Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Very sharp focus, excellent bokeh. This lens is mounted on my D90 and used with R1C1 system.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I use this lens mainly for micro photography mostly flowers,small insects.family pictures.It is very fast at focus,great clear images.I'm very happy with this lens and will use it.The VR and lens are expensive but to me worth the price. The lens is a little heavy but not bad.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

The VR feature works great it helps us non-pro's look like pro's

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Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I've been using it primarily on a tripod (with the VR off), so I can't attest to the hand held results. It does hunt on close up subjects, which is no huge surprise. Right now, I'm working on getting a broader depth of field on the close up, so there is much to learn. I have no issues with this lens.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

This is my best lens other than the 70-200mm VR. I previously had the 60mm af-s micro, but to shoot small creatures the working distance is way too short. The 105 provides more room for both shooting bugs and flash (though I use off-camera flash for macro most of the time). This lens is sharp, sharp, sharp! The bokeh is also amazing.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I wish the focus range switch had one more setting. The lens has a tendency to hunt for focus.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I have played with the lens for a few days and so far I love it. At close range it seems to have a bit of a difficult time focusing. The picture is really sharp.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Excellent Nikon optics. Heavy lens but certainly manageable. Autofocus good for portraits but turn it off for macro work. VR does allow hand holding. Basically you get what you pay for with this lens. There are cheaper lenses available but overall if you can afford the price, go for it.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

This is a hidden jewel of Nikkon that many do not know about. It is a first macro lens with VR. I've used two copies of this lens already and have never encountered any focus problems on either one of them, nor have I heard any focus problems from anyone using it. Once it is in the right range (1-2m and infinity), focus is relatively fast. It is not as zippy as the superb legendary 24-70mm Nikkor, but fast-enough nevertheless. Once it locks on focus, you have supreme confidence that you have a super sharp picture. The VR works wonderfully at longer range, giving you about 3 stops of non-shake advantage (literature claims 4, but in my practice I get about 2-3). At close range less than 1 meter, your VR advantage reduces to about 1 stop. This 1 stop may not be significant when shooting bugs, jewelry, and such, but is a bit helpful when you try to focus. In macro mode, one should always shoot with flash systems or in a controlled lightbox environment anyways. This macro lens is a joy to use on APS-C to get a repro of 1.5X. On the FX bodies such as the D700, it doubles as a superb medium-long portrait lens. The bokeh of the lens is actually creamier and more pleasing than the Nikkor 85mm F/1.4D and some longer lenses. This has become my favorite lens for head-shots and shots where bokeh is of high importance. Given so much advantages of this lens, there are obvious down-sides. One is that it is super heavy, and the other one is that it is not cheap, at about $899 now. It was sold for less than $650 brand new a few months ago before Nikon raised all of their prices. As with all pro Nikkor lenses, this one is heavy duty with superb built quality and unparalleled resale values compared to any other brand. If you have cash to burn, this is one of the least talked about but one of the most praised general purpose portrait and macro lens to get.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Excellent glass. I really enjoy using this lense for superb portrait and still life photography.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Great lens! Very vivid color reproduction with great bokeh. smooth focusing.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I am really happy witu this lens. To me it is flawless in every respect. I use it with the Nikon 1.7TC and get super sharp results. It having VR is iceing on the cake.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

I boutht this lens to photohraph flowers and other close-ups. Since it's winter now I haven't had much of a chance to photohraph any flowers. I did use it for low light at night, and loved it.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Very, very sharp. Great for portraits and macro. Focus tends to hunt in low light. Highly recommended.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

One of the best lenses I've ever owned!

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Absolutely as advertised! Ready to use in auto mode right out of the box. Anti-vibration feature a real plus.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Wonderful lens, VR helps a lot. Solid construction. I am very happy with the quality of images. Focusing may hunt so there is a limiter switch. Considered other lens such as the Tamron 90mm however gone with this lens because of VR, as I find tripod cumbersome in the field for general photography, though eventually it is a must for macro. The ever wish, not a complain, is lower lower price...

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Excellent lens and very well built. I use this with a Nikon D80 primarily for macro photography. As you approach 1:1, the focus is very critcal and blurring will occur in the handheld mode; however, I have made some very good pictures handheld, 1:1. You just need to take several shots in order to get a good one. As mentioned very well built and great glass!

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

This lens should come with a warning saying "only for subjects under 25 years of age". It is so sharp it renders the smallest slightest imperfection, but that's a good thing in my book. This one is a keeper!

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

This is a fantastic macro or mid-range tele lens, and while it is obviously limited, being a prime, it can be used for a variety of shots.

Macro: As far as macro goes this lens acts like the Ferrari that it is. Razor sharp across the frame, razor thin depth of field and excellent bokeh. Focus breathing is a bit annoying but you quickly become used to it and forget that you are self adjusting.

Tele: For a semi-long range portrait lens can keep up with many spendier zooms and can really make subjects pop. For any other tele work there are other lenses that would be a better choice, as they would be more versatile. That being said this lens can be made to do quite alot.

Overall: For the price this is an excellent, razor sharp macro that is also a great portrait lens. The build is first rate and contributes to the only downside, its weight, but if you're considering this sort of lens don't let the weight stop you.

Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

Outstanding close up lens. 105mm length lets you back up from small objects and also an excellent portrait lens.

AF focus is good and manual focus colar provides good feel. Outstanding micro lens. Very satisfied.
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Comments about Nikon 105mm f2.8 G ED AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Micro Lens:

great lens for getting details in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects