Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Slightly smaller diameter

71 mm

89 mm

More than 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Incredible magnification
	1:1 (1x)

	Wide aperture
	f/32

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410

Has worse macro

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489

Has a wider aperture

Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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

Macro lens

Has image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a wider aperture

Has worse macro

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949

Auto focus

Much wider aperture

Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wider aperture

Shorter

Much less magnification

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED.

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Nikon Nikkor
Micro 60mm f/2.8D
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED