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Nikon Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Camera Lenses

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

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars   See 3 reviews  | Write a review
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Go, Go Gadget Lens!

by   sailingshot ,   May 13, 2006

Pros:  Very nice optics, VR, AFS, better build than most others.

Cons:  Expensive, VR not too useful for macro, can't match bokeh/sharpbess of Tamron 90.

The Bottom Line:  You really can't go wrong with this lens and there's no other like it on the market.

Overall Rating: 4/5 stars
 

Author's Review


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!
Capt. RB
 

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