Sun 105mm f/2.8

great performance; only works in AF mode with high-end Nikon cameras for what it is, it is phenomenal. I bought it because it was advertised as a D-series lens (which I needed, as I have a Nikon1 with the FT-1 adapter), but it is actually a pre-D AF series lens. I cannot auto-focus this lens because I have the wrong camera (camera needs to have an auto-focus motor integrated into the camera). Now on to the awesome features. It has 1:1 magnification at its closest focus distance, and the image is very contrasty and with great accutance, resolution, and color reproduction, all the way to 2.8. Color fringing is minimal up to F4, and noticeable but easily correctable in post at f2.8. Focus throw is a respectable 180 degrees, but I prefer a bit more for accurate focus, especially in macro focal distances. Image resolution and accutance is phenomenal at non-macro focus distances. This is definitely a dual-purpose macro lens and portrait/near-telephoto lens. The optics of this lens and the 105mm F2.8 D series is identical. If you are on a budget and are okay with manual focus in case your camera is not compatible, then this will be great! If you need auto-focus, and have the right camera to use it, then get the D-series version of this lens. Either way, I hope you will be as happy with this lens as I am!Read full review

Solidly Built, Tack Sharp While this version (f2.8 AF-D) doesn't have the same number of elements and groups as the newer (AF-S) version, and it's not as quiet, it's still among the sharpest of Nikon's lenses. Originally designed for film cameras, it has transitioned nicely to digital. I get very sharp details at 1:1, and the images are stunning. Right now, I'm using it with my D750, and although the autofocus is not as fast as the newer models, and since I don't use it for action, it delivers quite adequate focusing speed. I also have several other "D" autofocus lenses (20mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f1.4), and they're all part of my shooting battery.

Superb legacy lens for digital cameras This is an excellent macro lens, overlooked by many. It is a fraction of the cost of a new Nikon lens and works just as well. Autofocus is not up to today's standards but you will be using manual focus for macro anyway.