RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

I think the choice of focal length should be based on the subject and shooting conditions, and that the end use, commercial or private, is immaterial.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

If I were in your shoes I would at least consider the best 105 mm macro on the market today. And it is made by the same manufacture as YOUR camera.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%20105%20mm%20macro&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

And, B&H is giving you a gift card of about $36.00 for getting it. Plus it matches your camera. Plus it is by far the sharpest 105 mm macro lens on the market today. Try it, you will be happy for the rest of your life. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

Yes I have and love it. I have used it on D800, D7200, D750.

throughrhettseyes Loc: Rowlett, TX

I bought one several months ago. Very, very sturdy construction. Great lens. I love it. You can't go wrong for the money. People complain about the slower auto focus, but who uses auto focus in macro mode? Really people it's a macro tool with true 1:1 ratio. Read the Rockwell review. He says it beats out all the big boy lenses by far.

https://kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

I have the Tokina 100 AT-X Pro, it is a great lens.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Be aware that if this is the D version lens, it will not work in all modes on the newer Nikon Z camera's and may not auto focus. So, for Longevity you may want to steer clear clear of D version Nikon and non-Nikon lenses.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I have one. It’s a great value, good quality at a decent price. The only downside I’ve read is that it’s a bit noisy when it focuses and might scare your bugs.

nikondoug

I have owned Tokina lenses years ago, they are awesome lenses. I now use a Nikon 105mm f2.8 and also a 200mm f4 macro lens (this one is my favorite). Keep this in mind, at some point when sell the Tokina lens, you will only get pennies on the dollar for it. This is the reason why stick with Nikon lenses.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

The early version Tokina is IF , but only goes to 1:2 ......GREAT lens !
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Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I have 9 macro lenses from 55 to 180 mm in focal length, some are AF, others are MF. It would help to know which camera body you would be using it on as well what your intended subjects will be and whether or not you will be using it for "other than macro" shooting. I only use mine for macro shots as I have other lenses for other types of photography. That's not to say I haven't used them for other situations, but that is the exception, not the rule. My "go to" lens is an older MF 105 mm F2.8 from my film days. All of my camera bodies (Nikon) have a focus motor in the body & will meter in "A" or "M" modes. There really isn't a whole lot of difference in different lenses (optically) as they will deliver good images. The differences will be in build quality and feature sets. Some will tout DxO ratings, but bear in mind that those are bench test ratings, not real world. If your technique doesn't measure up, a lens with high ratings isn't going to improve your results. There are pros and cons to internal focusing lenses vs non-IF lenses. That is a choice that you will have to make. As mentioned, a macro in the 90-105 mm range is the best trade off IMHO. Other methods of shooting macro all have comprimises...

User ID

It will work perfectly, except no AF.

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RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Same as with Nikon lenses, the “D” designation has nothing to do with how the lens focuses.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Nomenclature is confusing. Most lenses designated and talked about as "D" lenses were made in the time before in-lens copy motors and require a focus motor in the camera body to AF. The "D" doesn't tell you this, just implies the era during which the lens was manufactured. And neither the Z cameras not the adaptors contain a focus motor. You will need to visually verify whether the lens has the "screwdriver" mechanical interface for AF. If so, no AF on Z cameras, just like om D3xxx and D5xxx cameras.

tuomi1947

Nikon D7200

tuomi1947

Nikon D7200 and Nikon d300