Aug 28, 2018 23:21:55 #
It was one of the trio of lenses I purchased with my first Nikon. I still have and use it. I have seen no reason to replace it.
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Aug 29, 2018 06:48:01 #
I have a 105mm 2.8 D. Folks are correct; one of the sharpest lenses the film era ever produced. Another was the 60mm, which I think you should have kept. I did, and I still find good uses for both.
Aug 29, 2018 07:53:41 #
augieg27 wrote:
Does anyone have or had this lens, and if so, what's your experience with it?
Thank you.
Thank you.
I have one and is one of the sharpest lens around.
Aug 29, 2018 10:44:42 #
Yes, I had the even older Nikon 105 mm macro f4 lens. I used it over 30 years ago in the operating room for taking pictures with my Nikon Photomic TN F. Wonderful lens. Still use it as a non-CPU lens in my Nikon 7100 with excellent results. Amazing macro and portrait lens, even today. Lens is still in perfect condition.
Aug 29, 2018 14:11:06 #
trinhqthuan
Loc: gaithersburg
Very very good lens, Bought for my 8008s 26 years ago -a much have for macro. AF only with today D7000 and above. Those with in camera auto focus motor. But I manually focus the lens anyway with my D7100, D40 for close up
Aug 29, 2018 15:36:58 #
Aug 30, 2018 00:01:01 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
If you think the 105/2.8 lens is a winner, try the old 105/2.5 version. One of the few old lenses that I still use regularly today.
Aug 30, 2018 07:52:54 #
Rick from NY wrote:
... try the old 105/2.5 version. One of the few old lenses that I still use regularly today.
The "Portrait Lens." To many pro photogs during the 80s and 90s this was their go to lens for intimate shots of people. Had one. Loved it.
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