Hewlett Packard AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Lens

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(4.80 out of 5) from 6 reviews

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a great beginner macro lens ....even better on a digital back

(5.00 out of 5) by uniq on Sep 25, 2005

Pros: Excellent value, construction and optical performance.
Cons: slight "slop" in the focus ring
The Bottom Line: A great general purpose macro lens for those who don't want or need to specialize in that field. Great "bang for the buck"

Macro work is one of those things that most photographers would like to try. There are many ways to ...
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Don't bother with a "normal" lens

(5.00 out of 5) by uniquebobc on Nov 30, 2004

Pros: Very light; exceptionally detailed photos.
Cons: Is the 62 mm filter size unusual?

I bought this reasonably priced lens for close-up work. The detail in close-ups is outstanding! But ...
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Nikon's 60mm 2.8D AF is a macro marvel, but not without some minor problems.

(4.00 out of 5) by jvandegr on Jun 11, 2004

Pros: Excellent optical quality, true 1:1 reproduction, large manual focus ring, light weight.
Cons: Aperture ring is very imprecise, focus ring is over-dampened.
The Bottom Line: Recommended for its excellent optical quality, 1:1 reproduction ratio, and light weight. One of the best 35mm macro lenses available.

In search of a good normal macro lens for my N ikon FM3A, I did a lot of research online, talked ...
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Used and still a top performer

(5.00 out of 5) by dgh23train on Jun 8, 2004

Pros: Excellent resolution
Cons: Why can't all lenses perform this well

I bought my used and it is by far my top quality lens in my bag. The very first shots I took were cl ...
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An awesome standard macro lens

(5.00 out of 5) by userleif on Sep 6, 2003

Pros: Superb image quality. Goes to 1:1 unaided. Superb build.
Cons: Bulky and fairly heavy. Not the fastest auto-focus performance.
The Bottom Line: This is a truly superb micro/macro lens that is also excellent for landscapes and general photography.

The Nikon 60mm F2.8 AFD micro lens is a standard prime (i.e. ~50mm focal length) with the ability to ...
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