Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Nikon Inc. AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon‘s most compact Micro lens for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous focusing from infinity to life-size (1:1).
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Customer Reviews for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Review 1 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Overall rating
Minimal distortion.
PostedMarch 21, 2013
Orel
Location Oryol, Oryol Oblast, Russia
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
I use this lens to retake signs and labels on the equipment. I live and work in Russia. Focusing is sometimes mistaken for work at low temperatures (When the air temperature inside the lens is different from the outside temperature?). Additionally reluctantly note: there is no instruction in Russian. Please publish the manual in Russian.
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Review 2 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Sharp as can be all over at smaller apertures
PostedJanuary 23, 2012
vincent
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than 10 years
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Great lens a little soft at the corners wide open but stopped down it is as sharp as I would ever wish for
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+9points
Review 3 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Fantastic lens. Extremely sharp
PostedJanuary 13, 2012
vraev
Location Ontario, Canada
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This is my first lens that I bought after i got my D90 kit. Truly worth every penny. The lens is amazingly sharp. The DOF at f2.8 is so shallow that sometimes its hard to get everything in view. The bokeh is also nice and adds a beautiful effect to the photograph. Overall, totally worth to get this lens. Also works as a fantastic potrait lens. Only problem is it is extremely sensitive to "vibrations". Tripod use is highly recommended with this lens. OR get the slightly more expensive newer VR version.
My product recommendations
D90
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+9points
Review 4 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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GREAT LENSE
PostedDecember 24, 2011
VXD28
Location Houston TX
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Just getting started with photography
This lense is awesome, I am a novice photographer, just like to take picktures of bugs and flowers. I got this lense for this purpose and it was AMAZING. The sharpness was uncanny and the color was so vibrant, makes me look at every day objects and in a totally different way.
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+9points
Review 5 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Super sharp lens for portraits & macro
PostedAugust 18, 2011
Nikon Shutterbug
Location Montreal (Quebec) CANADA
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This is the best non-zoom lens that i ever had; it is incredibly sharp for both portrait as well as macro photography, making it a very useful multi-purpose lens for any serious photographer
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Review 6 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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sharp and solid
PostedApril 15, 2011
steveb
Location Delaware
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This lens surprises. I thought that it might not have sufficient working distance, but that has not been a problem at all. The lens is sharp, and I find the focus speed surprisingly quick ( for a macro lens) and sure (also for a macro lens). I like its recessed front element and its solid build. I use a Nikon NC filter on the lens to keep the front clean, as the ridges there would make it difficult to get dirt out. I don't use a hood here because the front element is so deeply recessed.
The images I get are very sharp, and I like their quality. The lens isn't like a normal F2.8; the aperture varies in close focus, so you'll need to have good light for those close shots. If you do, you'll be amazed with the results.
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Review 7 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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PostedApril 14, 2011
jjw45
Location Grand Rapids MI
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have only used this on a digital body, the results are superb. Color rendition and sharpness are spot on. I have used it for general scenic photography as well a close ups of flowers and can highly recommend it for either. For close ups on a digital body, the conversion factor gives effect of a 90 mm lens, so you have a little more working room, as well as easier lighting.
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+8points
Review 8 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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A true gem
PostedApril 14, 2011
Diginaturepics
Location Tinley Park, IL
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
I've been using this lens for almost 7 years as my workhorse closeup and macro lens for nature stuff, and it's an absolutely wonderful lens. Sharp, great contrast, no C/A and it stays very sharp as you go to the smaller f/stops. I used it on my D70 body from 2004 until last year when I upgraded to a D90, and this lens performs superbly on both of them. It's truly a pro lens, built very robustly too. I won't go out shooting without it.
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Review 9 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Overall rating
Exceptional image quality
PostedApril 14, 2011
Michael
Location Seattle, WA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
I just picked up a used AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D and performed some test shots, including shooting a flat page with a lot of detail to test edge to edge lens clarity. I am blown away at the crispness of the image across the entire field. There is a little pincushioning but this is easily profiled in Lightroom. This, my first macro lens has just opened up an entirely new area of photography,
See the test shots with this post.
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+6points
Review 10 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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great resolution, bright image, versatile
PostedApril 14, 2011
LA Riceman
Location Rayne, LA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Semi-professional photographer
I shoot technical photography in agricultural settings. Most of the subjects are plants, insects and plant diseases. The environment I work in (hot and humid summers and wet winters) subjects the equipment to severe stress, everything from dust to mud and scorching heat to bone chilling cold. Nikon lenses have never failed. This lens is used almost exclusively for close up work. The ability to achieve 1:1 magnification without adapters is a great asset. Just a great lens anyway you look at it.
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Review 11 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Overall rating
Sharp!
PostedApril 14, 2011
Jonathan
Location Colorado Springs CO
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience More than 10 years
Role Professional photographer
I use this lens when photographing small things such as newborns or rings at the wedding. The lens is fantastically sharp. I have been using this lens for 10+ years and has never failed me one time.
