It may have been used and not in its original packaging, but you wouldn't know it from the lens itself. I can't find a single thing wrong with it! Not only is the lens a great macro prime lens, but the condition is fantastic.

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 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.

I have held off writing my review till I've had a chance to properly use it. Pro: Takes stunning indoor pictures of flowers! Especially on macro setting. Con: Focus is a bit annoying. It won't always focus on what you want it to focus on and it constantly tries to refocus.

Nikon photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to macro lenses. The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR ($529.99) is one of a pair that's designed specifically for the APS-C sensor size used by Nikon DX cameras , and like the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G , it's extremely sharp.

Very sharp; 1:1 magnification; Compact; Optical stabilization system

Lacks focus limiter switch; Short working distance for 1:1 photography; Not a full-frame lens; Some barrel distortion

Nikon photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to macro lenses. The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR ($529.99) is one of a pair that's designed specifically for the APS-C sensor size used by Nikon DX cameras, and like the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G ($279.99 at Amazon) , it's extremely sharp. But it costs almost twice as much, which cuts out the value proposition that helped make the Micro-Nikkor 40mm an Editors' Choice winner. If you want a longer macro lens and can afford it, we recommend going with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ($896.95 at Amazon) , which adds full-frame compatibility (in case you upgrade cameras in the future), distortion-free optics, and a very useful focus limiter function. If you're entrenched in the DX format, the 85mm is a solid choice for a longer, stabilized lens, but the 40mm is a more appealing budget option. The Micro-Nikkor 85mm ($709.94 at Amazon)  is fairly compact at 3.9 by 2.9 inches (HD) and 12.5 ounces. ...

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR is another excellent macro lens from Nikon thanks to exceptional sharpness and 1:1 magnification.

Very sharp; 1:1 magnification; Compact; Optical stabilization system

Lacks focus limiter switch; Short working distance for 1:1 photography; Not a full-frame lens; Some barrel distortion

Looks really well if you supplement with a flash, preferable diffused.. (my sb-700 has those).. Didnt' look so well with led ring-light, but that was more the light I used... I may continue to keep , though I now wish for the 105mm f/2.8. It's a great price for beginning...

Sharp, fast focus, accurate, auto-focus works well with macro of butterflies that are not moving, light, rugged; good color; f3.5 is adequate for many situations involving sun light

not a FX lens for full frame; will vignette and not a good match with D800 if FX mode (which I should have payed attention to prior to ordering that bundle

I love using this on my Nikon 1 cameras, but it works on my FX cameras as well (you need to do some cropping afterwards, if you use FX mode). Small, and with very effective VR, The only con is that it isn't faster than it is â€" I'd a love a f/2.8 version!

Sharp; small; light; cheap; and VR

Could have been a bit faster; & very plastic

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

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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