Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D 35mm Primes
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D 35mm Primes
USER REVIEWS
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[Apr 30, 2001]
Bruce Faitsch
Expert
Strength:
Silky smooth focus
Weakness:
Focus travel above 2 feet is very small, making it more difficult to focus distant objects This is a great lens and an outstanding bargin, especially if you pick up a used one as I did. It is especially good with flower closeups - no messing with extension tubes or bellows, calculating exposure, etc. The focus is smooth as butter, and being able to get a true 1:1 macro, and anything in between that and infinity is a real plus. No more extension tubes for me! And, I can leave it on my F3HP body and take pictures of the grandkids with the same lens. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: none |
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[Jun 14, 2001]
John Graham
Intermediate
Strength:
A SUPERB lens at close distances. I have never used a true macro lens before and am amazed at how close one can get with this lens. Amazingly clear and detailed pictures are possible. Contrast and resolution are high. In a pinch, I suppose this lens could be used as a 'normal' lens'. Very smooth focusing.
Weakness:
Seems a bit big when compared to a 'normal' lens but this is probably typical of lenses of this type. Previous reviews of this lens have been most helpful and accurate. I look forward to exploring many possibilities with this lens. Customer Service See my review of the 24 mm f/2.8 Similar Products Used: I have never used a true macro lens before. I do have a zoom that allows a macro function, but it doesn't even come close [no pun intended!] to what this can do. |
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[Jun 23, 2001]
Timothy G. Boudreaux
Expert
Strength:
Very sharp, light weight, fast lens.
Weakness:
To achieve 1:1 photo the very short focusing distance cannot be used on insects. It can only be used for flowers, etc. It's a keeper in my collection but I am purchasing a Nikkor 200mm f4 Micro to get the larger focusing distance for 1:1 shots of insects, etc. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jul 19, 2001]
Richard Favinger Jr.
Intermediate
Strength:
Excllent optical clarity & resolution
Weakness:
None that I can see It’s an all around killer macro lens, it’s also good for portraits as well with very good DoF control, the AF / MF switch helps a lot. It's worth the money. Customer Service Not Needed Similar Products Used: Nikon 24mm 2.8 D-AF |
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[Oct 24, 1999]
Mark Sisson
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF60mm f/2.8D Micro-Nikkor
Strength:
Very sharp with no barrel or pincushion distortion. I actually have the predecessor of the 60mm Micro, the 55 mm AF.
Weakness:
None A must-have lens if you plan to do any 2-D copy-work. I've become increasingly picky about the quality of my slides and the images produced with this lens are first rate--there is NO DISTORTION! Similar Products Used: A Canon FD Macro that was used with my old AE-1. |