My New Lens : Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D

I just bought this lens earlier this morning and was so happy with the results! The images are so sharp even when used for general photography and works like a charm when used for macro.

The Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro has been around for decades. It is an excellent normal and short telephoto lens, as well as a superb close-up lens.

Micro is Nikon’s word for macro. It’s the same thing. This lens focuses to life-size, which means an object as small as an inch across can fill the frame.

This is another item in my wish-list answered. I hope I could complete my f2.8 set soon enough.

I will be posting sample photos later. I just need to finalized my “just-formatted” PC

Specifications according to Kenrockwell’s site

Name: Nikon calls this the Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D.

Focal Length: 60mm. Used on a DX camera it gives an angle of view similar to what a 90mm lens would give on an FX or 35mm film camera. See also Crop Factor.

Optics: 8 elements in 7 groups. Close-range-correction (CRC). Multicoated.

Diaphragm: 7 conventional straight blades, stopping down to f/32 at infinity. Stops down to f/57 at 1:1.

Hard Infinity-Focus Stop? Yes.

Close Focus: 8.62″ (0.219m). This is the distance to the image plane (the back of the camera).

Working Distance: I measure only 2-7/8″ (73mm) at 1:1. Nikon specifies 3.56″ (90.4mm). This is how close the front of the lens is to the subject at the closest focusing distance, and why I don’t suggest 60mm micro lenses. A 105mm gives you enough room to work and not block your light.

And some more specifications

Lens Construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
Picture Angle: 39 degrees 40 minutes (35mm format), 26 degrees 30 minutes (Nikon DX format)
Minimum Focus Distance: 8 3/4 in.
Maximum Reproduction Ratio (Macro Setting): 1:1
Attachment/ Filter Size: 62mm
Dimensions (diameter x length – in.): 2.8 x 2.9 inches
Weight (oz.): 15.5 oz
Nikon Lens Hood: HN-22
Case(s): CL-S1

Yipee!