Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Lens
Model #1987


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Physical
Weight | 15.52 oz (440 g) |
Dimensions (dxl) | Approx. 2.8 x 2.9" (7.11 x 7.37 cm) |
Filter thread | 62 mm |
Performance
Camera mount type | Nikon F |
Focal length | 60 mm |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:1 |
Minimum focus distance | 8.66" (0.22 m) |
Magnification | 1x |
Format compatibility | Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
Diaphragm blades | 7 |
Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/32 |
Groups/elements | 7/8 |
Angle of view | 39° DX Picture Angle: 26° |
Features
Autofocus | Yes |
Image stabilization | No |
Tripod collar | No |
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Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D is a pretty solid, but not a unique in its class lens. The resolving capabilities of the lens are quite outstanding on both APS-C as well as FF cameras (give or take - border performance at f/2.8 is slightly off, but still acceptable).
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A top performer, pure and simple.
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Outstanding sharpness, good build
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Slowish switch between manual and AF
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Released back in '93 the Micro-Nikkor AF 60mm f/2.8 D is a relatively old design but it can still deliver excellent results. The resolution figures are excellent and both vignetting and distortions are nothing to worry about.
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You don’t have to be a Sherlock Holmes to figure out from our test that the Nikkor 2.8/60 is a very good instrument, which is half the price of the new Nikkor 2.8/105 VR and still provides lots of great sharp pictures.
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solid build, great picture quality in the middle, as well as at the edges of the frame, zero distortion level, small astigmatism, good autofocus performance, very small vignetting
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a bit too large coma, chromatic aberration in the maximum aperture area could be a bit smaller
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Think of this lens as a super sharp general purpose lens that simply focuses ultra-close as a bonus. That's what it is! Just a super lens and a super price point!It is just a bit longer than standard 50mm, and so it is useful as a walking around lens for general day-to-day shooting on 135 or FX.
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After much research, I decided to get the 60mm f/2.8D for macro work. Little did I know it would end up being my most used lens overall, because of its superior sharpness and contrast. It worked beautifully on my D610, and then spectacularly on my D810.
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An excellant lens, i have used it over 5 years still going on without any problem, i never had to use any other lenses as much as this, a medium tele - when used on the Nikon D2xs, it renderd highest quality results specially on reproduction's of Old masters Art works, and for Antiquities.
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Rugged, Durable, Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction, Lightweight, Fast / accurate auto-focus
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I have a used copy of this lens, about 10 years old judging from the box, and it works great--very sharp across an entire FF image at f 8, no distortion. The lens has some bits of dust in it and some marks on the glass, so I decided to shell out the cash and upgrade to a new copy--perhaps it would...
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This is an absolutely fantastic lens. It's extremely sharp. The autofocus is very fast, even though it's not an AF-S lens. The AF is fast enough to cover sports which require short lenses such as basketball. The field of view on DX bodies allows it to double as a portrait lens.
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Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight
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Extremely sharp when stopped down but forget about using it wide open because it is just a blur in the corners and just mediocre in the center.
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Extremely sharp when stopped down
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Terrible corner sharpness at f2.8 and often require artificial lighting, a tripod or a flash to get results.
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You want Macro, I'll give you Macro! I removed this lens from it's box after purchasing and was very pleased with the weight of this sucker, and then I used it. The results were amazing, sharp, fast, and easy to use. The deep lens element negates the need for a lens hood in most situations.
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* Fast, * Sharp at Portrait or Macro Photography, * Heavy, well built
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* Looses a stop when focused right in
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A great general purpose macro lens for those who don't want or need to specialize in that field. Great "bang for the buck"
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Excellent value, construction and optical performance.
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slight "slop" in the focus ring
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I bought this, the 'D' version as it has an aperture ring, essential when used with bellows or extension tubes, where there is no autofocus or auto-aperture control. Not quite as good as the old Nikkor 55mm macro, but does not fall far short.
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GREAT BUY! VERY SHARP lens
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- Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Lens
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