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  • Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
  • Internal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length, for consistent handling
  • Two aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even at the widest aperture
  • M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusing
  • ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration
  • Nano Crystal Coat and high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
  • Closest focus distance of approximately 0.185 m (0.6 ft.)
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus objects appear more natural
  • Accepts 62 mm filter attachments
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  • Focal length: 60 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (with one ED glass lens, two aspherical lenses, one with Nano Crystal Coat)
  • Picture angle: 39°40' (26°30' with Nikon DX format)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
  • Minimum f/stop: 32
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.185 m (0.6 ft.) (life-size)
  • Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:1
  • Macro focusing: Available
  • M/A mode: Available
  • Weight (approx.):: 425 g/15.0 oz.
  • Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera's lens mounting flange): 73 x 89 mm/28.7 x 35.0 in.
  • External front filter attachment frame: Does not rotate
  • External front filter: 62mm
  • Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-42


- 62mm snap-on front lens cap LC-62
- Rear lens cap LF-1
- Bayonet hood HB-42
- Flexible lens pouch CL-1018

Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED Reviews


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Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED
 
4.7

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (10)
  • Consistent output (7)
  • Easily interchangeable (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Rugged (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (6)
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      • Enthusiast (3)

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    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Love this lens

    By Rich in Sactown

    from Sacramento, ca

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Fast / accurate auto-focus

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Macro Photography

      Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

      I use this for closeups, mostly flowers and landscape.
      I also find it's fun to use on other objects.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great for Macro

      By Paul

      from Colorado

      About Me Professional

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Durable
      • Easily Interchangeable
      • Lightweight
      • Quick Focus
      • Rugged
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Special Effects
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

        I use this for all macro shots.

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great all around lens

        By PJA

        from Marietta GA

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Quick Focus
        • Rugged
        • Sharp Focus
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Landscape Photography

          Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

          I use this lens daily for general photos, portraits and attempts at my sons sporting events. Overall I am very pleased with this lens

          Comment on this review

          (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          AF-S Micro Nikkor 60MM 2.8G ED A+

          By Shutterspeed43

          from Fairfax, Va

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Lightweight
          • Quick Focus
          • Rugged
          • Sharp Focus
          • Strong Construction
          • Very quiet

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Flower Photography
            • General Use
            • Special Effects

            Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

            Easy to use lens, sharp as a tack focuses quickly

            Comment on this review

            (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            New product with lasting appeal

            By RoamerWest

            from San Francisco, CA

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Easily Interchangeable
            • Lightweight
            • Quick Focus
            • Sharp Focus

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use
              • Landscape Photography
              • Sports/Action

              Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

              Better sharpness than expected, contrast is bright, background is smooth.

              Comment on this review

              (7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Next generation Macro.

              By friedheadset

              from N. Arizona

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Durable
              • Easily Interchangeable
              • Easy To Clean
              • Rugged
              • Sharp Focus
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Close-up
                • General Use

                Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

                This in the latest generation of Nikon 60mm Macro Lens. Internal focusing, new design and newest anti-reflection coating. I bought it for the new "FX" format cameras.

                Comment on this review

                (20 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great results with this lense

                By P.H

                from Allenton, WI

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Easy To Clean
                • Sharp Focus

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Back-Up
                  • General Use
                  • Macro and portraits
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Nikon 60mm PC-E Micro NIKKOR f/2.8G ED:

                  This lense gives you great results when shooting macro photos as well as portrait shots. Also is great for general photos.

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