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JERRY S : Answer to ??? regarding AF functions for this lens: Yes, It will autoficus on Nikon's lower end DSLR's I bought it when I had a D60 and D40. It has it's own focus motor 'AFS' so it will do great on a 3000 or 5000 series or lowerB. MICHAEL C : Sorry but I do not know. I use the lens on my Nikons: D700, D3s, or my D5. These are not low end cameras.
sam k : Does AF work on D3200 with this lens?DR D : I only use D300; it works very wellANTOINETTE B : I use it with my D300 and D800 cameras. I do not know but assume it would be compatible with the D3200.VICTOR G Z : I don't know. I have a Nikon D7200 and the lens works with this camera. You can go to the Nikon home page and it has lens and camera matches (or it used to have.) Victor G ZJOHN H : This is a current series lens, so there should be no problem
Peter M : will this work in the auto mode on my NIKON 5000D ?GREG C : It's a FX (Full frame) lens, so yes it'll work and it'll be like a 80mm on your camera.RYAN N : Yes. It will work in all modes on your D5000. The only camera bodies that will have a problem with this lens are the older, manual focus, film bodies because there is no manual aperture ring. Digital autofocus camera bodies will be able to use this lens in all modes easily.KATHY D : Yes, it does...I just tried it to see...the lens itself has two settings - manual (M) and auto/manual(M/A) if you look carefully at the lens itself. For the auto mode on your camera, make sure the lens is set to M/A. This is a wonderful lens...the first time I tried it I couldn't believe what detail I was seeing...on top of that, the miniature iris I was photographing was growing as I focused in on it...wow!WILLIAM T : I do not know. I use a D700 and it works fine.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2021-06-12T16:28:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens

This is a perfect lens for shooting artwork or jewelry. There is almost no distortion and it is very sharp. On a crop sensor camera it is 90mm equivalent and makes a perfect portrait lens.

Scott M.

2021-01-08T07:47:15

Rated 4 out of 5

Lens

Haven’t used it alot but like it so far

NANETTE B.

2021-01-06T10:48:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Macro Lens

Awesome lens. Has really allowed me to take the next step in macro photography at a reasonable price. Works great with my Nikon D3400. Great quality, not too heavy. Totally worth the price.

MAJD H.

2020-10-17T08:17:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very sharp

This micro lens feels just perfect for the work I do.

KHUN C.

2020-03-26T09:17:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Engagement images

I used the camera first time for engagement images. Several locations around Boston and Cambridge great detail and lighting

Alexander M.

2019-06-16T15:20:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Macro (Micro) Lens

Great lens. Purchased to copy 35mm slides

CHUCK C.

2019-05-14T12:55:58

Rated 5 out of 5

nikon 60 macro n

I really like this lens. I had the d version for twenty years and it stopped auto focusing. Decided to try the new version. I focuses faster than the d and has internal focusing. They are both sharp and good otherwise.

JOSE M.

2018-06-10T03:41:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Redoing every slide I ever scanned.

I generally use a Nikon 105 macro. I purchased to use with the Nikon ES-1 52mm Slide Copy Adapter. I am blown away by the performance of the lens and the copier. Razor Sharp auto Focus, edge to edge, on the plane of the slide at such a short distance, capture of the existing details in the transparency is amazing. digitizing the slide enables one to use raw and Photoshop to bring out a lot more dynamic range than viewing the original.

GEORGE P.

2018-04-17T15:45:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Tack sharp, very impressive!

This is a tack sharp macro lens with incredible close focusing ability. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting to do macro phorography.

Jan E.

2018-01-30T07:05:03

Rated 4 out of 5

Not the fastest, but very good

For the price this is a very nice lens. Because of the focal length I use it for both Macro work and Portraits.

GEORGE C.

2016-06-06T20:39:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lens, very sharp.

