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Macro lens for Nikon D7000
Apr 2, 2020 10:38:36 #
I need to repeat that if are going to use any macro lens at 1:1 or .5 to 1, the Nikon lens manuals say to turn off VR and AF. Use manual focus. That means that any of the older manual focus Nikon macro lenses might be a good choice. I prefer a longer working distance and use a tripod about 99.9% of the time for macro and that is why I use a 200mm f4 Nikon macro lens. It has a tripod mounting collar on it. If you like 105mm, then buying a used Nikon 105mm AF D lens is a good choice too, or the older 105mm manual focus version.
If you are going to use a 105mm macro lens for general photo purposes like portraits, then consider the latest Nikon 105mm VR lens.
If you are going to use a 105mm macro lens for general photo purposes like portraits, then consider the latest Nikon 105mm VR lens.
Apr 2, 2020 11:21:21 #
Over time I have acquired older manual Nikkor 35mm F 3.5, 105mm and 200 mm F4s and a variety of extension tubes. All combinations work great with my D7000.
Apr 2, 2020 11:25:54 #
photoman43 wrote:
I need to repeat that if are going to use any macr... (show quote)
I believe VR or OS (optical stabilization) or whatever it is called for that particular brand of lens is a very useful feature when hand holding a heavy macro lens.
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Apr 2, 2020 14:10:47 #
Apr 2, 2020 16:09:57 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
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...
I have two macro lens; Tokina 100 2.8 and the Nikkor 200mm 2.8, both are fabulous lenses but the 200mm is what I use most because of the distance it gives you from your subject.
Apr 2, 2020 17:06:22 #
A. T. wrote:
I have two macro lens; Tokina 100 2.8 and the Nikkor 200mm 2.8, both are fabulous lenses but the 200mm is what I use most because of the distance it gives you from your subject.
Not heard of a Nikkor 200mm 2.8 micro.
You sure it's not the f/4?
Apr 2, 2020 17:25:03 #
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Apr 2, 2020 17:26:26 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not heard of a Nikkor 200mm 2.8 micro.
You sure it's not the f/4?
You sure it's not the f/4?
Sorry, it's the Nikkor Micro 200mm f/1.4D
Apr 2, 2020 17:28:40 #
A. T. wrote:
Sorry, it's the Nikkor Micro 200mm f/1.4D
F/4 or 1:4, not f/1.4.
That would be ridiculously huge, heavy and expensive (and I'd want one!)
Nice lens!
I have the old manual focus version HERE.
Ken says yours is better in macro range.
I'll have to get it out and play with it!
I've overlooked my old primes for too long.
Apr 2, 2020 18:34:14 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
F/4 or 1:4, not f/1.4.
That would be ridiculously huge, heavy and expensive (and I'd want one!)
Nice lens!
I have the old manual focus version HERE.
Ken says yours is better in macro range.
I'll have to get it out and play with it!
I've overlooked my old primes for too long.
That would be ridiculously huge, heavy and expensive (and I'd want one!)
Nice lens!
I have the old manual focus version HERE.
Ken says yours is better in macro range.
I'll have to get it out and play with it!
I've overlooked my old primes for too long.
Well, the lens has some weight to it because it's all metal and very well built; however, it's really not that big at all.
Apr 2, 2020 19:05:52 #
A. T. wrote:
Well, the lens has some weight to it because it's all metal and very well built; however, it's really not that big at all.
If it were an f/1.4 it would be a monster!
Apr 2, 2020 19:08:58 #
Al Beatty wrote:
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 & ...
... If I may ask, what adapter are you using?
Apr 2, 2020 19:57:12 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
If it were an f/1.4 it would be a monster!
Not really, I use it on a D500 and it's a really balanced combo. I guess I might be use to my D850 when you hang a 70 to 200mm 2.8 on there then you have a monster lol.
Apr 2, 2020 20:00:20 #
A. T. wrote:
Not really, I use it on a D500 and it's a really balanced combo. I guess I might be use to my D850 when you hang a 70 to 200mm 2.8 on there then you have a monster lol.
You have an f/4, not an f/1.4.
Apr 2, 2020 20:45:34 #
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