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Nikon Macro lenses for less than $700 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1	Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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

Aperture	f/2.8	Min focal length	60 mm

Focus motor	None	Max focal length	60 mm

Length	74 mm	Diameter	71 mm

Weight	440 g	Auto focus	Yes

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

#2	Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

"Bought this lens for my wife's D5000 so she could do some macro work. Very impressive quality and unbelievable how sharp this lens really is." bhphotovideo.com

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Aperture	f/2.8	Min focal length	60 mm

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Max focal length	60 mm

Length	89 mm	Diameter	71 mm

Weight	425 g	Auto focus	Yes

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

#3	Nikon Nikkor Micro 55mm f/2.8

Aperture	f/2.8	Min focal length	55 mm

Focus motor	None	Max focal length	55 mm

Length	n/a	Diameter	n/a

Weight	290 g	Auto focus	Yes

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Nikon Macro lenses for less than $700 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

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Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

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

Nikon Nikkor Micro 55mm f/2.8