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Review 12 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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A very good lens
PostedApril 14, 2011
BWCombs
Location Dallas
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than 10 years
Role Semi-professional photographer
I haven't tried them all, but I have to believe that the AF 60mm f/2.8D is one of Nikon's best lenses. I have used it with film and digital, and the clarity, fast focus, and performance is outstanding. It's great as a portrait lens on the APS digital sensor, and the macro capabilities are unlimited. It is one of my go-to lenses in my bag.
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Review 13 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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The best lens I've ever used.
PostedApril 9, 2011
Logan
Location San Diego, CA
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This lens was truly the best lens I have ever used. I carry it around or have it on my camera whenever I'm shooting pictures. I have a Nikon D300 and I use this lens and the 18-200 VR f/3.5, and I prefer the 60mm far more. The macro abilities of this lens are truly incredible. I can get up 2-3 inches from the tip of the lens to the subject, with it focusing. But not only the macro, it's a great overall lens for everyday use. Now, some people may be scared by a fixed lens, and it does take some getting used to. However, it is truly a great lens. A couple small issues: First, which may just be some compatibility issue between my camera and this lens, but the autofocus will occasionally be unable to focus effectively, and will keep going between the extremes of the focus limits. However, this is rare and probably only happens to me. Second, not really as much of an issue, however it has an incredibly shallow depth of field when close up on a macro subject, which some may like, and others find troublesome. However, that can be fixed if you have enough light by cranking up the f/stop, so not a big problem.
I very much recommend buying this lens over any other lens out there. It is truly an incredible lens for the price. I have included an image that I took with this lens, to show the macro capabilities. The centre of the flower (where the sort of honeycomb pattern is) was about a centimetre in diameter, for reference.
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Review 14 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Phenomenal!!
PostedFebruary 16, 2011
Vince in Yakima, WA
Location Yakima, WA
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I originally purchased this lens for capturing finished products (Atlantic Salmon Flies). As this hobby faded I started getting into flower macros for my wife. The superb creamy bokeh matched with incredibly sharp details makes this lens the best prime in my bag. I highly recommend this lens!
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Review 15 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Slow but Wonderful
PostedNovember 24, 2010
Charlie
Location Florida
Age Under 18
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
First impression is that this is a very solid lens, it does not feel like a dinky plastic lens even though it is made out of plastic.
It has an aperture ring which is good for some cameras but redundant for modern DSLR's.
Once on the camera, it focuses loudly but very quickly. The focus limit switch is also very useful. The manual focus ring is very smooth and a good size.
On a good good camera, this lens will produce very good images.
My only complaints are how loud the focusing is and f/2.8 is a bit too slow in some situations.
It has an aperture ring which is good for some cameras but redundant for modern DSLR's.
Once on the camera, it focuses loudly but very quickly. The focus limit switch is also very useful. The manual focus ring is very smooth and a good size.
On a good good camera, this lens will produce very good images.
My only complaints are how loud the focusing is and f/2.8 is a bit too slow in some situations.
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Review 16 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
Overall rating
Crystal clear images
PostedOctober 5, 2010
DPScherer
Location Toronto, Canada
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I was never really into macro photography until I purchased this lens and it has opened a whole new world of images for me. I am constantly amazed by the clarity of the images and the ease of use of this lens. Nikon products never fail to impress me.
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Review 17 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Great verstility.
PostedOctober 4, 2010
FotoHaole
On my D90, the 60 micro is an excellent portrait lens. Very versatile lens with quality construction and feel. Excellent IQ in almost any application.
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+7points
Review 18 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Phenomenal Lens!
PostedSeptember 30, 2010
Lbhunter63
Location Cartersville, GA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
Great close ups, even sterling portraits! Very versatile. Use wide open for spectacular bokeh
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+7points
Review 19 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Superb Macro Optic
PostedSeptember 22, 2010
BrianK
Location Austin TX
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience More than a year
Role Professional photographer
I use this lens in my work quite frequently. Like its manual predecessor, it has exceptional resolution.
While it is handy to have AF for larger and more distant subjects, I use it in manual mode in my practice most of the time. I also find the aperture ring of this D series lens to be useful on manual extension tubes and bellows. Other G series lenses do not have this functionality.
I have purchased three additional copies of this lens for use by plastic surgeons in their photo suites that I set up for them. It is a perfect lens for that practice.
While it is handy to have AF for larger and more distant subjects, I use it in manual mode in my practice most of the time. I also find the aperture ring of this D series lens to be useful on manual extension tubes and bellows. Other G series lenses do not have this functionality.
I have purchased three additional copies of this lens for use by plastic surgeons in their photo suites that I set up for them. It is a perfect lens for that practice.
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Review 20 for AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
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Excellent lens for macro and portrait photography.
PostedAugust 16, 2010
Chief
Location Burlington Township, NJ
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have used this lens for both portrait and macro. My only advice is to use a smaller aperture for greater depth of field and definitely use a tripod when doing macro work, if possible. I use it on a D300s and got close enough to a baby rabbit to result in a photo that clearly shows the reflection of sky, etc. in it's eye.
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+6points