*105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor


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Th Clvr Mnky March 22, 2007, 06:11 PM
I ended up getting the non-VR version of this, used, from my local photog shop.

What a beautiful lens!

PimpDaddy March 23, 2007, 12:59 AM
Congrats on the new lens :)
Th Clvr Mnky May 24, 2007, 01:38 PM
Mini-review (on the non-VR, earlier release version of this the lens pictured above):

I can't say anything bad about this lens. Ok, the AF can seek a lot, but it focuses pretty fast and can be set to focus through a shorter range when you know you don't need to throw the focus quite so far, which speeds things up.

On a DSLR, this lens feels more like a 160mm, so you have to stand away from some objects to get it to focus. This is actually a boon for those of us hat like to follow around insects at a safe distance. At lower-light conditions you need a tripod to get clear photos, but most macros enthusiasts already know this. This is the primary reason to spring for the VR version!

The depth of field is amazing -- almost too amazing! You have to reallt make sure you know what you are focusing on, and even the slightly tweak will make a difference in the DOF.

fortunately, switching to manual focus is a snap: you just rotate the locking focus ring and instantly have 100% control over the the focus. For studio work you will keep the lens in manual mode most of the time. I see the latest version has replaced the locking ring with a switch.

The bokeh is gorgeous! This lens is so bright and true edge-to-edge that images are sharp enough to cut. Absolutely no chromatic aberration that I can see.

Nice deep front element acts as a built-in shade. Solidly built. If you are a macro fan and shoot Nikon, you need this lens. Budget for the latest version, as this lens has only gotten better. The upside is that a lot of folks are upgrading to the latest version, making it easier to find deals on used classic releases.

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