Nikon Micro-Nikkor AF-S G ED VR 85 mm f/3.5 Lens

[JH Foto]

Nikon Micro-Nikkor 85mm AF-S G ED VR f/3.5 Lens

Any views on this lens please..?

 

[Fred Kingston_RIP]

The Tokina 100mm f2.8 has better performance at a lower price.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

I have no real, legitimate experience with Macro lenses, but I do hear a lot and lately I've heard the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro is the hot ticket.

 

[JH Foto]

I have my eye on this nikon lens at a greatly reduced genuine price, very tempting.....

 

[hark]

Not everyone goes by DXO Mark, but here's their rating of this lens on a D5300. Based on this, I suggest you consider something else.

Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR mounted on Nikon D5300 : Tests and Reviews

The Tokina that Fred mentioned sells for $379.

Tokina AT-X PRO D 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens f/Nikon AF ATXAF100PRON

I've also heard excellent reviews of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8. I own the Nikon 105mm f/2.8--it is fantastic.

 

[JH Foto]

DXO...?....All other reviewers give it very good reports..

 

[Blacktop]

At this price I would much rather go for the Tokina 100mm or the Tamron 90mm (there is 2 of them I believe, one with and one without vibration control)
If not for any other reason , the 85mm is a DX lens. Unless you know that you're going to stay with a DX camera for a while, these other lenses that I have mentioned would be a better option,imo.

 

[pforsell]

How about Micro-Nikkor 60 f/2.8? It is known to be extremely good. Or the 105/2.8?

The resale value of the used 85/3.5 DX lenses seems to be well below $200 here in northern Europe, which suggests it's really not very hot. But if you can get one at $100 and later sell it at $200, it would be worth your while.

 

[salukfan111]

I have my eye on this nikon lens at a greatly reduced genuine price, very tempting.....

Luke you must go with the Tokina. Use the force to resist the nikon.

 

[JH Foto]

I bought the Nikon as new for £175, results to follow........

 

[JH Foto]

Apology guy's......You were right and I was blind, I now realise that this lens was a mistake but am able to sell it for what I paid and am going for the Tamron SP 90mm macro.