Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Strong Construction

Tough To Attach

very good optical and construction quality, my favorite lens

Cons

very good optical and construction quality; my favorite lens

While I hope to create a full Nikon 85mm f/2.8D PC-E Micro Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information and...

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.

This lens is one of the best made by nikon. stunning sharp, other pictorial results excellent as well. PC-E version is a bit lighter than older PC, but you cannot use PC-E mounted on any older body and any of extension rings, bellows without electric contacts cannot be used because of electronicaly...

A great lens which had more uses than you may expect.If you need F/40+ outside ... done If you're trying to get something on the table pin sharp when it's angled @ 45deg + your light is f/5.6 ... done Want to try some different looks to portrait images ...

Consistent Output; Durable; Rugged; Sharp Focus; Technical

This may not be a lens you use daily, however it makes life so much easier if you are shooting product, especially if you, like me were brought up on large format 5x4 camera movements.

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.

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

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