Nikon 60mm Micro f2.8

I bought a new Nikon 60mm Micro lens 2 days ago and I can't believe

how sweet it is! On my D70, it's a 90mm which makes it PERFECT for

portraits. I love primes. I also own the 85mm and 24mm Nikon lens,

but this 60mm Micro is by far my favorite, especially for portraits,

but I'm going to get out tomorrow and shoot some sceneries with it.

Has anyone else used this lens, or if you use another brand of camera,

have you tried the 60mm on a DSLR or 90mm on a full frame body? I'd

like to know your opinions...

I don't understand, why did you buy the micro? It's slower, and only slightly longer than the 50 1.8, and costs an arm and a leg more. The 50 becomes a 75, woudn't that be long enough? Also, the 60mm is very long, is it not? I personally don't see the point of the 60mm, as the 50 with extension tubes is considered a great macro lens in its own right.

I would suppose greg would use the lens for close-up photography.

Gregg - how's the bokeh?? IMO, the 85mm/1.4AFD is the PERFECT lens for portraiture on a film camera; however, it is somewhat long on a D70, but I like this lens so much, I just make do, even if I have to back up (when possible).

 

I've used a 90mm, but on a rangefinder, and at least for me, that's about as long as I would go with an RF. I've tried a 135mm with an RF, but, again IMO, once you get longer than 100mm, the 35mm format is just so much more convenient than an RF.

Tristan -

I have a 50mm lens but it's just a little too wide in my studio, and for MY purposes 75mm is not enough. It may suit you well but the 60mm going to 90mm on the DSLR is absolutely perfect. Plus, I don't use extension tubes.

 

Gary -

Absolutely! The close up function of the lens is an added bonus for me.

 

KLIX - You are right about the 85mm's Bokeh, it can't be beat. I use it for outdoor portraiture - Head shots, and it's awesome, but as you have experienced, for me it's just a little too long in my studio. The 60mm Bokeh is, however, very good. I'm telling you, the 60mm is the Baby Bear, not too long, not too short, it's just right. I don't find it to be slow either. Going from Micro to normal it takes a while to hunt but after that it's ok.