Nikkor macro lens
Jul 16, 2012 11:24:52 #
Be careful. Just because it says "Nikon" on the lens does not mean that the results will be of high quality. I bought the quite expensive nikor 18-200 to avoid having to change lenses while working in the desert. The image quality is less than exceptional and I have lost whole days of field work.
Jul 16, 2012 11:47:33 #
I certainly don't want to start a flame war with my mild criticism of my 105G (made in China)lens. I had heard very good things about it, which is why I bought it. But the one I got didn't blow me out of my socks like I thought it might. It doesn't seem to quite have that "bite". I am including two photographs showing a small portion of the image from my 105G and my (much) older 55 AI (the subject was moved closer to the camera to compensate for the shorter focal length). It seems to me that the 55 has the slightly sharper image, and I'm beginning to wonder if my 105 mm lens has some sort of quality control issue. Any advice would be appreciated
For those interested in such things, I always use a tripod for my close-up and macro work, mirror up with a remote control to avoid camera shake. On the other hand, perhaps my poor old eyes are not up to the job, but I really can get sharp images from my other lenses :)
For those interested in such things, I always use a tripod for my close-up and macro work, mirror up with a remote control to avoid camera shake. On the other hand, perhaps my poor old eyes are not up to the job, but I really can get sharp images from my other lenses :)
AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 mm f2.8G
Micro-Nikkor-P 55mm f3.5
Jul 16, 2012 13:28:49 #
brianjdavies wrote:
I certainly don't want to start a flame war with m... (show quote)
Try it again at F8 and see if that is sharper most are not tack sharp at F2.8
Jul 16, 2012 13:38:16 #
hangman45 wrote:
quote=brianjdavies I certainly don't want to star... (show quote)
Both were taken at f8, but no sharpening was applied to either post capture.
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Jul 16, 2012 13:40:51 #
brianjdavies wrote:
quote=hangman45 quote=brianjdavies I certainly d... (show quote)
color is much better on the 105
Jul 16, 2012 13:47:15 #
I can honestly say that I have yet to see a true macro lens that doesn't deliver....It's more about technique than gear when trying to get good macro images.Now OEM lenses will command higher prices on the used market & often they have a better build quality, but optically, the difference would be like splitting hairs for most people...
Jul 16, 2012 13:48:12 #
stonecherub wrote:
Be careful. Just because it says "Nikon" on the lens does not mean that the results will be of high quality. I bought the quite expensive nikor 18-200 to avoid having to change lenses while working in the desert. The image quality is less than exceptional and I have lost whole days of field work.
I avoid the "all in one" lenses like the 18-200.
You're asking it to do a lot. Jack of all trade, master of none. Thier pro-level lenses are fantastic. I have a few of those- they are worth the money, especially if you do this for a living, like me.
Back in the 70's, I had a 43-86 that had visable air bubbles in the rear element. Also had an early version of the 24-120 that was less than stellar.
Jul 16, 2012 13:53:10 #
Air bubbles were a common phenomena back in those days...
GoofyNewfie wrote:
quote=stonecherub Be careful. Just because it say... (show quote)
Jul 16, 2012 13:54:12 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Air bubbles were a common phenomena back in those days...
Great soft focus lens...
Jul 16, 2012 13:56:40 #
The first Defocus Control lens ?
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Great soft focus lens...
Screamin Scott wrote:
Air bubbles were a common phenomena back in those days...
Great soft focus lens...
Jul 16, 2012 13:59:21 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
The first Defocus Control lens ?
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Great soft focus lens...
Screamin Scott wrote:
Air bubbles were a common phenomena back in those days...
Great soft focus lens...
Accidents happen.
Post-it notes....an accident.
Jul 16, 2012 14:04:42 #
I an still using my of 55 micro on my D300 and it is still great. Just programed the aperature into the camera and started shooting. Still gettng great results.
Jul 16, 2012 14:06:35 #
I use a number of older manual focus lenses on both a D70s & a D300 (5 of which are macro)..Super results...
kbarnes42 wrote:
I an still using my of 55 micro on my D300 and it is still great. Just programed the aperature into the camera and started shooting. Still gettng great results.
Jul 16, 2012 14:56:10 #
hangman45 wrote:
quote=brianjdavies quote=hangman45 quote=brianj... (show quote)
Nice and warm, yes, but less accurate.
Jul 16, 2012 15:04:44 #
You might also look at the Nikkor 200mm Macro/micro.
I really like mine . I was considering the 105-2.8 then as myself a question WHY do I need f2.8 on a macro? the 200 gives you more working distance and is very sharp.
I really like mine . I was considering the 105-2.8 then as myself a question WHY do I need f2.8 on a macro? the 200 gives you more working distance and is very sharp.
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