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

Here we have what appears to be a made-in-heaven lens from Nikon combining thier excellent 105 2.8 with 9 blades for better bokeh (out of focus rendering) and (gulp!) VR!!! Well, let's cut to the chase. Is this lens worth the money? It depends. If you absolutely had your heart set on a Nikon 105 2.8 Micro, then this lens makes sense. The bokeh IS better than the older 7 bladed version. And it also has the VR which will be of aid when doing normal non-macro work. There's no denying that VR works great and combined with the 2.8 speed you get a nice package here for available light work. My problem with this lens, as with the original, is that the Tamron 90 Macro 2.8 DI is still a better lens. It is sharper and continues to hold the lead in bokeh for protrait work. With the Tamron being under 450 new, people in the know can save and score. On the other hand, the Nikon is HARDLY a bad lens by any stretch. We're talking about minute differences most of the time. The Nikon's VR is of very little aid doing macro work, but it's great when shooting anything else. On top of that you get VERY fast AFS focusing. Once again I'd like to point out that a macro 105 or 90 requires close distances to subject for 1:1 work. If you want to shoot bug faces a longer focal range, such as a 150 or 180 may be better suited, though less useful for protrait work on a DSLR with a 1.5 crop ratio. So depending on your applications, the Nikon 105 VR may still be worth the money. You have to consider how and where you'll be shooting. Optically I still feel the Tamron 90 is the lens to beat for this range in macros. But the gadget factor on this new Nikon makes for a very interesting product that will please a lot of shooters and gadget photogs alike. Enjoy!

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!

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 shoot Food Photography and purchased this lens for this only. I have moved on from just food photography and use this lens for any other event I am at. It is a fixed lens, so there are some limits to where I can shoot, but the quickness and clarity of the lens is amazing. I have not been disappointed with this lens at all. Strangely, I purchased this lens for $829.99 in mid Feb 2019, and now I see the price is back up to $899.99, the original cost. You will not be disappointed with this lens. Stay away from the Sigma and Tamron lens and pay the extra cost for this lens if you are looking at purchasing a 105mm lens.

I love the colors and the pictures from this lens. However the VR when turned on is noisy and you can hear a steady hum while the camera is focussing until the shutter is released and the shutter releases with an audible clunk. I checked online and a lot of users have reported this. Nikon had no answers. The pictures are tack sharp and there is no noise if you do not engage the VR. I have other VR lenses including the new 70-200 but have never heard any noise from those lenses. For Macro I don't need the VR anyway will try and exchange the lens and see if the new one has the same problem

I'm an semi-experienced photo newbie shooting with a Nikon D7200. I saw a bunch of favorable reviews on this lens after the BestBuy photo employee recommended it. It's an awesome Macro and Portrait lens. I've been enjoying amazingly hidden 'worlds' while photographing ants, flowers, stone, gnats, moss, fingerprints, portraits and store products. I appreciate the extra distance it allows from the subject so that you can use a good deal of natural light without shadowing the target. It's a hefty piece of fine equipment with lots of GREAT bokeh!

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens is perfect when greater working distance are needed for close-up and macro shooting, the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8 delivers 105mm of reach, wonderful image quality, a reasonably fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and a 1:1 reproduction ratio. it features Nikon technologies like the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, it’s optimized for close-up and macro photography yet versatile enough for all photographic situations including portraiture and handheld shooting.

It was long due that I added a new lens to my inventory and I decided to buy a macro lens. I have a Nikon D7000 and when I asked friends about the best lens for macro, almost all of them suggested this one. So I thought of taking the plunge. And what better place then Best Buy to get it !!!! In fact, all my electronics stuff from last two years is from Best Buy. They have a wide range of products, competitive pricing (with price-match), flexible return policy and awesome people working there !!! It works great and I dont need to write anything in praise for that. The only complaint I have is it costs 1000 bucks approx., but as they say, "Quality comes with a price" !!!!!