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

<p>DX-format medium telephoto Micro NIKKOR lens is ideal for extreme close-up and general photography with continuous autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1).</p>

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Question

Does it work with Nikon D 7000?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Tarzan

1 year, 11 months ago

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answer 1

I use it with my D7000; it works fantastically. Definitely recommend the combination.

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

1 year, 11 months ago

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answer 2

Absolutely

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Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Experience: 6-12 months

Role: Professional photographer

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

Nicky Nikon

1 year, 11 months ago

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answer 3

Yes it does.

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

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1 year, 11 months ago

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Where is this lens made?

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asked 1 year, 4 months ago

Ron

1 year, 4 months ago

Location : AZ

Age: Over 65

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

on AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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Nikon operates factories all across the globe and each operate to the same high standard. While individual cameras are marked with their country of manufacture we can't make a blanket statement about which camera is produced where.

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

NikonStaff

1 year, 4 months ago

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answer 2

My 105mm Micro nikkor is made in China. I'll assume the 85mm is also made in China to Nikon specs.
I can find no fault with these lenses, They are superb in every way.

Location : South Oregon coast

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Favorite Subject: Nature

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

Buster

1 year, 4 months ago

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China.

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Does it work for D5000?

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

kapakli

1 year, 5 months ago

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answer 1

yes

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answered 1 year, 5 months ago

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1 year, 5 months ago

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answer 2

Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5000.

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answered 1 year, 5 months ago

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Does it work with D90?

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haas

1 year, 1 month ago

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Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

on AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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answer 1

Your D90 has an inbuilt focus motor so should work with almost all nikkor and other manufacturers Nikon comparable AF lenses.

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1 year, 1 month ago

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answer 2

Yes

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1 year, 1 month ago

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Minimum Aperture

Hi,

Why our Tech Specs says Minimum Aperture f32, when my camera shows f36? I have d300.

asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Anonymous

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5 G Lens has a minimum aperture of f/32 at infinity focus. However, when shooting with micro lenses, increasing the reproduction ratio decreases the amount of light that is projected onto the sensor. This decrease in light causes the "effective f-number" of the lens to be higher than the original value. The camera will display the effective f-number in order to give the user an accurate representation of exposure.

For more information on this please see pages 17 and 148 of the AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5 G Lens Manual. A copy of this manual can be downloaded from this page:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13948#Anchor-17

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answer 2

f/32 at infinity. f/45 minimum focus distance.

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Does it work with a Nikon D 3100?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

1 year, 11 months ago

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Yes it does.

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does this lens work/fit a D80?

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asked 1 year, 10 months ago

rebo

1 year, 10 months ago

Location : south louisiana

Age: Over 65

Favorite Subject: Family & Friends

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

on AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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yes

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1 year, 10 months ago

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Does this lens work on the D 300?

Location : SD

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asked 1 year, 10 months ago

Jeannie

1 year, 10 months ago

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Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 2-5 years

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D300.

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answered 1 year, 10 months ago

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Does it work with a D 70s ?

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asked 1 year, 7 months ago

Anonymous

1 year, 7 months ago

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Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 6-10 years

Experience: More than 10 years

Role: Semi-professional photographer

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Yes, fully compatible.

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answered 1 year, 7 months ago

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Does this lens (AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR) work/fit with D5100?

Location : Memphis

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Favorite Subject: Landscape

Nikon Family: 0-1 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Just getting started with photography

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Favorite Subject: Landscape

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Role: Just getting started with photography

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yes

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Does it work for D3000?

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Portrait

Nikon Family: 0-1 years

Experience: 3-6 months

Role: Just getting started with photography

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

Uday

1 year, 3 months ago

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Age: 25-34

Favorite Subject: Portrait

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Experience: 3-6 months

Role: Just getting started with photography

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Yes, full functions.

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D50 compatibility

Hi - am planning to get this lens (AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR) - but is it readily compatible with Nikon D50 digital SLR (w/out any ring or extra attachment)?

Thanks in advance!

Location : Princeton, NJ

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 11-20 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

Amit

1 year, 3 months ago

Location : Princeton, NJ

Age: 35-44

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 11-20 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

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Yes, this lens is fully compatible with the D50.

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answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Is this lens good for taking closeup photos of eyes?

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1 year ago

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Yes. Most macro lenses will let you get close enough to reproduce at a ratio of 1:1 or lifesize. To better understand macro photography, read this article: http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-E...

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Difficulty acquiring focus in manual or auto mode

I am using this lens with a D5100 in both manual and autofocus modes. In autofocus mode at moderate macro distances (min. to ca. 24") the autofocus will sometimes lose focus and have difficulty acquiring focus even if I point to a mid-distance high contrast subject to help it recover. Also, if I attempt to manually acquire focus either in the M or A position on the lens the focus ring will turn without positively moving the lens elements. With enough turning I have so far been able to get the elements to move. I assume there is a clutch type mechanism to permit manual focus with the lens in A mode, is it possible that this clutch has failed or is failing? The lens is only a few months old. Despite acceptable optics, the mechanical aspects of this lens are disappointing for a Nikon product.

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Nikon Family: 21+ years

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asked 1 year ago

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1 year ago

Location : North Central Washington USA

Age: Over 65

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 21+ years

Experience: 3-6 months

Role: Serious passion, hobbyist

on AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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In order to better assist you, please give us a call and provide case # 120530-000929.
Nikon Technical Support
8AM - 2AM (Eastern) 7 days a week
1-800-Nikon-US (1-800-645-6687)

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answered 11 months ago

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Does this work with P90 Coolpix SLR

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11 months ago

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No, P90 is a fixed lens camera.

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11 months ago

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Does this lens fit and work for the CoolPix L810?

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10 months ago

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Does it work with a D70s?

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Nature

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Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

asked 10 months ago

Jim

10 months ago

Age: 55-65

Favorite Subject: Nature

Nikon Family: 11-20 years

Experience: Less than a month

Role: Occasional user, memory keeper

on AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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Yes! D70s has built in lens motor and will autofocus with both AF and AF-S lenses

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will any nikon teleconverter work with this lens?

asked 10 months ago

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10 months ago

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No.

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What comes with the lens?

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8 months ago

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52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52)
Rear lens cap (LF-1)
Bayonet hood (HB-37)
Flexible lens pouch (CL-1018)

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Will this lens work with a D60?

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Yes it is fully functional.

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Does it work with Nikon D 7000?

Where is this lens made?

Does it work for D5000?

Does it work with D90?

Minimum Aperture

Does it work with a Nikon D 3100?

does this lens work/fit a D80?

Does this lens work on the D 300?

Does it work with a D 70s ?

Does this lens (AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR) work/fit with D5100?

Does it work for D3000?

D50 compatibility

Is this lens good for taking closeup photos of eyes?

Difficulty acquiring focus in manual or auto mode

Does this work with P90 Coolpix SLR

Does this lens fit and work for the CoolPix L810?

Does it work with a D70s?

will any nikon teleconverter work with this lens?

What comes with the lens?

Will this lens work with a D60?

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