Nikon Micro-Nikkor 60 mm F/2.8 D AF: Can anyone give me any experience that you have had with this lens. I am looking at one and wondered how good it is and the possibilities for macro...

rdmesser2 Loc: Central Florida

Can anyone give me any experience that you have had with this lens. I am looking at one and wondered how good it is and the possibilities for macro and portrait use. What would the value be in excellent condition?

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

rdmesser2 wrote:

Can anyone give me any experience that you have had with this lens. I am looking at one and wondered how good it is and the possibilities for macro and portrait use. What would the value be in excellent condition?

This is one of the sharpest lens in its class, great as a "normal" lens on an FX camera or short telephoto on a DX. Personally, I think it's a bit short for macro, unless on a copystand or rail, and I don't like a razor sharp portrait lens. Your view may differ. You might check B&H, KEH or ebay for the going price.

rdmesser2 Loc: Central Florida

Thanks, the asking price is $250 with front mounted Nikon dual flash. Which is about the going price for the lens, but no return. So trying to make a decision.. Using on crop sensor D7000.

RWR wrote:

This is one of the sharpest lens in its class, great as a "normal" lens on an FX camera or short telephoto on a DX. Personally, I think it's a bit short for macro, unless on a copystand or rail, and I don't like a razor sharp portrait lens. Your view may differ. You might check B&H, KEH or ebay for the going price.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

I borrowed this lens from my friend for two weeks, it was more than a year ago. I can tell from my little experince with the lens - this is excellent lens, very sharp, old design, solid. I really liked it.
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Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

One of the first lens's I got for a D5100...simply fantastic lens...and very versatile in many ways. That price is a really good deal if its been taken care of.

lone ranger Loc: Port Saint Lucie, Florida

The Nikon 105 2.8 Macro is way better..

rdmesser2 wrote:

Can anyone give me any experience that you have had with this lens. I am looking at one and wondered how good it is and the possibilities for macro and portrait use. What would the value be in excellent condition?

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

The 60 is my favorite for in-flight shots like these.

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

I own this lens and use it to take photo's of stuff I put on E-bay. It is extremely sharp and have owned it for years, it was one of the first AF lenses I owned. Used to own the manual focus version of this lens for years. It is one of the few lenses that I would never consider selling. I suggest as always getting your used Nikon glass as close to Mint as you can. You will not be disappointed if you decide to buy one.

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

lone ranger wrote:

The Nikon 105 2.8 Macro is way better..

I respectively disagree with your statement. I own both lenses and both are equally sharp. Both have their place. Your response suggests that the 60 is not as good as the 105, which, by the way, is a suggestive response and not based on fact or tested data.

drmarty Loc: Pine City, NY

rdmesser2 wrote:

Can anyone give me any experience that you have had with this lens. I am looking at one and wondered how good it is and the possibilities for macro and portrait use. What would the value be in excellent condition?

Great lens but I like my 105F2.8 VR a little bit better! The extra working distance is very useful.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

rdmesser2 wrote:

Thanks, the asking price is $250 with front mounted Nikon dual flash. Which is about the going price for the lens, but no return. So trying to make a decision.. Using on crop sensor D7000.

I'm curious about the flash.
What model is it?

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

The 105 is better, but the 60 is a great lens. I've had the 60 for years. Hubby just got the 105. If you pick it up, you won't be disappointed. It is fast and very smooth in focusing.

rdmesser2 Loc: Central Florida

SB 23 Base Ring dual flash has manual and TTL

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I'm curious about the flash.
What model is it?

Leitz Loc: Solms

lone ranger wrote:

The Nikon 105 2.8 Macro is way better..

"Way better" in what way? Definitely not in terms of optical or build quality. The primary advantage of the 105 is the greater working distance, which is significant in many instances, but certainly not all.

drmarty Loc: Pine City, NY

Leitz wrote:

"Way better" in what way? Definitely not in terms of optical or build quality. The primary advantage of the 105 is the greater working distance, which is significant in many instances, but certainly not all.

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