Wonderful lens, very sharp, great macro. Only problem is a little hard to mount to D750. Got an email from Adorama from someone to help with questions, so I will ask about this. Otherwise liking this lens and much lighter than the 105mm.

DARIA B.

2016-02-24T05:39:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for close up

What a great lens! I use it all the time for studio food images and it is just the right length lens. It is a very tight fit though. I have been using SLR cameras since the 80's and it is the highest I have come across. The Adorama assistant said sometimes they are like that...?

CHARLES C.

2014-08-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A Great Lens to Own

Very sharp images on close-up shots, as well a good lens to use for stand in portrait work. The lens is light enough, as macro-micro lens go, that it can be used as a "walk around" lens. The 60 feels solid and the focus ring has a good feel to it. I have used this lens for close ups of wildflowers to pottery displays in museums with great results. The only tricky part is using it for insect shots, such as butterflies; for this I have stayed with my telephoto. I hope you enjoy your 60 as much as I have!

Liam

2014-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

f/2.8 confusion explained

The prominent negative review for this macro lens cites that it is NOT f2.8 and the owner returned it. Apparently, this user did not know that Nikon, alone among camera/lens manufacturers, shows the REAL effective f/stop in use at close "macro" distances. All lenses are rated for the f/stop at "infinity". But the focal ratio of all lenses increases as you focus on nearby objects. ANY lens (macro or otherwise) that is focused very close to the subject will effectively be operating at a much higher f/stop. On Nikon macro lenses, the REAL f/stop is calculated and shown as you focus closely. All other camera/lens manufacturers just keep on showing the "infinity" f/stop, which is wildly inaccurate at macro focusing distances. This becomes clear if you try to use a strobe and believe the way-too-optimistic f/stop at infinity when at macro distances. It's likely that this macro lens, when wide open but focused at 1:1 could be at f/8 or so. This is the way ALL lenses work. It was misguided to blame Nikon for being accurate. I have three Nikon macro lenses and all of them show the real effective f/stop as you close in on 1:1.

fpink3

2014-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

I love this lens. I use it for all macro photos but also for portraits as well. It gives very crisp photos as well as excellent bokeh where you want it. Small and easy to carry. Love this...you have to try it to see the results you will get. Worth the price.

ROBIN V.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

I'm currently using the lense on a Fuji S3 Pro UV/IR camera.

GARY W.

2012-08-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens!

This lens is super sharp and lightweight. I typically use it for macro photography but is also a great portrait lens. I've had great results when paired with my SB-700 for close up shots of bugs and flowers. You can't go wrong with this lens.

SCOTT F.

2012-05-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great super sharp micro lens

Would recommend to anyone needing a super sharp close focus micro lens.

JOHN L.

2012-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens...

Great all around lens... Macro, portrait, product, whatever! Quiet, solid and super sharp!

Brian C.

2011-09-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't fret the small stuff.

I use this lens mostly for Macro underwater. Love the lens.

Dan S.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Macro lens

Great macro lens.

Mel

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

piece of junk

Do not buy this lens...it's junk

Doug Z.

2011-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a thrill!

This lens was recommended for delicate, close-up work and it is great. I have begun to get the feel of the additional weight in my hand. I haven't been able to get outside yet because of the snow to take some close-up shots and can't wait. I am learning as I go so I will update as to the ease of this lens. I bought this as a gift for myself.

KATHY D.

2010-05-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens.

I'm very satisfied.

Juze

2010-03-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lens

This is a super lens. Sharp and quick focusing, for a macro. Nice portrait lens also. I have the 105mm and was unsure whether or not I would get much use out of the 60mm but I find that I'm using it more than I thought. I look at the 60mm as my "indoor" macro lens and the 105mm as my "outdoor macro.

Mel

2010-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

NIKON MADE GOOD BETTER !!!!!

As an underwater Photographer the 60 MM is very fast focus in lower light and is great for the macro shots of small creatures. I really enjoy the way it operates inside an underwater housing. I cannot believe how sharp and clear the whole frame is... Finally I can quit worring about reflections, and concentrate on the shot.. Thanks Adorama

Dan S.

