Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro

Nikon’s 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro is the latest Micro lens in the Nikon lens line-up, replacing the ageing non-AF-S version.

The Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro is unique in that Nikon refers to its macro lenses as Micro – a name that’s stuck since the 1950s, due to Nikon engineers being quite strict regarding the definition between the two names.
Again, the design is quite sleek and modern – there’s a large manual focus ring with a finely grooved, rubberised grip – and there’s a reproduction ratio guide running from 1:10 to 1:1 in the focus distance indicator. On a DX-format Nikon D-SLR, the 1.5x crop factor means that this lens will have a 35mm focal length equivalent of 90mm, but full-frame FX-format Nikon D-SLRs owners can also use this lens without the increase in focal length. Build is top-notch too, with a proper solid, weighty feel.
Focusing is ultra-quiet, thanks to use of an AF-S (Silent Wave) motor – it’s also good news for D40/40x/60 owners as this will allow for full AF operation.
The manual focus ring is perfectly balanced and weighted for precise control when focusing manually.