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Reviews on a Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor Lens?

Guest
Guest

I want to shoot insects mostly but also some shots of flowers, coins, grass, etc. I can't really afford a more expensive lens… So my questions is will this work okay for this?
Do I have to add lighting(even if i'm inside) or will it work okay with out it? Does it auto focus?

I read the reviews on amazon just want some more input… Thank you
http://www.amazon.com/...00005LE77/

Added (1). Or is it worth spending a little more to get the Nikon 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor Lens?

TheFlow
TheFlow

Http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/60mm-afd.htm

fhotoace
fhotoace

What's to review. It is a Nikkor flat-field macro lens, some of the best macro lenses made in the world since the original 55 mm f/3.5 Mirco-Nikkorr from the 1960's

What you may need to do is learn how to use a macro lens.

1) determine the image to subject ratio (1:1, 1:2, 1:3 or 1.4) and 2) then with the lens set to that ratio, move the camera toward or a way from the subject until it is in focus. 3) If you need more depth of field, stop the lens down and 4) use the depth of field preview button on the camera to study that actual depth of field.

So, yes, that 60 mm f/2.8 will do exactly what you want to do

Jeroen Wijnands
Jeroen Wijnands

60 is too short for bugs. None of the AF-D lenses will autofocus on a baby nikon. You may need additional lighting indoors.

thankyoumaskedman
thankyoumaskedman

Here is a review of the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor
http://www.slrgear.com/.../98/cat/12

Here is a review of the Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro Nikkor
http://www.slrgear.com/...175/cat/12