60mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
p.5 #160mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
RoamingScott wrote:
Hadn't seen a katydid since I was a kid.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54734279243_c7504f65ea_o.jpg
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. It's a week of Katydids I guess. I did not know there was a thing called a Katydid until 2 days ago when @Ripolini identified it here
Hadn't seen a katydid since I was a kid.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54734279243_c7504f65ea_o.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54734288848_8c74c1152b_o.jpg
. It's a week of Katydids I guess. I did not know there was a thing called a Katydid until 2 days ago when @Ripolini identified it hereAug 21, 2025 at 01:35 AM
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p.5 #360mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
I still can't believe I got this lens for $200 
Oct 06, 2025 at 07:45 AM
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p.5 #460mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
This thread is bound and determined to slip into that good night, not gonna let it
Apr 09, 2026 at 10:43 AM
p.5 #560mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Night blooming cactus in Chandler Arizona. 60 G, 4/11/2026.
Harry Palmer
Giant Argentine blossoms.
Harry Palmer
Giant Argentine blossoms.
NIKON Z 7_2 60mm f/2.8G lens 60mm f/11.0 1/60s 220 ISO +0.3 EV
Apr 11, 2026 at 04:28 PM
p.5 #660mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
birdied wrote:
I have the older D version and love this lens. However, I do use it mainly for macro work.
Birdie
Birdie, your images are pure art, love these from a decade ago!
I have the older D version and love this lens. However, I do use it mainly for macro work.
Birdie
Birdie, your images are pure art, love these from a decade ago!
Apr 12, 2026 at 09:03 AM
p.5 #960mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Aug 29, 2026 at 06:28 AM
p.5 #1060mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Pollinate me D810, AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sep 04, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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p.5 #1160mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
prigault wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55508163794_f436c13672_h.jpgPollinate me
D810, AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Super!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55508163794_f436c13672_h.jpgPollinate me
D810, AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Super!
Sep 04, 2026 at 12:43 PM
p.5 #1260mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
An example of the bokeh of the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G
Autumn leaves
D810, AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm @ f/3.5
Autumn leaves D810, AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm @ f/3.5
Sep 17, 2026 at 09:24 PM
p.5 #1360mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
Sep 23, 2026 at 01:35 PM
p.5 #1460mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
old_hikingman wrote:
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
No difference between pre-D and D AF versions. Most of the time, D lenses only differ in the data that they transmit to the camera.
The AF-S G is a different optical formula altogether. It looks a bit more modern if you're using it at non-macro distances. More vignette, a bit better contrast, different bokeh, etc.
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
No difference between pre-D and D AF versions. Most of the time, D lenses only differ in the data that they transmit to the camera.
The AF-S G is a different optical formula altogether. It looks a bit more modern if you're using it at non-macro distances. More vignette, a bit better contrast, different bokeh, etc.
Sep 23, 2026 at 02:37 PM
p.5 #1560mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
old_hikingman wrote:
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
Yours might be the same as the D version, just minus the (D)istance encoding electronics. Having owned the D version alongside the G version in the past, I felt the G version was better. Sharper, way faster focusing because of the built-in motor, and generally a joy to use. I eventually let go of the D version due to minimal use.
If you haven't already, you might like to read what Nikon has to say about your version of the lens here: NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.74
If you are into charts, you can also compare the charts of D vs G over here, confirming sharpness of the G version over most of the frame compared to the previous version(s). I think for macro though, centre sharpness is hard to tell apart between the two versions.
https://photographylife.com/lenses/nikon-af-micro-nikkor-60mm-f2-8d
https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/f-mount/specialpurpose/micro/af-s_micro60mmf_28g/
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
Yours might be the same as the D version, just minus the (D)istance encoding electronics. Having owned the D version alongside the G version in the past, I felt the G version was better. Sharper, way faster focusing because of the built-in motor, and generally a joy to use. I eventually let go of the D version due to minimal use.
If you haven't already, you might like to read what Nikon has to say about your version of the lens here: NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.74
If you are into charts, you can also compare the charts of D vs G over here, confirming sharpness of the G version over most of the frame compared to the previous version(s). I think for macro though, centre sharpness is hard to tell apart between the two versions.
https://photographylife.com/lenses/nikon-af-micro-nikkor-60mm-f2-8d
https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/lens/f-mount/specialpurpose/micro/af-s_micro60mmf_28g/
Sep 23, 2026 at 02:46 PM
p.5 #1660mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Many thanks for these responses!
After having posed the question, I did go to the "Thousand and One Nights" and saw that article and could see there were aspherical elements, etc. added to the G version. I'm lucky that I have a modern Z macro for my film copying work, so I'll have some fun getting outside with this older lens and experience its unique rendering.
Dave
After having posed the question, I did go to the "Thousand and One Nights" and saw that article and could see there were aspherical elements, etc. added to the G version. I'm lucky that I have a modern Z macro for my film copying work, so I'll have some fun getting outside with this older lens and experience its unique rendering.
Dave
Sep 23, 2026 at 03:47 PM
p.5 #1760mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
old_hikingman wrote:
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
The “D” mostly matters when using TTL flash. Distance data is input into the flash equation. Enjoy your very much on-par lens!
The AF-S G lens has a different optical formula, and environmental sealing, plus, probably auto-focuses somewhat faster, so that it may be the better lens for general-purpose, all-weather photography. Some camera bodies may auto-focus the AF-S G lens more accurately. All AF-S lenses incorporate the D technology.
My wife and I have one AF-D and several AF-S G 60mm Micro-Nikkors. A small herd. I do not consider the older AF-D to be lesser, optically. When they went out of production, we accumulated spares.
I just inherited an AF version with 7 digit serial number that preceded the D & G versions. Are there any slight to significant optical changes the newer ones have that make them better (not talking about focusing, just sharpness) or is mine on par?
I looked through the thread but didn't see anything that would answer my curiosity.
Dave
The “D” mostly matters when using TTL flash. Distance data is input into the flash equation. Enjoy your very much on-par lens!
The AF-S G lens has a different optical formula, and environmental sealing, plus, probably auto-focuses somewhat faster, so that it may be the better lens for general-purpose, all-weather photography. Some camera bodies may auto-focus the AF-S G lens more accurately. All AF-S lenses incorporate the D technology.
My wife and I have one AF-D and several AF-S G 60mm Micro-Nikkors. A small herd. I do not consider the older AF-D to be lesser, optically. When they went out of production, we accumulated spares.
Sep 24, 2026 at 03:15 AM
p.5 #1860mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Put the old 60 macro on my Z8 and tried to capture the tiny water drops on a backlit tobacco flower. Didn't turn out quite as I had hoped but I still like it. It encourages me to work at it some more
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Sep 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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p.5 #1960mm f/2.8 d/g Micro - Official Image Thread
Love the AFS-G
Sep 24, 2026 at 02:41 PM
