What is a Nikon 60mm lens used for?

What is a Nikon 60mm lens used for?

The Nikon 60mm AF-S Micro-Nikkor works splendidly as a normal and macro lens on FX and film cameras, and as a short telephoto and macro on DX digital cameras.

What is Nikon Micro?

A true macro lens—Nikon’s designation is Micro-NIKKOR—allows you to you take photographs that are 1:2 or 1:1 reproduction, which is ½ life size to life size respectively without the need for any additional accessories. A picture is described as life size when the image size is equal to the subject size.

Is a 60mm lens good for portraits?

The Nikkor 60mm Micro is the perfect focal length for a portrait. Because it’s an f/2.8 lens, you can still get shallow depth of field and achieve a pleasing background compression for a flattering image. This is especially so when I want to accentuate the subject and blur the background.

What is macro mode on Nikon camera?

A Macro lens, (Nikon calls these lenses Micro-NIKKOR lenses) lets you photograph your subjects at near life size. You’re also going to want to use a tripod to steady the camera, especially when you’re using a telephoto lens or long shutter speed.

Which lens is good for micro photography?

50mm lenses work best in capturing typical macro shots. However, these types of macro lenses have their drawbacks. 50mm lenses make subjects appear half “life-size” since they usually feature a 1:2 ratio, and require shooting at a much closer distance. But a 50mm lens is a must if you want a general walk-around lens.

What is a 60mm lens good for?

The 60mm f/2.8 is relatively fast compared to most consumer zooms (but slow compared to most fixed focal length lenses in the 35 to 85mm range). It is useful in lower light situations and will create a better background blur than most of the consumer zooms (shorter DOF).

Is the Nikon 60mm f/2 8 micro worth it?

The Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro has been around for decades. It is an excellent normal and short telephoto lens, as well as a superb close-up lens. Micro is Nikon’s word for macro.

What is the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm?

Versatile standard macro lens with advanced technologies. The AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED combines legendary Micro NIKKOR optics and advanced Nikon lens technologies for stunningly sharp close-up and macro images up to life-size (1:1 reproduction ratio).

What is the Best Micro Nikkor optic for photography?

Renowned Micro NIKKOR optics deliver the best possible image quality and clarity in every setting. Though optimized for close-up and macro shooting, the AF Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D produces fantastic portraits, copy work—even landscapes—and more. It’s wide f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers beautiful background blur (bokeh) and low-light performance.

What kind of lens does Nikon make for close up photography?

From the Manufacturer. The Nikon 60mm f2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor Lens is Nikon’s most compact Micro lens for close-up and general photography, making it great for portrait, copy work, and field close-up applications. The Close Range Correction system provides high performance at both near and far focusing distances.