macro lens: hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

garry wolfe

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

twowindsbear

Don't really see how you could go very wrong getting Nikon lenses for a Nikon camera. Maybe check some of the more popular on lone stores to compare prices.

threedeers Loc: Northern Illinois

I have the 85 and use it on a D7200 and D5100 and am satisfied with the results. Have used a friend's 105 micro and it is a good lens. The 85 seems to be the best as far as telephoto is concerned (for me)

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I have a 105 and 200 Nikon Micro Nikkor. Love them both.

garry wolfe wrote:

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

If you can get both for $500, jump on it!

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

It depends on what you want to use a macro lens for. If you want to shoot insects or spiders then you might find these lenses oblige you to be so close that the subjects will be frightened off before you have time to focus on them. In this case I feel you may be best suited by a longer lens. Nikon and Sigma 105mm are considered very good lenses but my recommendation would be to stretch to the Sigma 150mm lens which gives you a little more room between subject and lens. Of course, the longer the mm of these lenses the heavier they are, the more expensive and more difficult to hold steady. However, spending the money on one lens with more uses maybe more sensible than on two of similar lengths.This is only my opinion and I suggest you repost this in the macro section of this forum where you will have the input of those who may use shorter lenses and have more experience than I do.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

garry wolfe wrote:

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

I got the 105 macro from ebay for a decent price, and it looks like new. I just looked for the 85mm on ebay, and there were many listed under Sold, but the prices were below $500, but two lenses for that price sounds good.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=nikon%2085mm%203.5&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

garry wolfe wrote:

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

That's a bargain for brand new Nikon lenses.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Do your research. Macro lenses are called macro for their 1:1 ratio. Other reported macro lenses don't have that. In addition, the 105 f/2.8 Nikon has superb sharpness, can go as high as f/59, most lenses stop at f/22, incredible AF speed. It has all the groups and elements to reduce flares, distortion, etc. Has a 9 blade, rounded aperture for superior bokeh. Makes wonderful images and will last a lifetime. I don't think those who made any recommendation even shoot macro.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

the nikon 105 f2.8af is a sterling lens and if you can afford it, the 200mm f4 af nikkor is the real winner in the system. great lens, just make sure you have a tripod and head to keep both stable.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Mark7829 wrote:

Do your research. Macro lenses are called macro for their 1:1 ratio. Other reported macro lenses don't have that. In addition, the 105 f/2.8 Nikon has superb sharpness, can go as high as f/59, most lenses stop at f/22, incredible AF speed. It has all the groups and elements to reduce flares, distortion, etc. Has a 9 blade, rounded aperture for superior bokeh. Makes wonderful images and will last a lifetime. I don't think those who made any recommendation even shoot macro.

Nikon "Macro" lenses are called Micro (Nikkor) lenses. f/45 or f/64 is a bit much, unless you like diffraction. My Pentax Macro lenses go down to f/32 but I never go there. Great DoF for film, but not great for sharp diffracted pixels. I rarely go beyond f/11 today for anything.

Not sure I get the AF speed issue for macro / micro photography. Should be using Manual Exposure and Manual Focus anyway for that on a tripod. If you use a 105mm as a portrait lens, than that is a different story.

Woodworm65 Loc: Lombard, IL

I have a Tokina 100mm macro and just love it take a look at it $379.00 from BH

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

garry wolfe wrote:

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys thing?

I think it is a very good deal. I have and use the 35mm f1.8. If the 85mm is as good, then I suggest you go for it!

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

Mark7829 wrote:
Do your research. I don't think those who made any recommendation even shoot macro.

No offence Mark 7829 but regarding research, I shoot macro almost every day and post regularly in the macro section. I must have missed your shots.

Leitz Loc: Solms

garry wolfe wrote:

hi all garry again question i have a nikon d7200 i am looking at the kit lens 85mm 3.5g vr af-s dx ed macro &35mm f 1.8 for 500.00 what do you guys think?

That's an excellent price for both lenses. The 85 is a gem, very sharp throughout it's range. Working distance at 1:1 is 5 1/4 inches (without hood), and you'll like the 9 blade rounded diaphragm. The 35 gets good reviews, I have not used one. I don't think you can go wrong.