Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

$429
60 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
1:1 (1x) Macro

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 74 users at B&H Photo Video

"It is a great lens for macro and portraits"

"Excelent construction, looks great, definitely it's a professional lens, very sharp and none distortion."

"For macro work, at this focal length, you often have to get VERY close to your subject"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
33.3°
60mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
22.3°
91.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	74 mm

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	High max f/stop
	f/32

Cons

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	60 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

	Not a tilt-shift
	Regular images

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	60 mm
	Max focal length	60 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	74 mm
	Diameter	71 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	440 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	33.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	33.4°
	Wide vertical	22.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	22.6°
	Wide diagonal	39.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	39.7°
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	22.3°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	22.3°
	Wide vertical	15°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	15°
	Wide diagonal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	26.6°

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Dell Deaton

(9:46 AM, May 18, 2013)

This is my go-to lens, probably used to photograph more James Bond watches in my studio than any other lens I've used. Period.

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Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs other Nikon FX macro lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D lens?

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