AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED ***NEW***

[shutterbug]

105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor: Major Features

- The world's first macro lens equipped with SWM and VR systems
- VR II Vibration Reduction technology allows photographers to shoot hand-
held at as many as 4 shutter speeds slower* (at near infinity to 1/3x
shooting and approx. 1 step at near 1:1) than would otherwise be
possible, assuring dramatically sharper hand-held images.
- Incorporates Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast and quiet autofocusing,
and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation.
- Engineered for use with Nikon digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.
- Offers a 105mm focal length (picture angle equivalent to 157.5mm with
Nikon DX format).
- Design incorporates 14 elements in 12 groups (with 1 ED glass and 1 Nano
Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements).
- ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat combine to minimize chromatic aberration,
providing higher resolution and high-contrast images.
- Employs a nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening ensuring that out-of-
focus elements appear more natural.
- Offers a Maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1.
- Enables focusing from as close as 31cm (12.2 in.) from the subject
through its entire focal range.
- M/A mode for rapid switching between autofocus and manual focus
operation.
- Internal Focusing (IF) design simplifies the use of circular polarizing
filters.
- HB-38 Bayonet Lens Hood (included) greatly reduces stray light,
enhancing image quality.
- Supplied with CL-1020 Flexible Lens Pouch


http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06...onafsvr105.asp

[longkangman]

macro 1:1 nice pice of equipment, put into my wish/dream list.

[shutterbug]

And also

Nikon Coolpix S5 and S6
Nikon Coolpix P3 and P4
Nikon Coolpix L2, L3 and L4

[deadpixel]

YES!...YES!...YES!...YES!...YES!...YES!...YES!....

Whoooohooo! Yes! Finally!

A Nikon macro lens with VR!

[deadpixel]

And it's not a DX....getting better and better....

[zaxh81]

most important.... how much?

[Nik-enduser]

My guess would be $1200 to $1800.

[majere2sg]

Yes finally a macro VR lens.. now waiting for the 300mm f/4 VR..

[photogene]

Originally Posted by majere2sg Yes finally a macro VR lens.. now waiting for the 300mm f/4 VR..

Should be Nikkor AFS VR 400 mm f2.8 ED.

[majere2sg]

Originally Posted by photogene Should be Nikkor AFS VR 400 mm f2.8 ED.

Just aiming for one I think can afford..

[Woops]

Hope the demand is not as hot as the 18-200 VR.

[wcsiaw]

Nice! My dream lens... A treasure for some macro shooters..

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Woops Hope the demand is not as hot as the 18-200 VR.

Yeah.. but I will still need to consider because I already have the older 105/2.8 Micro. Now since this is a G lens, I can't sell my old one because I still have older bodies which cannot take G lenses.

[Woops]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Yeah.. but I will still need to consider because I already have the older 105/2.8 Micro. Now since this is a G lens, I can't sell my old one because I still have older bodies which cannot take G lenses.

Me too. Must think hard and eat more grasses. Just bought a macro lens < 3 mths ago.

[Cheesecake]

the original 105micro will be discontinued la.. right?

sidenote... *basket.. CS down for such a long time!

[Benign]

Quote: And it's not a DX....getting better and better....

Meaning?

[Cheesecake]

Originally Posted by Benign Meaning?

u can use it on a F6 la...

[Lenovo]

Originally Posted by deadpixel And it's not a DX....getting better and better....

DX is more practical for wider angle lens.

[Benign]

Quote: u can use it on a F6 la...

I was thinking of FF again lor

[ortega]

time to eat grass first and BBB in april

my dream come true