The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D with a length of 75mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D's 70mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED weighs 425g, 3% (15g) lighter than the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D's weight of 440g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8D and the Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.