Nikon 85mm Macro
An 85mm macro from Nikon - get closer.
Nikon has recently announced the release of a new lens, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR
Firstly, it its worth pointing out that by micro, Nikon actually mean macro. It is a strange terminology not generally adopted by other manufacturers and initially led me to believe that Nikon did not in fact produce a modern macro lens.
Luckily, this is not the case and Nikon have finally decided to add a DX macro to the line up. The lens features a built in Silent wave AF-S motor for fast autofocus, even with entry level DSLRs like the D40/D40x/D60.
The lens employs an advanced VR (Vibration Reduction) for sharp results even at slow shutter speeds, and with a reproduction ratio of 1:1 is ideal for close-up photography.
The lens should go on sale in the UK in Dec with a RRP of £500. Dear Santa…..
