In article <4j9s3p$6kb@celebrian.otago.ac.nz>, rice@sanger.otago.ac.nz says...

>Can anyone recommend a first class portrait lens for Nikon AF
>mount; I'm looking for something around 100mm, probably not a
>zoom, with sharp optics. Thanks, SR.

The 105mm Micro-Nikkors are pretty hard to beat! The Nikkor 105mm
non-macros are also excellent (both AF and MF lenses will fit the
AF Nikon mount). That gives you about 6 or 7 lenses to choose from!
Hope This Helps