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Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
- Focal length
- 60 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 440 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 22 cm
- Length
- 74.5 mm
At a Glance
The Micro-Nikkor 60 mm for Nikon F-Mount and full frame reaches a magnification of 1:1. The minimum focus distance is 22 cm and the maximum aperture is f/2.8. At 440 g, it also works as an ordinary standard prime beyond close-ups. It suits macro, product shots and everyday photography.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Everyday
- Street
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 60 mm
- Max. focal length
- 60 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 440 g (0.97 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 22 cm (8.66 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1 (1×)
- Length
- 74.5 mm (2.93 in)
- Diameter
- 70 mm (2.76 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D fit?
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D | Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED | Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60 mm | 60 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 440 g | 425 g | 515 g | 525 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 62 mm | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 22 cm | 18.5 cm | 26 cm | 25.7 cm |
| Length | 74.5 mm | 89 mm | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D weigh?
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D weighs 440 g. It is 74.5 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D use?
The Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D is 22 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 90 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED
60mm · f/2.8
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
50mm · f/2.8
Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II
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