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Northern Virginian Loves It

This lens is not a disappointment - I am happy with this product. Try it - you'll like it.

The V.

2009-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Macro Lens

First of all, this is a fine macro lens. If you think this is much sharper than the previous model, think again. I also own the older lens, and it is very, very sharp. This G lens may be sharper, but if it is, not by much. This is a very fine macro lens. The major difference in this model, is the speed of the focus and how quiet it is. Unlike the old lens, the front lens element is close to the front. You should get a good quality filter for the the lens. Nikon wants about 50 for a clear glass filter. Buy a B+W filter and get what you pay for.

WILLIAM P.

2009-05-31T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Blew me away!

The first day I got this lens, I tried a few shots and was overjoyed by the clarity. The most amazing shots were of a dollar bill. I was able to get within a couple inches of the bill, and the fine detail astounded me. The images revealed details that I had never imagined in the printing. One warning: as you get closer to the object, the depth of field narrows. When taking photos of the dollar bill, the depth of field was probably about 1 millimeter, which meant that a simple fold in the bill threw parts of the image out of focus. Bearing that in mind, you can still get amazing shots.

JOHN T.

2009-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a sweet lens!

What a fantastic lens. Talk about closeups! You can see the hairs on the dragonfly's legs!

Amy

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Nikon 60mm F/2.8 AF-S Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Nikon

  • MPN

    2177

  • Lens Series

    Nikon G

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Macro

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    7.92" / 18cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    60mm

  • Angle Of View

    FX Format 39 deg. / DX Format 26 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.12x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    Yes

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    12 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Dimensions

    2.9 x 3.5" (73 x 89mm)

  • Weight

    15.0oz / 425g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    018208021772

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About Nikon 60mm F/2.8 AF-S

FEATURED REVIEWS

A great lens for portrait and close-up

By ccutter

This lens was bought to replace a Nikkor 105 mm lens that I bought 20 years ago and later sold. Now that i am into digital photography i need a similiar lens. This lens is lightweight, slightly "fat" (lens cap size is 62), and provides no means to change aperature adjustment except inside the camera controls. I prefer the manual focus for close-ups because it works well, is faster, and doesn't change as your camera may change its point of view.For full macro you need to get very close to the ...

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Blew me away!

By JOHN T.

The first day I got this lens, I tried a few shots and was overjoyed by the clarity. The most amazing shots were of a dollar bill. I was able to get within a couple inches of the bill, and the fine detail astounded me. The images revealed details that I had never imagined in the printing. One warning: as you get closer to the object, the depth of field narrows. When taking photos of the dollar bill, the depth of field was probably about 1 millimeter, which meant that a simple fold in the bil...

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The Compact, versatile Micro-NIKKOR lens for close-up, copy work and general photography. It provides continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1 reproduction ratio). Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables accurate, high-speed and quiet autofocus operation. Two aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration even at the widest aperture.

ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration. The Internal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates barrel length changes for consistent handling-design also eliminates front element rotation, enabling easier use of polarizers and Nikon's Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.

Nikon 60mm F/2.8 AF-S Features

  • Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat virtually eliminates internal reflections across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image integrity
  • Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color performance, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
  • Optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements
  • M/A Focus Mode allows fast, smooth transitions, autofocus to manual operation

Key Features

  • 62mm UV Filter
  • 62mm Digital UV Filter
  • 3-Piece Neutral Density Filter Kit
  • Universal Lens Cap Tether
  • PLUS 1 Year Service Plan
  • Ideal for flexible high-performance expansion

What's in the box:

  • Nikon 60mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro NIKKOR AF ED Lens
  • LC-62 62mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
  • LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-42 Bayonet Hood
  • CL-1018 Flexible Lens Pouch
  • Nikon 1 Year Warranty