( 50 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
If you want to go macro, this the lens for nikon and nikon mount cameras. I do most of my shooting hand held and I have no complaints. I am happy! Samples here: [...] Coupled with 2x extender and you enter a word of near micro photography.
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 20 2009
This lens is unbelievably sharp and bright from edge to edge. Better image quality at any aperture than my Nikkor 80-200 f2.8, 24-70 f2.8, and even the 50mm f1.4. Nikon also underestimated the maximum magnification. They say it's 1:1 on a full-frame sensor, but I'm getting about 1.8:1 with my DX sensor. The VR2 is great. My only other VR lens is a 70-300 VR1. I could tell the difference in VR performance on the first frame I shot with the 105. I would like to use this lens a lot more than I do, but unfortunately, the DX sensor size that is so great for magnification ratio also makes it an awkward 150mm equivalent. That's a focal length I don't find much use for in everyday shooting. Seems like I'm always either using the 80-200 @ 200 or the 24-70 somewhere between 50 & 70. Also, unlike other reviewers, mine focuses pretty slowly. My 80-200 (non-afs) beats the pants off the 105 in focus speed. Focus is smooth and quite, so I don't think it's defective. It's set to manual for macro shooting most of the time anyway, so this isn't a problem for me. I wouldn't consider it for action shots though. One last peculiarity is that at close range focusing changes the magnification ratio substantially. This hasn't been a problem for me since much of my macro shooting is hand-held in the field. If you're the type who knows the exact distance from subject to focal plane for the magnification you want, then you may find this annoying. I gave this lens 4 stars only because of its focus speed and limited usefulness on my DX sensor camera. It definitely deserves 5 stars for its macro performance and, though I've never tried it, I bet it's a fantastic portrait lens on a full-frame camera. I can't wait until I can afford a D700 to mount it on.
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Posted: Jun 8 2009
The clarity of this lense as well as the features are amazing!! I have no complaints other then Nikon raising the prices on all their lenses!
