Help please

[Oneputt]

I have the opportunity to buy an AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D lens. It is second hand but in very good condition and the price is good.

I am in the market for a macro lens and whilst at 60mm it is a little shorter than I would have liked, it appears to be too good an opportunity to miss.

Does anyone have any experience with this lens?

[sirhc55]

Yes - used one for a few years and can highly recommend it - use it as a stepping stone to a longer focal length down the track

[Oneputt]

Chris what are the main drawbacks with the lens?

[atencati]

Remember, good glass will retain its value over time. If the price is right, you should be able to sell it later for a good price

Andy

[Oneputt]

Price is $450

[sirhc55]

There are no major drawbacks. It will do 1:1 macro and with a reversing ring can give you even greater magnification. The only major difference between the different focal lengths is that the shorter the focal lenfth the closer you have to be to the subject to get 1:1. It also makes for a very nice standard lens as well.

[sirhc55]

Price is $450

That is a reasonable price for a nice piece of glass

[phillipb]

There's a brand new one on ebay current bid is $450 will finish in 4 days.
May bw worth watching even just for comparison.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 1&tc=photo

[Oneputt]

Thanks for the info guys and Phillip I will keep an eye on that ebay item. The one I am looking at will be available mid next week so I have some time to decide what to do.

[phillipb]

 BTW, is this the same lens that Birddog has listed in the bargain section for $535?

[Oneputt]

Phillip it is, and that is another factor in the equation.

[Matt. K]

The 60mm macro lens is an excellent lens. It can be used for portraits...and for general purpose photography, and is outstanding for macro shots. It excells at photographing small objects such as stamps, coins etc. Highly recommended. It is sharp as a tack.