Nikon 60mm F2.8 micro?

[feldy]

Have been considering getting the 24-70 but given price constraints [credit crunch, recession, redundancy etc blah, blah ] am going to have to curb my ambitions a little... have already got the 85mm 1.4 and 18-200 VR [walkaround] and was thinking of a new fixed lens to boost my low-light armoury. Was thinking of the 50mm 1.4, but pro-friend suggested the 60mm 2.8 micro. He said this is a beautiful lens - the sharpest Nikon has ever produced, but haven't seen much mention of it...

Has anyone got this lens, or got any experience they can share of it?

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[ATJ]

Do you mean the older f/2.8D? If so, I have this lens and it is beautiful. It is the lens I used the most often.

According to Bjørn Rørslett, the newer f/2.8G is sharper but I am more than happy with the results from my f/2.8D, especially for macro work.

[Matt. K]

It's a very sweet lens...great for people shots and an excellent macro lens.

[feldy]

thanks for that guys - appreciate the feedback.

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[Oneputt]

I have always regretted getting rid of my Nikor 60mm Micro. If you buy one you will not be dissapointed.

[Geoff M]

I have a copy of the D version, my only prime, and I love it. It is tack sharp, a great portrait lens but then you already have one of those in the 85mm f 1.4. And would you believe It's also great for macro's although you do have to get in very close. I will not be parting with this lens...ever.

[Grev]

The AFS is very good for focusing and things but the AFD version is very good optically as well, for me I would go with the AFS just for focusing speed.