“I would like to be able to do close-up photography of very small flowers and insects. Will the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G meet expectations?Thanks”

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• No, this is not a macro lens. The minimum focusing distance is ~2.5 feet, so don't expect any super close-ups of insects (although it might pass for flowers). A possible option for you might be the AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G, which is a macro lens (minimum focus distance of less than 1 foot).

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  Answered by Anonymous 12 years ago

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• I think you might need a macro lens for small insects and flowers. Another option is a zoom lens. This lens is fixed at 85MM, so no zooming.

  Answered by YogaVic 9 years ago

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• I would look into a micro lens.

  Answered by Thephotonovice 12 years ago

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