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Question: Compare nikon 85mm macro and 105VR macro Can anyone advise me whether I should get a nikon 105 VR micro or nikon 85mm micro? I am a beginner in macro photography and 85mm lens is of half the price of 105VR. Is there a significant difference in picture quality between them? Plz advise.
Document: I gotta tell you that this lens is absolutely wonderful..rather it be for macro work or portraiture work you cannot go wrong with this puppy..don't waste your time with the tamron version..it is not half the lens that this one is..I know there is a significant price difference between the nikon & tamron version..but I'm telling you the Nikon is the right choice! spend the extra $$$ and you will surely be rewarded later.
I recently upgraded my D300s to a D700. Of course, that meant upgrading most lenses to utilize the FX sensor. One of those new lenses purchased was the 105 micro.I had the Nikon 85mm DX Micro, which was a great lens, especially when you consider the price.
VR is not that useful at macro level focusing. But this lens also doubles as a very good short tele, and VR is VERY helpful in those situations!In this crop of lenses for Nikon mount (Tamron 90, Sigma 105, & Tokina 100) there is two areas where it excels: 1) the 105VR is constant length and when you are this close to things, it makes a difference; 2) AF-S (quiet focusing).
For anyone using Nikon equipment, this 105 f2.8 VR G lens is one of the best Micro lenses ever made!
I bought this lens shortly after it was introduced. I love macro photography, especially flowers. The 105 VR is a great focal length for use on DX series cameras. The VR is a great improvement over the previous "D" lens which had good optics, but had lousy ergonomics. I'm waiting very impatiently for Nikon to upgrade their 200 F4 Micro to S, VR standards. My only problem with this lens is getting it away from my wife who love using it on her Nikon D7000.
This is the same as on the 60mm micro. For anyone that cares, this lens is now made in China and not Japan, although this is not an issue for me. Anyway, highly recommended and I'm very happy with it. If you're unsure about this, the 60mm, or the 85mm DX just play around with each (maybe rent first). I wanted VR and am going to upgrade to FX in the near future so that's why I went with this one over the others.
I love micro photography and I  never got a real good chance to practice it with normal lenses so I decided to get this for my Nikon D40x. Delivery wasn't bad. It said that I'll get it in one month but I received it in less time. Price is worth it. You can choose Manual or Auto options on it. The lens is however very heavy. You must care for it and watch not to drop it.
I had the 85mm Micro Nikkor that I used on my D7000 and when I got the D800 I had to have this one naturally. One of the finest Macro lenses from Nikon. I have done so much with this Nikkor and never a dull moment. The color and bokeh it produces is unbeatable. Just love it! There are enough reviews written about this master and all I can say is &#34;Want it?... Go get it.&#34; You wont regret it.
I received my Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens around August 11th or so (sorry the exact date escapes me). It opened up a whole new world for picture taking. I LOVE micro/macro shots and this is one awesome lens! It also made me realize how much I still don't know about my D7000 camera, but I am trying to learn as much as possible. This lens gives crisp, clean shots up close or as portraits.
A $900 nikon lens that is made in China. When i tried the demo in the store it says made in Japan and when i got home and unboxed it i was surprised that it was made in China. This country has a negative reputation for poor quality and cheap products, anything that is made in China i advise you to buy extra warranty. I owned 2 Nikon lenses the 24-70mm and the 85mm f1.4G both made in Japan.
Answer: I would suggest getting the 105 mm macro if you want a true macro for closeup photography with any Nikon camera.  I've used this lens for four years and have been extremely satisfied with sharpness and bokeh.  At extreme macro settings, autofocus should be turned off, as it has difficulty searching for focal points.  A 1:1 macro ratio is achieved when end of lens is approximately 5 1/2 inches from the subject.