Have purchased and used the 40, 60, and 105 micros. They're all fine lenses. This 85 lens is especially nice for close-up photography because of the working distance at 1:1 and is quite suitable for portrait work. Nikon has always made fine macro lenses.

I am a long time photo hobbyist and have owned a lot of great gear. I got one of these in the two lens special deal, the other being the great 35mm F/1.8DX. At first I was a little uncertain about this lens as I had seen some reviews that were not the best.

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-Able to take pictures of wildlife such as rabbits without frightening them away, meaning, able to stand pretty far back and get a good shot; -Takes pretty sharp images for the most part; Still learning how to use this lens so hopefully that will improve; -Photos are nice and contrasty

-Camera shake is still present with handheld shots even with VR function

Now if I could fiquire out how to keep the bugs still while I focus, I would have it made.

Really good for what I needed. I use this for jewelry photography for my website and Instagram page and I really like it. Also great when taking photos of my nephew;) really does wonders to portraits

I HAVE BEEN DEBATING WHICH NIKON MACRO LENS TO PURCHASE FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. FINALLY WHEN I SAW ABE'S PRICE ON THE 85MM I MADE MY DECISION AND ORDERED. I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. PEOPLE I DEALT WITH WERE FRIENDLY AND VERY HELPFUL.

Easy To Use; Improves Picture Quality

This is a must have lense! Tack sharp and manual focus overide in M/A mode is very useful! Also a great portrait/general purpose lense.

The best macro lense. Lightweight, strong construction. Stunning photos, beyond emagination, takes you from a beginner to a better photographer. Yes price matters.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Strong Construction

great product for close up pictures.

Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus

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The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR was Nikon's first macro-lens designed specifically for DX-bodies. And it's only the second macro lens that offers image-stabilization following its larger cousin, the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.