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AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm F3.5G ED VR
User Reviews and Specs | Submitted by Alex, Sep 08 2013 06:23 PM | Last updated Sep 27 2013 12:52 AM
DX-format medium telephoto Micro NIKKOR lens is ideal for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1).
Product Number: | 2190 |
Lens Category: | Macro, Short Tele |
Purchase Link: | Buy Now at B&H Photo! |
GENERAL: | |
List Price (USA): | $635 |
In Production: | Yes |
Year Launched: | 2009 |
OPTICS: | |
Format: | DX (APS-C) |
Optical Construction: | 14 elements in 10 groups |
Min. Focusing Distance (cm): | 28.6 |
Max. Magnification (x): | 1.00 |
Reproduction Ratio: | 1:1 |
Coating Type: | Super Integrated |
Special Optical Elements: | Extra-Low Dispersion Element(s) (ED) |
DX Field of View (deg): | 18.8 |
APERTURE: | |
Max. Aperture: | F3.5 |
Min. Aperture: | F32 |
Number of Aperture Blades: | 9 |
Rounded Aperture Blades: | No |
Aperture Ring: | No |
FOCUSING: | |
Focus Type: | AF-S (Silent wave motor) |
Focusing Modes: | AF, M/A, M |
Full-Time AF Override: | Yes |
Internal Focusing: | Yes |
Distance Scale: | Yes |
Macro: | Yes |
FEATURES: | |
Stabilization: | Yes |
Weather Sealing: | No |
Tripod Collar: | No |
DIMENSIONS: | |
Filter Size (mm): | 52 |
Max. Barrel Diameter (mm): | 73 |
Collapsed Length (mm): | 98.5 |
Weight (g): | 355 |
ACCESSORIES: | |
Hood: | HB-37 |
Case: | CL-1018 |
In the Box: | Hood, Lens Pouch |
1 Review
This is a typical macro lens, reminding me of the Tamron SP 90, when it comes to size and looks, but with VR, and is designed with DX sensors in mind.
It is useful with CX / Nikon 1 cameras as well, when it acts like a 230mm lens (in 35mm terms).
Not quite as sharp as the micro-Nikkor 40, and a bit slower (easily compensated by the excellent VR).
I use mine occasionally on my FX camera, where it vignettes quite a lot. But if you're into macro, it is a sharp, cheap, plastic, lens that, although optimised for DX use, can be used on both CX and FX cameras.