Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens Review

This telephoto macro lens for DX format Nikon cameras costs around £400 and sports Vibration reduction technology, a modest maximum aperture of f/3.5, an internal focusing design and a silent wave focusing motor. The 85mm Micro DX is one of the longer macro lenses available for the DX system, with the 40mm f/2.8, and 60mm f/2.8 Micro lenses available at the shorter end.

The closest equivalents from third party manufacturers included Tamron's SP 90mm f/2.8 Di II, which costs around £330 and has a faster f/2.8 maximum aperture, but doesn't focus internally or have a silent focusing motor. Sigma's 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens, which costs around £340 may also be considered. This lens also has a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture but no silent focusing motor or internal focusing system. Both these third party options also lack Vibration Reduction.

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