60mm F2.8 AF-D NIKON LENS REVIEW 

Got one mainly for copying 35mm negatives and it works really well for that - super sharp! Seems good for portraits too.

Never forget to set that A/M switch on the lens correctly. If you set the camera to A and forget the lens is in M mode you may burn your camera's AF motor.

This is an awesome lens, its the do it all and ALL, If you need two cameras and one lens, this is the lens.

Dann! I did not know what this marker on the body is. Now I do. Thanks ;)

If you are looking for a general purpose lens which has a macro focus range, the predecessor to the 60mm 2.8 is preferable, being the 55mm 2.8 Micro-Nikkor. The 60mm is a bit too long for most people to use as a general purpose lens. The 55mm 2.8 is designed to give better optical performance at "normal" focus distances, whereas the 60mm 2.8 is relatively inferior compared to the 55mm and other non-macro Nikon lenses in the 50mm range. The macro performance of the 55mm is good, but the 60mm is significantly better. Both lenses are generally considered too short for true macro work, as the focus distances force the lens to crowd the subject, cutting off subject lighting particularly. As noted in the video, most macro work is done with manual focus. For general usage, all 60mm lenses are auto-focus. The vast majority of 55mm 2.8 lenses are manual focus, so may be less attractive for some users as an all-purpose optic, however a very small number of 55mm lenses were installed in auto-focus mounts during the time NIkon was phasing out the 55mm and introducing the 60mm. Probably difficult to find an auto-focus 55mm these days. The 55mm (manual focus) is built like a traditional Nikkor, being fairly compact, all metal, and a bit hefty. The 60mm dates from Nikon's first plunge into auto-focus, which means solid, but a lot of plastic incorporated into the construction. At least the 60mm is not part of the butt-ugly family of first generation AF 50mm lenses. Addendum: The 60mm in basic form focuses down to 1:1, meaning that the focus mount at closest will yield an image on film or sensor which is the same size as the subject. The 55mm focuses down to 1:2, imaging half life size, but extends further down to 1:1 if a dedicated extension tube is added between lens and camera. (Technically, since neither lens focuses closer than 1:1, neither are true macro lenses, but almost every "macro" lens on the market in the last 60 years does not either, so the "macro" naming usage has become a universal abuse.)

I just purchased the 60mm f2.8d from eBay based on the many recommendations here on RU-vid. Looking forward to it's arrival tomorrow and using it. Everyone says it's a great all-around lens. Other than the 50mm f1.8d, this will be my 2nd prime lens... Next on my list is the Tokina 100mm f2.8. Thanks for the review David. I'll be checking back on your other reviews.

This 60mm AF-D is build like a tank. I drop it a couple of times and it stayed with me all this time. The details are extremely sharp. It's one of my work horse lens (24-70mm AF-S being the other). It's goes well with portraiture shoots too! Every Nikonian should own this lens!

I've bought and sold this lens 3 times and will probably buy it again. I always justify selling it because i have a couple of 50mm lenses that I use for general and portraits and I have 100 and 180mm macro lenses for macro and portraits. I really like the 60mm but it always just sit in my cabinet. After a while I start wanting another. I just saw this video and will probably start looking for a deal on another :(

I like the "D" series lenses myself, dont leave Nikon bro, your shooting the best :)

Great video thanks, I love this lens!! One of my favourites...

It's weird: I've thought for years I should have this lens (in screw-drive version) but somehow, whilst buying other stuff, I never got round to the 60 micro AF-D. That is until yesterday when I saw a bargain just too good to ignore and I ordered it. With my new D810, I knew for sure I would have a good one when the used prices hit my target. That finally happened recently & I am happy with it. A D850 will take probably take another 18 months - 2 yrs, but I'll get there in the end. For now, I will enjoy testing out my £159 bargain 60mm Micro on my bargain £849 D810. It will be more of a mid range lens for those super sharp iris, facial hair and skin detail style portraits of weather-beaten old guys (like David) LOL. ps. I already have an old screw-drive Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro so the 60mm & 70mm will fight it out and the looser will get sold.

Best nikon macro !!!

Good review. Really helped a lot. I have subscribed..

What is the difference (if any) between this lens and the identical version which has a "D" suffix?

I keep going back and forth about picking one of these up. I could see myself starting to shoot macro. My biggest concern is that, at such a short focal length, it would seem like you'd often be blocking your own light (as opposed to shooting macro with something longer like a 105mm).

How about some test photos?

Hi, I have a Nikon d500 & 85mm f1.8 lens. I am looking to buy a macro lens for my crop sensor. Should I buy 60mm f2.8 or 85mm f3.5? please suggest which one should I buy?

Great review!

Great lens!!!

Tengo este lente, pero el enfoque manual es demasiado duro, es esto normal?

I have this lens, I was wondering if yours worked in a mode such as Q/QC/Self Timer when using the P and S modes? My lens works perfectly using S (Single shot) mode and A/M when using a setting such as QC but it doesn't work with P/S - it gives me a FEE error.

Hi! can I use this lens for mirrorless camera? Fujifilm?

The Angry Photographer man , said that anyone that doesn't get this lens is an IDIOT ! Said its the best value Nikon lens you can buy because of all the purposes it serves , It can be had in very good used condition on Amazon for around $250 ! So since im wanting to have a micro lens and I really like the D series lens , I think im gonna get this one !

So I purchased one off these in October and didn’t have time to use it. Seller said auto focus didn’t work, cleaned the contacts today set camera and lens to auto and works perfectly, got it really cheap too. That’s the best part.