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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Australia on 5/6/2010
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
Been using this lens for a couple of weeks and am really liking it so far. It's very sharp for product photography on a table in a light tent. Using it for wildlife shots in the dark the VR comes in handy allowing me to shoot 1/10or slower at 2.8 with 12500ISO in almost pitch black.
If it's not locked into the restricted focal length, it can get "lost" focusing. Once it has focus, it can maintain it very fast.
[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
from Charlotte, NC on 8/19/2009
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
This is one of the best lens I've purchased. It is by far one of the sharpest lens I currently own. It is well worth the costs. It allows 1 to 1 ratio and is the best I've seen for macro photography. Works quickly and easily. It is also great for portrait photography. You have to be a few feet back for length shots, but the sharpness can't be beaten. It is a little heavier than most lens, but definitely makes up for it in its performance.
Example of Macro shot with the len
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Example of Portrait shot with the len
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[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Nebraska on 7/31/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
Love the lens, not the weight!
[8 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
from New York City on 7/29/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
I've read some reviews and labs results that state the VR is less effective when shooting macro. I took some pictures of butterflies with the VR mode on and the edges of the wings were blurry but at the same time the butterflies were moving. I've also taken macro pictures of still and very small objects and the VR worked fine. So perhaps it's still to early to form an opinion of the VR capabilities when shooting macro. So far my only complaint is that the VR is loud.
[6 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
from Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia on 3/28/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
I ahve taken about 150 images with this product and have found it exceeded expectations an all areas of use to this point. I can't improve on it. [...]
[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
from Boston on 3/26/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
This is a great fixed lenth lense for portraits or Macro work.
My best advice would be to rent it first to see if it meets your needs. I am sure you will have to have it. Very sharp, nice lense.
[11 of 14 customers found this review helpful]
from LaGrange, GA on 3/26/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
I have really enjoyed this lens. As a matter of fact, I use it as much as possible. The only complaint I have is that the VR doesn't seem as good as I had expected. I also have the 70-300mm VR and the VR works wonders there. This lens seems to have less VR effect. Of course it's really not a fair comparison because I am the type to use all of the zoom a lens can provide and 105mm is closer to the short end of that lens. I'm sure it is loads better than a non-VR version. If I were to buy again I'm sure I would buy this lens again. I haven't used any other macro lenses so I can't compair it to other brands. Overall I would have to rate this lens as a very good lens as far as IQ and build. It's just a little pricey for macro only because the VR doesn't have any effect at close range.
[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Tacoma, WA on 2/13/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
High quality macro lens.
[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]
from Houston, TX on 2/12/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
This is not an everyday lens for me although it could be. I've used it extensively for the typical macro pictures -- bugs and flowers primarily -- and the pictures are specactular, very sharp. Best macro lens I've ever used. Would also be an excellent portrait lens.
It is expensive and it is very heavy. Both due in part to Nikon's vibration reduction mechanics which seem to work very well although I'm not one to test by experimenting with VR on and off. I now use various Nikon VR glass about 95% of the time.
Can't go wrong with this lens if you're willing to fork out the bucks and your neck will take the strain of a heavy lens.
[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
from Raleigh, NC on 1/17/2007
Comments about Nikon Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Autofocus Telephoto Lens - Gray Market:
I have used the lens several times since purchase. I bought it based on literature and reviews. I've been pretty happy, weight is a concern, it can get heavy. If you don't really need VR, I would at least consider alternatives. All in all I think it's a very good product, very well made - I think it will outlast me!