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[tony_defilippo1]

<p>Hey Shun, have you posted your thoughts on the 60/2.8 AF-S since you got the lens? I did a quick search but didn't see it if you did. I for one would be interested. Since I picked up my D700 my trusty 35-70/2.8 has been glued to the body but I have been considering picking up the 60 based on the reviews and my love for the 55/3.5 and 55/2.8 manual lenses both in focal length and sharpness.</p>

[ShunCheung]

<p>Tony, the 60mm/f2.8 AF-S is an excellent macro lens, but I mainly use it to photograph cameras and lenses when I do reviews. For insects, flowers, etc., I prefer longer macro lenses such as the 105mm and 200mm. The latter has a tripod collar, which is a big plus.</p>

[tony_defilippo1]

<p>Thanks Shun! I've used the 105 VR as a rental and loved the results but hated the 'process', its like a soup can on the front of my camera. If I ever got into macro seriously I'd want that 200 like you say for the working distance. </p>

 

[scott_murphy5]

<p>I have a Hoya HMC UV(0) filter on every lens I own with the exception of my 600mm f/4 ED-IF AIS Nikkor. These are very high quality, and therefore not cheap, filters. And God forbid something happen to the filter, it is a whole lot easier to replace than getting a new front element for the lens. And since all my Nikkors are AI/AIS, some of them dating to the mid 80's it is unlikely that Nikon even still stocks replacement glass elements.</p>