best macro lense for nikon d5200
Oct 19, 2017 20:02:36 #
If at all possible, I suggest getting a longer macro, especially if you plan to photograph insects. The longer lens lets you photograph more insects without scaring them off just as you are getting ready to trip the shutter. Nikon's 200mm macro is the best I have ever used. You might be able to find it used for an affordable price. The Sigma macros are also quite good. (I have used all the ones I am recommending.)
Oct 19, 2017 20:24:48 #
Bob Boner wrote:
If at all possible, I suggest getting a longer macro, especially if you plan to photograph insects. The longer lens lets you photograph more insects without scaring them off just as you are getting ready to trip the shutter. Nikon's 200mm macro is the best I have ever used. You might be able to find it used for an affordable price. The Sigma macros are also quite good. (I have used all the ones I am recommending.)
Longer focal length = shallower DOF. With macro, whether at 90, 105, or 200 get used to shooting at f/16 or f/22, higher ISO and/or with supplemental lighting...a lot of DOF is needed unless the subject is flat like a painting. I am considering a ring flash for dimmer conditions to avoid high ISO.
BTW I have photographed a bee landed on a flower with no problem using the Tamron 90mm in bright sunlight.
Oct 19, 2017 20:30:59 #
Easy for people to claim one or the other to be the “best” but pictures tell a thousand words
Oct 19, 2017 20:40:01 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
Screamin Scott wrote:
Per Tokina's website...Not if the OP wants to retain AF...
"Autofocus with this lens is not supported with Nikon DSLRs that do not have a focus motor in the camera body."
"Autofocus with this lens is not supported with Nikon DSLRs that do not have a focus motor in the camera body."
Yes, you are correct regarding the autofocus. I forget as I use manual focus exclusively for Macro.
Oct 19, 2017 21:50:52 #
I bought this lens about 4 years ago. ITs sharp as a tack and works great. I have used the Nikons and I agree with the review below, which is worth reading. The Tokina 100 macro is as good as any of the Nikons of same focal length. If money is not an object, get the Nikon 200mm medical micro.
This lens is truly hard to beat for the money. I got mine used for $375.
Its hard to find a better website that www.kenrockwell.com for solid information on anything Nikon or Canon including all the past lenses and bodies with tons of details as to what is good or bad about each item. Tons to learn for most amateur photographers for sure on all aspects of photography and equipment.
Quote: From Ken Rockwell
...The Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro is a fantastic lens.
It's optical performance is as good or better than the best from Nikon and Canon, and this Tokina's ergonomics, due to its unique focus clutch, is also better than any of Nikon's or Canon's 100mm or 105mm macro lenses.
All this, and this Tokina is less than half the price, just as well built, and smaller and lighter than any other 100mm or 105mm AF macro. Go get one!...
...The Nikon version 100mm f/2.8 AF works great with almost every film and digital Nikon camera made since 1977. You'll need to figure out a way to add a meter coupling prong for use with Nikons made from 1959-1976, if you want meter coupling.
The only incompatibility is that it will not autofocus with the cheapest D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000, but if you focus manually, everything else works great. These cameras have in-finder focus confirmation dots to help you...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
This lens is truly hard to beat for the money. I got mine used for $375.
Its hard to find a better website that www.kenrockwell.com for solid information on anything Nikon or Canon including all the past lenses and bodies with tons of details as to what is good or bad about each item. Tons to learn for most amateur photographers for sure on all aspects of photography and equipment.
Quote: From Ken Rockwell
...The Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro is a fantastic lens.
It's optical performance is as good or better than the best from Nikon and Canon, and this Tokina's ergonomics, due to its unique focus clutch, is also better than any of Nikon's or Canon's 100mm or 105mm macro lenses.
All this, and this Tokina is less than half the price, just as well built, and smaller and lighter than any other 100mm or 105mm AF macro. Go get one!...
...The Nikon version 100mm f/2.8 AF works great with almost every film and digital Nikon camera made since 1977. You'll need to figure out a way to add a meter coupling prong for use with Nikons made from 1959-1976, if you want meter coupling.
The only incompatibility is that it will not autofocus with the cheapest D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000, but if you focus manually, everything else works great. These cameras have in-finder focus confirmation dots to help you...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
Oct 20, 2017 00:52:23 #
wanderingbear
Loc: San Diego
OK. I do a lot of Macro shooting mostly flowers. There usual is a discussion between close up and true Macro. Rather than be concerned about brands it is more what you are interested in photographing. This is the real key. If you are doing flowers, etc you can be at any length say 50mm to 105mm. If insects you need to be further away as not to disturb them. I use a Nikon 105mm.
Check out the Macro section of UHH.
The Wanderingbear
Check out the Macro section of UHH.
The Wanderingbear
Oct 22, 2017 18:11:48 #
kpmac wrote:
I have read that the Toking 100mm macro is highly rated for image quality. I am considering that one myself.
If you mean Tokina AT-X PRO 100mm I've got it for my D7200. The quality is fantastic, 100% crop and still looks good. The switch between manual and autofocus is a doddle with the clutch system. Well worth the money!
Oct 22, 2017 18:25:35 #
wolvesaywe wrote:
As I noted before, this lens won’t AF on the OP’s camera. If AF isn’t a priority then yes, this would be a good lensIf you mean Tokina AT-X PRO 100mm I've got it for my D7200. The quality is fantastic, 100% crop and still looks good. The switch between manual and autofocus is a doddle with the clutch system. Well worth the money!
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