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Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED

Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED

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Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Model

AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED

Origin

Japan

About the Product

This compact, versatile Micro lens for close-up, copy work and general photography provides continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size.

When greater working distance is needed for close-up and macro shooting, the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8 delivers 105mm of reach, exceptional image quality, a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and 1:1 reproduction ratio.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

60 millimeters

105 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

60 millimeters

105 millimeters

Lens Type

Macro

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens

It creates very sharp and clear shots for macro purposes and even for portraits at times.
It is a very good normal lens, extremely sharp.
Its effective focal length is 90mm which is ideal for portraiture.
The lens is sharp from f/2.8, so sharp it'll cut you!
It is the perfect focal length for portraits.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED Fixed Macro Lens

The bokeh this lens produces is clean and well-defined.
This lens has an impressive f32 minimum aperture.
The 105mm focal length and the F2.8 aperture make this a very suitable portrait lens.
This lens does macro which is great.
Photos are very sharp and with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 you can let lots of light in considering the focal length of 105mm.

Size & Weight

Height

2.9 in.

3.3 in.

Width

2.9 in.

3.3 in.

Depth

3.5 in.

4.6 in.

Weight

15 oz.

25.4 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens

It's a good size match for the D200-300 line.
It's light, easy to carry, and tucks away neatly inside practically any camera bag.
It is well constructed and weight is good.
I like its close focus ability, internal focus, lightweight, and build quality.
Heavy for the size.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED Fixed Macro Lens

The lens is massive and heavy, and I love that!
The weight of the lens is very acceptable.
It has nice clarity, and is very light weight.
Weight is perfect. Highly recommend.
The lens is fat and a bit heavy.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

7.2 in.

12 in.

Field Of View

FX 39°40' / DX 26°30'

FX 23°20' / DX 15°

Zoom Type

Manual

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus, Manual/Auto Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens

The autofocus is fast and sharp.
The autofocus is quiet and fast.
Its autofocus is very accurate.
Beautiful results, compact, crisp, Manual and Auto focus is great.
The lens is incredibly sharp and contrasty.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED Fixed Macro Lens

Images are crisp, distortion-free, clean, and accurately cast.
Excellent image quality. The AF motor is indeed extremely quiet.
The VR comes in handy and helps get sharp images.
It focusses very quickly, the images are incredibly sharp.
The VR doesn't work that well at macro distances.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

12 Elements in 9 Groups

14 Elements in 12 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

62 millimeters

Extras

Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, Nano Crystal Coat, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, AS stands for Aspherical lens elements

Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano Crystal Coat, Vibration Reduction

What customers say about "Features"

Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Lens

It's those wonderful ED elements and the 9-blade aperture that combine to produce fantastic wide open image sharpness and a smooth-as-silk bokeh.
9 round aperture blades, which makes the bokeh consistently round.
It has a SWM motor, and focusing is really fast and quiet!
9 nine rounded aperture blades (instead of 7 straight) for very pleasant bokeh.
New Nano crystal coatings provide better color and contrast.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro NIKKOR 105mm f2.8G IF-ED Fixed Macro Lens