Easier than expected

I have used this lens for close focus flower work and some outdoor images of frost on leaves. In the week since it came I have found it to be easier to use than expected with my Nikon D800. Live view and review of the histogram both made for easy exposure.

Consistent Output; Durable

Tilt-shift

"With this tilt-shift lens you can make miniture time lapse, or pictures. The 9 bladed design creates stunning bokeh."

For those who like view camera style flexibility

This is obviously a specialized lens, not something that the casual shooter would consider getting. That said, for some very interesting in-camera effects the tilt and shift become quite interesting.

Nikon 85mm f/2.8D PC-E Micro Nikkor

Bought this in 2009 for tricky product macros. It is not the E version but then that is something that I don't need and I'm glad I have the can't go wrong version. The only downside in handling is that you can't shift and tilt in the same axis, unless you change that.

beautifully built, IQ amazing, very nice focus ring; very flexible

can't tilt and shift independently; only 1:2 Macro