List Price: $778.99
Sale Price: $549.00
Today's Bonus: 30% Off
Who would have thought that Nikon could have improved on the already excellent 60mm micro? How?
1) It no longer extends when focusing.
2) Hood is now included, and is bayonet style, not screw on.
3) AFS. Quiet focusing.
4) 9 nine rounded aperture blades (instead of 7 straight) for very pleasant bokeh.
5) As sharp as the old one.
6) New Nano crystal coatings supposed provide better color and contrast (only time will tell on this one).
Is it worth the upgrade? Check this list and see if these are important to you. If not, you can pick us a used 60mm AF(D) micro or maybe still find a new one for less money. As I was not replacing but buying a short macro for the first time, I got this latest version and am very very happy with it.
Is it worth the higher price? I certainly think so, but others may disagree. Shop around, there are better prices at good stores. Avoid Broadway photo and its related sites.
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