Nikon’s latest DX-format medium telephoto Micro (macro) lens is ideal for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1). The official name of the lens is AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR.
This is the latest in a series of DX lenses made specifically for digital SLRs with a 1.5x crop factor, i.e., one and a half times the size of 35mm film. On a DX format camera such as a D300 or D90, this lens is equivalent to 127.5mm in 35mm format.
Here are the highlights:
- Closest focusing distance of 0.286 m/0.9 ft.
- An optical system featuring an extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and optimized for DX-format digital SLRs
- Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet auto-focus operation
- Internal Focusing (IF) without changing the length of lens barrel
- The nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening gives out-of-focus elements a more natural appearance
- An expected street price of US$529.95 in the U.S.
