Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
This compact, DX-format Micro NIKKOR close-up lens is an ideal choice for close-up, nature, portrait and general photography. Close focusing to 0.9 feetExtends versatility with focusing from infinity to life-size (1:1 reproduction ratio). Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationVibration 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) elementOffers 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 diaphragmRenders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements. M/A focus mode switchEnables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.
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.

Price : $499.00

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 6 inches ; 12.5 ounces


• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.


• ASIN: B002SQKVE4


• Item model number: 2190
  

Price : $499.00

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.

I pre-ordered this lens as a present, but examined it before I gave it away.
I didn't think I was going to want to keep it, but I'll have to admit, the lens is VERY sharp. The MTF charts hold true.
PRO's:
It's a smidge sharper than my Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras.
What I really like the is the working distance on a DX body; it's nothing you could get on an FX body as a macro lens (FX equivalent of 127.5mm; only macro's for FX are 60 and 105 2.8). . .
The VR does work very well, but does not completely make up for fast aperture. Back to back testing in low light portrait shots, the VR gave me a about a 1-2 stop advantage (my 60mm 2.8 micro, thus, still better in that regard).
What this does offer to the DX community is one of the SHARPEST nikkor's produced in a very unique working distance.
Confirms Nikon's commitment to the DX line at affordable pricing with amazing optics.
CON's:
Only micro/macro lens in the nikon line up that ISN't compatible with FX lenses. . .would've increased the cost for sure, and weight, but would've have been nice.