The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via Capture One.
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/9.0
Exposure
1/250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/3.2
Exposure
1/2500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/6.3
Exposure
1/250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/10.0
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/160s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/3.5
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/200s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
60.0mm
Aperture:
f/6.3
Exposure
1/500s
Verdict
The Micro-Nikkor AF-S 60mm f/2.8 G ED is an excellent lens that delivers very sharp images straight from the maximum aperture down to f/11, where diffraction starts to reduce resolution. Typical for macro lenses it is practically free of distortion. CAs are moderate and decrease by stopping down (and are easy to correct in post processing anyway), while vignetting is surprisingly high at large apertures.
The bokeh is generally pleasing and smooth. Typical for fast primes there is some amount of bokeh fringing wide open.
The build quality is good and in line with other Nikon lenses in this segment. Thanks to a silent wave drive, AF action is virtually silent and very fast. The only issue in the field is the large hood which easily blocks valuable light at very short focus distances.
In summary, it's a very nice macro lens, at least for those subjects that do not require larger working distances (like shy insects). For those who do not require ultra large apertures, it may also double as a normal lens on a FX camera.
