Nikon Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Lens

In many ways this is already my favorite Nikon Nikkor lens.
This lens allows me to get closer to a subject than any other lens in my bag.
Capable of full 1:1 capture this lens is up to date with Silent Wave AF-S, extra-low dispersion(ED) glass and vibration reduction control (VR-II). This is an internal focusing lens so the front element does not move in relation to subject but rather via internal focusing. Nano Chrystal technology is applied for glare elimination.
This lens will perform well as a portrait and macro lens!
The VR-II will be best used when capturing portraits as macro work will require use of a tripod if you want to include close ups of small subjects with sufficient depth of field for sharpness.
The technology involved in this lens translates to sharp images with warm vibrant color.
When used with a digital slr such as the D200 with CCD sensor this lens becomes a 157mm focal length. I find it to be ideal for both portrait and macro subjects!
I was one of the first to purchase this lens ordering mine in March and receiving the first week of April 2006.
The most outstanding characteristic of this lens in my opinion is the 9 blade diaphragm.
The Bokeh is creamy, uniform and beautiful! Bokeh is the way the background is rendered creamy and out of focus. Juxtopposed to the sharpness of focus this lens
is in my opinion without equal.
Good luck!