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Nikon 85mm f/3.5G Micro DX AF-S VR

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Nikon 85mm f/3.5G Micro DX AF-S VR

This is a DX-formatted medium telephoto Micro lens. It is ideal for extreme close-up and general photography including portraits. The lens will autofocus from 10.8" producing a life-size (1:1) image. It has Nikon’s VR II vibration reduction system and an SWM motor for rapid autofocus. Additionally it has complete internal focusing making it ideal for use with filters and a 9 rounded blade aperture ring for smooth bokeh.

Roger’s take: Mom used to say if you can’t say anything nice . . . . Well, actually its not a bad lens. I just am wondering who wants an 85mm Macro that doesn’t get very sharp until f5.6 or so. Its a nice little lens, it does what they say it does well. But it really isn’t particularly useful otherwise: its not wide enough aperture to make a useful portrait or sports prime. If I wanted a dedicated Macro I’d really prefer the 105 VR f2.8. But I guess there are some times that a small, lightweight DX Macro in this focal length is useful. I think there are. Probably.

Specs:

Filter Size
52mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f3.5-32
Length
3.9”
Diameter
2.1”
Weight
0.75 lb
Hood
HN-37
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.9 feet
Maximum Magnification
1.0x
Angle of view: (crop frame)
18.5 degrees (DX)
Zoom method
NONE
Image Stabilization
4 Stop, second generation
Focusing System
Internal, Silent Wave Motor, AF-MF switch
Aperture Blades
9, curved
Groups/Elements
10/14
Low Dispersion Elements
1
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No

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Pricing

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Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $23.25 ~$5.82 per day
7 days $31.00 ~$4.43 per day
10 days $41.75 ~$4.18 per day
14 days $54.25 ~$3.88 per day
21 days $72.75 ~$3.47 per day
30 days $91.50 $3.05 per day
45 days $119.25 $2.65 per day
60 days $139.50 ~$2.33 per day
90 days $179.75 ~$2.00 per day

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LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$6.75 $30.00 $7.50 per day
7 days +$9.00 $40.00 ~$5.72 per day
10 days +$12.25 $54.00 $5.40 per day
14 days +$15.75 $70.00 $5.00 per day
21 days +$21.25 $94.00 ~$4.48 per day
30 days +$26.50 $118.00 ~$3.94 per day
45 days +$34.75 $154.00 ~$3.43 per day
60 days +$40.50 $180.00 $3.00 per day
90 days +$52.25 $232.00 ~$2.58 per day

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