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My Precious

My Precious Lens

Nikon 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor Lens by Nikon

By Lynn H

2 Jul 2009

I bought my precious Nikon 105mm lens at a low point in my life. My mother had just passed away, and I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. It seemed that was all I focused on for a long time. Then, I took up photography again after many years, and I began focusing with and on my camera. I could feel the changes in me. Photography saved my sanity, and this lens was a major factor. I began to realize that there was still beauty in the world, and that I was still alive!

I love my Nikon 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor lens. ("Micro" is Nikon's word for macro.) At the time I purchased this lens, it cost me about the same as my Nikon D-60 camera.

I wanted a lens that would take great close-ups of flowers. (Seems a lot of us shoot flowers when we begin photography) Little did I know that as time passed, I would use this lens about 90% of the time. I had no idea it was so versatile! As you can see from the photos in this article, I've been able to take flower close-ups as well as portraits with pretty good success.

Most of my photographs were hand held, with my husband constantly reminding me to use the tripod. I am a very impatient photographer, and unless it is a close-up that I am really having difficulty with, I will shoot without the tripod, and have had very good results with this Nikon 105mm lens, thanks to the VR feature.

In short, if I could take only one lens with me on a photo shoot, it would be the Nikon 105mm VR. It is quality, reliability and dependability in one sweet little package. I never leave home without it. It has become such a friend to me. I love how it captures what my eyes see, therefore allowing me to share those images with others. It really is "My Precious".

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42 responses

Regenia Brabham gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Your essay rocks Lynn and your images are fantastic!! It is amazing how much healing a camera can do!!!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (2 Jul 2009):
• Oh Lynn, what a fabulous story, I am so glad that photography has made a difference to your life, I am sure that is why you are free of cancer. The photos that go with it are fantastic too, thank you so much for sharing! Needless to say I voted.
Benny R@mirez gave props (2 Jul 2009):
nice shots!
Susan Littlefield gave props (2 Jul 2009):
I can see why your posts are always so fabulous! You have a super lens to go with your great eye for shots! Love the lens and the story.
J. Harris Blacklist gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Cool essay and my vote Lynn!!
Betty gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Great story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betty said (2 Jul 2009):
God knew how to help! Great shots and story! Keep up the great work1
Jeff H gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Awesome story and photo illustrations! You know it may be a conincidence but that was the last Nikon piece I was product manager for...hhmmm
diana anderson gave props (2 Jul 2009):
voted. i'm happy that that lens and getting back to photography lead to such a good place... but remember a lens or camera are only as good as the photographer behind it!!
JOE FAILK gave props (2 Jul 2009):
It's alway good to have something to take your mind of things. Glad your cancer free! Great story Vote!
Lesley S gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Great lens ... great story!! You go, girl!
Ioana Caravan gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Great story! I appreciate your work, your imagination and your sense of humor.
Aaron Mythen gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Well written Lynn and some great shots too!
david ong gave props (2 Jul 2009):
yes, this ROCKS!!!!!
John Linton gave props (3 Jul 2009):
Hell...Yeah! It rocks!
Rob Roy gave props (3 Jul 2009):
This, my friend, is worthy of publication!! EXCELLENT words and photos... not to mention the sentiment behind it!
shang zheng said (3 Jul 2009):
yes, it is also one of my precious lens.
Mike Melnotte gave props (3 Jul 2009):
Very, very nice story here. I've also got my eye on this lens for my D60. Thanks for fueling the fire on picking one of these up!
Maurie A gave props (3 Jul 2009):
AWESOME!!! has my vote!!!
eithne mythen gave props (4 Jul 2009):
Awesome lens, I enjoyed your story as my little camera and this site saved my sanity during my cancer treatment last year..
Karen K Smith gave props (4 Jul 2009):
Lynn your lens is precious and you use it so well. Your essay is a wonderful read!
Mary Brown gave props (4 Jul 2009):
What an inspiring story....with wonderful photos. Keep up the great work!
Michael Ball gave props (5 Jul 2009):
Wonderful story!! Awesome shots!! You rock and so does the lens!
Gail Anderson gave props (5 Jul 2009):
wonderful essay. that lens has really captured some beautiful photos from a beautiful lady.
Betty Maxey gave props (5 Jul 2009):
This story totally rocks. I too, am a cancer survivor......I am glad you had a diversion. And we are all richer for it!!! What beautiful images you produce!! Thanks!!
Michael Adams gave props (6 Jul 2009):
Lynn. Excellent article. Glda that you did take this back up as you are excellent!
Jason Platt gave props (7 Jul 2009):
fantastic results and great story Lynn!
Andrea Petersen gave props (7 Jul 2009):
I loved your story and the pictures speak for themselves in the superb job that it does for you...Of course you are a master photographer as well who has an eye for taking exceptional pictures.
Oregon Curly gave props (9 Jul 2009):
Thanks Andrea Peterson for expressing our thoughts so well!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (10 Jul 2009):
A great essay, Lynn! I am so glad you rediscovered photography. It really is wonderful therapy, and lets us see the world as never before. What a rush! Your essay is extremely well written. Nikon is probably going to benefit some from it too. :-)
Ron LaFond gave props (10 Jul 2009):
Good story, Lynn. And inspiring too - on several levels. And I need to take another look at how I use my Canon EF100mm macro. You made me realize just how versatile it could be. Thanks. R
Richard Seah gave props (11 Jul 2009):
Lovely sharing. Great story and images
Ricardo Ito said (12 Jul 2009):
What a beautiful and moving story. Congratulations!
Mykola Swarnyk gave props (24 Jul 2009):
For some reason I started to cry on the last words - soo good is to have such appreciation to the simple things!
Chris Whitney said (28 Jul 2009):
Great review Lynn!
Paul Lavallee gave props (29 Jul 2009):
great lens, you have great work with it
J. Harris Blacklist gave props (29 Jul 2009):
Congrats Lynn!!! Great story and of course the images you produce are consistently great.
Cindy Coubrough gave props (29 Jul 2009):
You and JH are Blog stars! Congrats Lynn!
Catherine Kurvink gave props (2 Aug 2009):
Lynn, great story, beautiful images. You so rock :-)
Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid gave props (3 Aug 2009):
wow you! FANTASTIC!!!
Nelson Campbell gave props (5 Aug 2009):
Such helpful info! Much appreciated. Yes those animated pop-up ads suck!
Ebla Maleh gave props (8 Aug 2009):
excellent photos! I actually was thinking about buying this lens but hesiting as I also am an impatient photographer and really just want to carry one lens. Your story gave me the answers I was looking for ! thanks 4 sharing :-)