Looking for Micro lens for Nikon camera: I usually shoot mostly wildlife, but just had back surgery last week, and hoping when I start getting better, that I can get out and take some...

Tedge Loc: NC

I usually shoot mostly wildlife, but just had back surgery last week, and hoping when I start getting better, that I can get out and take some pics that requires a lighter lens. It will probably be springtime, so should be plenty of flowers and bugs to shoot. Just checking to see if anyone has a nice lens, at a decent price, that they would like to part with. The Tamron 90mm looks pretty good, as well as the Nikon 105mm . Message me if you have anything. Thanks

Toment Loc: FL, IL

The Tammy is very good...
Sorry, not parting with it.
Try KEH or BHP or MPB or Adorama, etc.
Good luck!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Tedge wrote:

I usually shoot mostly wildlife, but just had back surgery last week, and hoping when I start getting better, that I can get out and take some pics that requires a lighter lens. It will probably be springtime, so should be plenty of flowers and bugs to shoot. Just checking to see if anyone has a nice lens, at a decent price, that they would like to part with. The Tamron 90mm looks pretty good, as well as the Nikon 105mm . Message me if you have anything. Thanks

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R4.TR10.TRC1.A0.H0.XNikon+105+.TRS1&_nkw=nikon+105mm+micro+vr&_sacat=0

Silverrails

Tedge wrote:

I usually shoot mostly wildlife, but just had back surgery last week, and hoping when I start getting better, that I can get out and take some pics that requires a lighter lens. It will probably be springtime, so should be plenty of flowers and bugs to shoot. Just checking to see if anyone has a nice lens, at a decent price, that they would like to part with. The Tamron 90mm looks pretty good, as well as the Nikon 105mm . Message me if you have anything. Thanks

As I recall, Nikon offers a 40mm "Micro" lens, if this is of interest to you

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Nikon 105mm micro (macro), Tokina 100mm, or Tamron 90mm. Nikon also has a 60mm micro (macro), if you want a shorter version lens. All have a 1:1 magnification. Which is the one you should want to have. The 100mm Tokina, is your best option, in regards to price and quality. Next to the Nikon 105mm. If, you will consider a used lens. Check out KEH or eBay.

cytafex Loc: Clarksburg MA

Very happy with AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f2.8 lens. Bought used on eBay for $227 in mint condition.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I've got 9 macro lenses from 55 to 180mm in focal length. Some are manual focus, others are autofocus. They span Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Vivitar et al. Optically they are all good. Sure, some optical differences might be detected when doing a bench test, but not so much in real-world shooting. I'd suggest looking for one with the features you want rather than brand name. The 90-105 range is the best compromise as they allow a bit more distance from the lens to your subject when at life-size... As you get closer to life-size, the usefulness of AF and vibration reduction become lessened. That said, those features will be better suited at normal distances. Personally, I use an older manual focus 105 as my go-to macro lens. Samples can be viewed on my Flickr stream...

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Silverrails wrote:

As I recall, Nikon offers a 40mm "Micro" lens, if this is of interest to you

The problem with the shorter macro lens is the working distance is so close it can be problematic for some shots.

FTn

The Nikon 105mm f2.8 is a very sharp lens. It's almost as sharp as the Nikon 105mm f1.4 for less than half the price and it has VR. Can't speak for the the other lenses. The Nikon 60mm f2.8 is also a very sharp lens but is better suited for shooting flat field subjects like paintings and other copy work.

- FTn

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

Back surgery would possibly indicate VR and fairly light, at least for the short term...and a 100-105mm will give you greater working distance.(less bending and stooping)

DAN Phillips Loc: Graysville, GA

I have and use the Nikon '40'. Very happy!

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Tedge wrote:

I usually shoot mostly wildlife, but just had back surgery last week, and hoping when I start getting better, that I can get out and take some pics that requires a lighter lens. It will probably be springtime, so should be plenty of flowers and bugs to shoot. Just checking to see if anyone has a nice lens, at a decent price, that they would like to part with. The Tamron 90mm looks pretty good, as well as the Nikon 105mm . Message me if you have anything. Thanks

I have the Nikon 105mm. It is an awesome lens. This butterfly was the first one that I shot with it.
I later had it put on a 20 X 30 canvas.

(Download)

Tedge Loc: NC

Toment wrote:

The Tammy is very good...
Sorry, not parting with it.
Try KEH or BHP or MPB or Adorama, etc.
Good luck!

Lol, nice to know, Torment. Thanks

Tedge Loc: NC

billnikon wrote:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R4.TR10.TRC1.A0.H0.XNikon+105+.TRS1&_nkw=nikon+105mm+micro+vr&_sacat=0

Thanks for the link!

Tedge Loc: NC

Silverrails wrote:

As I recall, Nikon offers a 40mm "Micro" lens, if this is of interest to you

Thank you, Silverrails!