Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2008-01-29
MSRP Price: $569
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Poor
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This compact, versatile Micro lens for close-up, copy work and general photography provides continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1).
Nikon AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 60mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1.0x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 26°30' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 39°40' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.60 ft. (0.185m) |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual, Auto/Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 2.9x3.5 in. (Diameter x Length), 73x89mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 15 oz. (425g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | LC-62 62mm Snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-42 Bayonet hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouch |
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I also bought this lens to use it with the duplicator of negatives and slides, but using it also for himself I appreciated the remarkable qualities of sharpness, flatness of field, micro-contrast and even pleasant bokeh in full aperture portraits
Although many photographers prefer the 105 Micro, I got this one originally because it pairs with the Nikon ES-2 Film Digitizer Adapter for making high resolution “scans” of 35mm film. Since then I have come to depend on this lens for still life and other close-up work as well with great quality results. I’m not a scientific tester, but this lens meets all my professional quality standards. Nice that it stops down all the way to f:32, but I haven’t needed to use that much, so I can’t speak to how well it handles diffraction at that aperture. I have also used it for portraiture and it’s great wide open at f:2.8 with pretty creamy bokeh. It’s the only F-mount lens I’ve kept since converting to the Z system.