An exquisite lens. Of my 4 lenses (50mm f/1.4 G ¦ 18-35mm AF-D ¦ 28-70 AF D), the best I have. A dream for portraiture. On D700, focal of 105mm is more balanced and flexible than 135mm. DC control can add a little something (just set the R (rear) ring to the same aperture at which you're shooting) but even without it, you'll get a bokeh like not other, creamy, dreamy. Lens is sharp as needed for portraiture. The quintessence of harmony and fluidity.
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The quintessence of harmony and fluidity
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Some unfortunate guy on another thread dropped his 105 from over three feet high, the lens came apart, and he blames Nikon for poor construction quality! No mention was made of the lens elements breaking. Anyway, it seems like it was 100% this person's fault and I posted that opinion. Perhaps (1) you could find his very recent thread and respond to him and (2) comment on the construction quality of the lens. Thank you very much.
BarristerMichael1964
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that is really interesting to hear. I guess anything will break when dropped on the right spot, but wow I thought the new AFS G lenses would be worse in term of build!
chris102
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I dunno about harmony and fluidity, but this lens does a hellofa great job on portraits, and still life pictures when I want the background to be well out of focus. I agree that it's more versatile than the 135 DC. You really need to play with the DC control a lot. Setting to the actual aperture is good, but breaking the rules with it can have astounding results!
I'm glad I have this lens.
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