WTB MACRO LENS FOR NIKON
Jan 25, 2012 06:50:34 #
Jan 25, 2012 17:46:53 #
We need to know your camera and what you want to spend. I would go with the Nikon 105 or the 200.
Erv
Erv
Jan 25, 2012 17:58:11 #
Jan 25, 2012 18:23:16 #
Well I have several, ha. Starting with the 60 af, 105 af-s, 200 af and the 70-180 af, which is my favorite one but no longer made. with the zoom it is easier to compose your shots. With the smaller lenses like the 60, you have to be pretty close to the subject you are shooting. The 200 would be good for chasing bugs that run if you get to close.
You can still find the 70-180 on ebay once in a while. But they go for a pretty good penny.
Now if you are only going to take closeups of butterflies and flowers there are other lenses that will do that too. I just got a 28-300 and it focuses pretty close and is tack sharp. Just depends on what you want to shoot.
This was with the 70-180 and the 28-300
Erv
You can still find the 70-180 on ebay once in a while. But they go for a pretty good penny.
Now if you are only going to take closeups of butterflies and flowers there are other lenses that will do that too. I just got a 28-300 and it focuses pretty close and is tack sharp. Just depends on what you want to shoot.
This was with the 70-180 and the 28-300
Erv
70-180
28-300
28-300 cropped
Jan 25, 2012 19:18:40 #
I'm thinking i need true 1:1 to get true macro shots,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,maybe i'm wrong. I've been looking at the Sigma 105 EX DG F2.8 and the Nikon 105 f2.8, both VR and Non VR. The VR is waaaaay out of my price point. I'm looking at the $300.00 range.
Jan 25, 2012 19:33:45 #
The Sigma is a very nice lens and just about as sharp as the Nikon. If your shoots are from a tripod you will not need VR. If you are chasing bugs or butterflies a monopod works. If you are young, your age works,ha. I always hand hold my 200 when trying to get a shot of a big bug or flower. The VR on the 105 is nice to have when I am hiking without the tripod. But I take the 70-180 out all the time too. You can do a lot of shoots to get one good one with digital. Back in my film days you had to be right on or it would cost you a lot of money.
When you get your new lens it will take you some time to get the sharp pictures you see here. There is always a learning curve, so don't get discouraged. If you need any thing else, just ask.
Erv
When you get your new lens it will take you some time to get the sharp pictures you see here. There is always a learning curve, so don't get discouraged. If you need any thing else, just ask.
Erv
Jan 25, 2012 20:17:42 #
Thanks so much. maybe we can get together on a Nikon 105 at some point.
Jan 26, 2012 13:15:45 #
I'm kind of leaning towards this.....
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393446-REG/Tokina_ATXAF100PRON_100mm_f_2_8_AT_X_M100.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393446-REG/Tokina_ATXAF100PRON_100mm_f_2_8_AT_X_M100.html
Jan 26, 2012 13:59:51 #
This is a great lens. A friend of mine has it and you can't tell the difference between it and my Nikon 105. Good lens for the price.
Erv
Erv
DennisK wrote:
I'm kind of leaning towards this.....
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393446-REG/Tokina_ATXAF100PRON_100mm_f_2_8_AT_X_M100.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/393446-REG/Tokina_ATXAF100PRON_100mm_f_2_8_AT_X_M100.html
Jan 26, 2012 14:50:59 #
Hey Thanks man, i really appreciate your help. Looks like a definite option. I'll let you know if i get it.
Jan 26, 2012 16:43:27 #
Erv wrote:
Well I have several, ha. Starting with the 60 af, ... (show quote)
Erv, I been following your post on your lenses and I am very curious about the 28 - 300 lens. The close up photos look great especially the cropped penny. I'm the one who posted the subject of "Lesson learned" where I talk about my new camera and lenses. I gave up my 28-200 nikon lens for a 18-105 and a 55-300 lens. Since I'm a little nervous about changing lenses, what would I sacrifice if I just went with the 28-300 that you have. Then I wouldn't have to change lenses as often. I have a D90. Can you coment on this? Thanks. Rob
Jan 26, 2012 18:18:14 #
Hi Rob, would be glad to. But lets move it to the Main Photo discussion tread. I will title it 28-300 walk around. Is that ok with you?
Erv
Erv
Robmax14 wrote:
quote=Erv Well I have several, ha. Starting with ... (show quote)
Jan 26, 2012 18:20:36 #
Robmax14 wrote:
quote=Erv Well I have several, ha. Starting with ... (show quote)
Yes, thank you very much
Jan 26, 2012 18:26:24 #
Feb 14, 2012 08:57:02 #
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