I was using a Nikon D7000 when I first got the lens and could not have been more satisfied with the images it produced. I now own a Nikon D600 and the lens continues to produce simply indescribably beautiful images.

Stunningly sharp; AF and VRII actually works well doing 1:1 macro imaging

A tad heavy

Nikon caters particularly well for macro photographers, with 40mm, 60mm, 85mm and 200mm options in addition to this 105mm lens. An update to the popular Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro optic, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED adds a host of improvements, chief of which being Nikon's...

This lens is perfect. I have taken the best close-up pics I have ever taken using it. Super quiet auto-focus, great vibration control, and overall the best macro lens I have ever seen. A must buy for anyone into macro photography

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Heavy

This Micro lens from Nikon, was the first of it's kind to include vibration reduction when it was introduced. It sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, a silent wave focusing motor, which allows full time manual focus override and Nikon's Nano Crystal anti-reflective lens coatings.

Pros

Definitely the macro lens to start. Maybe for nice softer background look for 200mm macro, and for higher magnification than 1:1 try reverse macro technique, but in basic range this is the the only choice.

Optical stabilizer (works fine even at close-up distances); ultra fast focusing (from 0.5m - ∞); durable metal body

- The focusing is amazingly fast from 0.5m further; but on the macro distance 0,3-0,5m is not so accurate as at the longer distances; but in this situation you will focus manually either; - "framing" is moving during focusing (find more info on internet reviews

Thanks to the addition of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology this is a big lens by conventional 100mm macro standards, and it is also heavier and more expensive than the norm.

Packed full of features

Dubious use of VR technology

Thanks to the addition of ( ) technology this is a big lens by conventional 100mm standards, and it is also heavier and more expensive than the norm. It is, however, very easy to hold and produces some great results.

Packed full of features

Dubious use of VR technology

Very sharp lens and beautiful photos on an Epson D300. It is heavy and a bit cumbersome, but all is forgiven when the photos show up on the computer screen or in prints. Ideal macro lens -- right focal length (at least for my tastes.

Sharp

Automatic focus sometimes hard to achieve; Generally use manual most of the time; VR doesn't work reliable at close distances; For photos this close one should be using a tripod anyone so no big deal

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Slow Focus