105 f/2.8 Micro Nikkor VR vs. D Question

I have owned the VR version of this lens over 10 years and have been quite happy with it. A good friend is thinning his lens herd and asked if I was interested in picking up the D version for what he would receive on a trade-in. I know the newer version is considered by many to be better than its predecessor, but I am wondering if there would be any reason for me to consider acquiring the D version (as I am not very familiar with it). I am not looking for redundant lenses, but sometimes certain lenses have certain characteristics that make them desirable even if they have been replaced with a newer model. I am currently shooting with a D610 and D500. Any thoughts?

--Ken

 

Does anybody have any general thoughts about the D version? Not an easy forum search given how many different ways one can abbreviate the full name of this lens.

--Ken

 

That was kind of what I thought about it, but I prefer to hear it from actual users.

Thanks,

--Ken

 

That was what I thought, but my friend has dropped the price a bit, and it is part of a package of gear that I want, so I am going to take it. I am sure I can sell it for what I paid, and the price is not a lot, so in the name of being a good friend, I probably just fatten my lens herd a bit.  

--Ken

 

Its a bit OT, but the images are quite impressive. The Canon 500D has quite a reputation, and they are not easy to find these days. Glad it is a working solution for you.

--Ken