Recommendation on Micro Lens
Oct 13, 2017 05:13:08 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I use Nikon's 105G f/2.8 and I am happy with it.
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Oct 13, 2017 05:47:30 #
NathanG wrote:
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Yes, that's the one I bought on ebay for a good price.
Oct 13, 2017 06:44:49 #
darekstudio
Loc: Minnesota
Best Nikon macro products ever ! ! ! price : use $1.300.00, Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4 D IF-ED Lens , price for a new $ 1.750.00 , it's not cheap but is worth every penny.
Rent : Nikon 200mm f/4D AF Micro ED | Nikon Lenses $ 80.00 / 7d.
Rent : Nikon 200mm f/4D AF Micro ED | Nikon Lenses $ 80.00 / 7d.
Oct 13, 2017 07:02:27 #
NathanG wrote:
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You might look at the Nikkor 200mm macro while a bit slower and more expensive, its a very sharp lens and it gives you more working room , you don't have to be so close to your subject.
I have been using this lens over 10 years now and I'm more than happy with it.
Oct 13, 2017 07:37:47 #
NathanG wrote:
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I have the older version and it is a great lens, I also use the Tamron 180 mm Macro to give more working distance and also my 200-500 mm lens
Oct 13, 2017 07:58:50 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
NathanG wrote:
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The Nikon 105 2.8 Micro is one of the finest micro lenses produced. Here is my other favorite, it is always in my bag.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l2632.R2.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xnikon+60+mm+.TRS0&_nkw=nikon+60mm+2.8d&_sacat=78997
Oct 13, 2017 07:59:08 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Nathan I have and cherish the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 A... (show quote)
I have heard the Tonina if an excellent lens. Thanks for posting your reply.
Oct 13, 2017 08:47:00 #
darekstudio
Loc: Minnesota
Do you have plans to sell it ??? HaHa😁
I have one for 7 Days rent is unbelievable but too expensive to buy for me I love to buy new one,
Or perfect condition use one 🙂
I have one for 7 Days rent is unbelievable but too expensive to buy for me I love to buy new one,
Or perfect condition use one 🙂
Oct 13, 2017 08:56:03 #
shagbat
Loc: London
RWR wrote:
Nathan specified closeups, and I won’t hijack his thread by getting into 1:1 macro. My tests with primes and zooms show that whatever I.Q. the lens displays at its closest focus, there will be virtually no discernible loss to at least 1:2 with extension tubes or bellows. Anyone who doubts it can test for themselves. Of course, I’m talking about three-dimensional subjects - flat copy is a different animal.
Thanks for your last 2 posts RWR, they confirm things I suspected, but have not tried. An extension tube doesn't take up much room in a camera bag. For the more casual user, I'm sure you have made a major point.
Oct 13, 2017 09:06:00 #
If you own a Nikon camera I believe you should go with a Nikon Micro Nikkor lens. All of the Micro lenses Nikon has made are of excellent quality. I use a Micro 105 f4 from the 70's and I consider it a very sharp lens.
Another company that has an excellent macro lens is Tamron and I am talking about the 90mm f2.8.
By the way, all of these macro lenses double as an excellent portrait lens.
Another company that has an excellent macro lens is Tamron and I am talking about the 90mm f2.8.
By the way, all of these macro lenses double as an excellent portrait lens.
Oct 13, 2017 09:19:15 #
RSQRD
Loc: SW Florida
Check out the Sigma 150mm 2.8. The older model is actually equal to or better than the newer model w/ OS. Can be bought for ~ $ 500
Oct 13, 2017 09:31:20 #
You really need to go to the "True Macro " forum here on UHH. As noted before, most any true macro lens will give you good results. It's more about proper technique than the gear used. Yes, you can get close up images & true 1:1 life size images with other than a true macro lens, but there are limitations. Since you own the D500, you can even use the older Nikon mount manual focus lenses & still get metering if you so desire. As for AF & VR, they become all but useless the closer you get to lifesize anyway & unless you want to use the lens for other than macro images, they are not needed. The sample I am attaching was taken with my Nikon D7100 with a 105mm F2.8 Lester Dine macro. This is a manual focus lens from the mid 1980's. Just goes to show you that you don't need to spend big bucks on gear...The subject is a Long Tailed Skipper butterfly I spotted on my Butterfly Bush the other day here in North Georgia. If you click on the "download" link, it will open a new, larger image.
Oct 13, 2017 09:53:27 #
If you into macro photography check out this video. We watched it this week at photo club. It shows macro photography at it's extreme. If your not a macro photographer just the pure resolution of Levon's photos will blow you away. 8 to 10,000 photos in one stack.
http://microsculpture.net/
Here is a link to his website: https://www.levonbiss.com/
http://microsculpture.net/
Here is a link to his website: https://www.levonbiss.com/
Oct 13, 2017 09:57:48 #
Oct 13, 2017 10:02:12 #
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