Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5 G Macro ED VR Autofocus APS-C Lens for F-Mount, Black {52}

The AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR is a short-telephoto macro photography lens designed exclusively for DX format on Nikon DSLR cameras.  The Nikkor 85mm f/3.5 VR offers unaugmented 1:1 life-size magnification with more working distance for lighting than a normal macro (perfect for close-up photography and low distortion copy work); it's also a wonderful portrait and general photography lens that produces an angle-of-view equivalent to using a 127mm lens on a Full Frame FX format camera.

The 85mm f/3.5 VR can continuously autofocus from infinity to life-size (1:1).  The internal focusing (IF) design incorporates a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to for smooth, quiet, accurate, and quick focusing and the M/A focus mode setting allows full time manual focus override.  The integral VR (Vibration Reduction) II image stabilization system enables hand held shooting at shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than otherwise possible; it's a major advantage when tripod shooting isn't possible.

Key Features

• Versatile telephoto Micro-Nikkor macro lens with broad range of applications
• Optimized for life-size macro and detailed close-up photography
• Equivalent to a 127mm FX format lens
• Long focal length provides extra macro working distance
• 1:1 reproduction ratio at focus distance of .286m (.9 ft)
• High resolution & contrast, superb color reproduction, minimal distortion
• Close Range Correction ensures sharpest images at all distances
• ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass element help ensure outstanding image quality
• Super Integrated Coating (SIC) prevents lens flare and ghosting
• 9 Blade Rounded Diaphragm Provides more natural out-of-focus highlights
• IF (Internal Focus) design
• AF-S SWM (Silent Wave Motor) delivers fast and quiet autofocus
• M/A Focus Mode allows full time manual focus override
• Focus scale marked with reproduction ratios
• Accepts the popular 52mm filter size

Available accessories include: HB-37 Bayonet Lens Hood, CL-1018 Soft Lens Case, LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, and 52mm filters.