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(More customer reviews)It took me some thinking to come up with a criticism of this lens, which is, after all, sharp as a tack, light of weight, 'relatively' inexpensive, and the perfect working length for a DX camera. I finally decided that my only issue is that Nikon did not throw in an 85mm 1.4 as a two for one deal. Speed is nice sometimes, although crisp shots at infinity to 1:1 is really much nicer. And let's face it, 3.5 isn't all that much slower than 2.8 (Nikon's standard aperture for macro lenses). The decision to make this a 3.5 means a much lighter weight (and slightly lower price) than Nikon's flagship 105mm.
I already own the 60 and 105 macro nikkors which are usually mounted on D300s's. The 60's short working distance get's in the way too often when it gets used on a full frame camera, though. The 105 is a wonderful lens but I find that my aging wrists complain after a few hours hand holding. So it tends to stay in the studio on a tripod. The 85 solves these problems and, as an added benefit, takes wonderful photos.
I'm not going to go into analyses of sharpness or contrast - there are better sources for that. And everything Nikon says about the lens is true. If pushed into a corner I will admit that the 105 seems to have a VERY slightly snappier image (and it should), but for general utility on a DX camera, the 85mm 3.5 is the one to own.
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The Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX Micro ED VR-II Telephoto Lens is ideal for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size.FEATURES:
Compact, DX-format Micro NIKKOR Close-up Lens - An ideal choice for close-up, nature, portrait and general photography.
Close focusing to 0.9 feet - Extends versatility with focusing from infinity to life-size (1:1 reproduction ratio).
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization - Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element - Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide aperture settings.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) - Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) - For fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Internal Focus (IF) - Provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject working distance throughout the focus range.
Rounded 9-blade diaphragm - Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
M/A focus mode switch - Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.
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