Nikon - AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens - Black

Although a bit pricy, this lens is absolutely worth every penny. It is top Nikon quality and image resolution is supurb, fast delivery well packed i got what i was expecting a top product.

This lens is absolutely incredible. It is a specialty lens, so it will not stay on your camera all the time. However, I have noticed that I am using this lens not only as a true 1:1 macro, but also as a portrait lens, and a fast aperture short telephoto lens. The picture quality is immaculate - it is by far the sharpest lens I have ever shot with. Good contrast too, beautiful colors, smooth buttery bokeh. Metal body, as are all the gold ring professional Nikkors. Bundled with VRII, it is a very versatile lens. This lens will open up an entirely new world for your photography. I find myself pointing this lens at the most mundane objects and getting something truly unique and amazing. Don't hesitate because of the price - it is worth every penny!

I thought I would only be using this lens for shooting extreme close-ups but find it is a great all around lens. It has this great auto focus that somehow figures out things extremely close up or far away. It is an incredibly intuitive lens design and has become my favorite of many lenses.

This is a great lens if you are looking for a macro or fixed focal portrait lens. Just remember when you are close, this has crazy shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh! This is one thing to note, if you're very close to your subject the lens will NOT stop down to it's 2.8. aperture. I should also add, this is my second lens I received from Best Buy. The first lens I received had a noticeably focus drag when you manually focused the lens. Although fast when it was in auto, I believe the second lens was even faster. As always, Best Buy was great about replacing the lens. Even though this lens is older (still sporting the red VR), it is incredibly sharp! The noise in the VR mode is noticeable when compared to the newer 3rd and 4th generations VR lenses. It's not an issue with the lens, just older technology.

I have been in photography for over 30 yrs. This is by far the best lens to use for close ups. That is the main reason I bought It. Works great on my Nikon D80 and will work even better on my Nikon D600 with the FX format

Mounted on my Nikon d750 and this lens is tack sharp.

Great Tool Hands Down, Due To Versatility Capabilities Of Doing Macro Or Utilizing As Medium Telephoto Lens…I Included A Couple Of Pictures Taken With The 105mm F/2.8. Simply Judge For Yourself!!!

The auto focus works pretty well most of the time. It's recommended to go manual for close up shots. I've done a number of close ups with the auto focus on and it pretty much can get it better than I can do manually. The depth of field can be very short. And the lens is pretty heavy. I have used it mainly for close-ups but it will work for portrait work and as a short telephoto as well. The auto focus is fine on telephoto shots and portraits. It seems to hunt more if you are doing a close-up with an open background such as sky.