Macro lens for Nikon D7000
Apr 1, 2020 11:48:59 #
Apr 1, 2020 11:54:47 #
You really can't go wrong with any model. I'd stay within the 90-105 focal length though as it gives more working distance. Your D7000 will work with older manual focus macro lenses as well. Helps keep the cost down. It's what I use as well...
Apr 1, 2020 11:57:59 #
All Nikon macro lenses are terrific However the 105 mm is quite useful
the older manual version Works quite well however the new auto focus is amazing and I have used it with extension tubes very successfully
the older manual version Works quite well however the new auto focus is amazing and I have used it with extension tubes very successfully
Apr 1, 2020 12:07:26 #
Nicholas DeSciose wrote:
All Nikon macro lenses are terrific However the 105 mm is quite useful
the older manual version Works quite well however the new auto focus is amazing and I have used it with extension tubes very successfully
the older manual version Works quite well however the new auto focus is amazing and I have used it with extension tubes very successfully
The closer to life-size, the less effective AF and VR become. VR helps with your movement but not with that of your subject. A Speedlight or ring light will effectively stop all motion, be it your own or your subjects. AF and VR will work well for non-macro shooting but then again the focal length can be limiting...if you want to see what a 3rd party manual focus macro lens is capable of, peruse my Flick stream ( link below)
Apr 1, 2020 12:27:22 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Hi. I use the Nikon, AF-S Micro 85mm 1:3.5G ED for macro/micro work and find it to be a great lens. I bought it and used it on my D7000 and now use it on my D7200. It is a great lens, fine photos, clarity, good colors etc.
However I wish I had gotten the 105mm to allow a bit more distance between the camera and the subject!
All in all, 85mm is small and light weight.
Good luck.
However I wish I had gotten the 105mm to allow a bit more distance between the camera and the subject!
All in all, 85mm is small and light weight.
Good luck.
Apr 1, 2020 12:33:08 #
I use the 105mm f2.8D nikkor. It is excellent on my D7200 and my D500. I bought it used for next to nothing and it appears new. If your 7000 has an internal focus motor it will serve you well. I also use it for portraits
Apr 1, 2020 14:11:59 #
Apr 1, 2020 14:12:31 #
Apr 2, 2020 06:56:10 #
I bought a used tokina 100mm 2.8 macro what doesn’t work good on my 7000 -focus issues including others lenses I have. On my 810 this is a great working lens
Apr 2, 2020 07:24:22 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
barbaradear wrote:
Thank you 😊
Here you go. Take your pick and start shooting.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.Xnikon+105+micro+D.TRS0&_nkw=nikon+105+micro+D&_sacat=0
Apr 2, 2020 09:21:07 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I have the Tokina 100mm for mine. Great quality at a decent price. The only negative I’ve seen is it’s noisy focusing - and it is a bit noisy but if you’re photographing bugs outside on a cold morning that’s not an issue. As things warm up, some bugs might get spooked but flowers don’t.
Apr 2, 2020 09:31:26 #
I use an old D7000 with an old Minolta lens/adapter as one of my YouTube cameras (to shoot macro footage). It does a great job and I got it (and Minolta camera) at a yard sale in a box of paperback books/stuff for $3.00. Take care & ...
Apr 2, 2020 10:06:54 #
Sigma 105mm, f/2.8 lens with optical stabilization. It has been offered at $500 off the original list price for a couple months now. I ordered one yesterday. The price was $469 plus tax as of yesterday. I don't know how much longer it will be offered at this price. FWIW - I own a Sigma 180MM, f/2.8 and it is a wonderfully sharp macro lens but very heavy. The 105mm is quite a bit lighter.
Apr 2, 2020 10:13:24 #
I will repeat what has already been said, lenses between 90-105 mm work well. I prefer to use the lens that Nikon made specifically for their cameras, that is the 105 mm macro lens, which Nikon calls Micro Nikkor.
Apr 2, 2020 10:25:38 #
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