Macro
Oct 2, 2015 16:27:14 #
Trying to justify getting the Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro lens for nikon mount. These were shot with Nikkor 50mm f1.8. I do have to get rather close and still do some serious cropping. Does anyone have experience with the Tokina lens? Is hand held shots hard to get sharp focus in daylight with decent sunlight?
Oct 2, 2015 16:39:42 #
I think you may get better results to your questions if you went to the macro group.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html
Oct 2, 2015 16:48:33 #
Oct 2, 2015 17:18:05 #
Both the Tokina 100-mm macro and the Tamron 90-mm macro are fine lenses. In the True Macro-Photography Forum, you will find photographers who own and use one or the other of these lenses. I invite you to drop by, and ask more questions. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Oct 2, 2015 17:20:07 #
No bugs today -- cold and rainy. I was recently given a Tokina 28-70 Macro AI (old) Nikon mount -- these about a foot from the subject, hand held, with just my desk light. Nikon DF.
A is full frame second is a crop.
Never had a Tokina before seems very decent.
A is full frame second is a crop.
Never had a Tokina before seems very decent.
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Oct 2, 2015 17:27:57 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
kibbles304 wrote:
Trying to justify getting the Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro lens for nikon mount. These were shot with Nikkor 50mm f1.8. I do have to get rather close and still do some serious cropping. Does anyone have experience with the Tokina lens? Is hand held shots hard to get sharp focus in daylight with decent sunlight?
I have a 100 f/2.8 Tokina AT-X AF - it compares very well with any lens in it's class. You will appreciate the longer working distance vs. your 50mm lens.
Oct 2, 2015 17:56:08 #
Other forums more adapted to this?
Something like Macro or micro or worse, gallery?
Something like Macro or micro or worse, gallery?
Oct 2, 2015 17:59:44 #
quixdraw wrote:
Unfortunately, this zoom lens fails the two characteristics of a true macro lens: was recently given a Tokina 28-70 Macro.
1.) Ability to focus to 1:1 magnification (stand alone, without extension tubes nor additional optics); and
2.) Flat field-of-focus (All normal prime lenses and all zoom lenses have a curved field-of-focus).
Oct 2, 2015 18:02:37 #
R -- cheerful as ever. He asked about a lens -- I felt I had a part answer -- I'm certainly not a macro guy. Each day
I have to resist going after posts with just a phrase and link under chit chat -- e.g. conversation. We all have our burdens to bear. Have a better one!
I have to resist going after posts with just a phrase and link under chit chat -- e.g. conversation. We all have our burdens to bear. Have a better one!
Oct 2, 2015 18:19:00 #
Nikonian -- Have all that other stuff, in depth -- just not into it much. I was not suggesting that particular lens -- just showing the man a Tokina example -- my only non Nikon lens. If it hadn't been on my desk, probably wouldn't have done it. There you have it!
Oct 2, 2015 18:22:10 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Give a rest Wrongo.Other forums more adapted to this?
Something like Macro or micro or worse, gallery?
Something like Macro or micro or worse, gallery?
Oct 2, 2015 19:58:15 #
Others have said that the Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro lens is comparable in quality to similar lenses from other manufacturers. What I can add to the discussion is to say that for what you want to do, a 100mm Macro lens is an excellent choice.
If you spend some time at the True Macro forum, as others have suggested, you will see people taking a variety of approaches - reversing lenses, macro conversion lenses, extension tubes, etc. Many are using 100mm Macro lenses from the different manufacturers. Nikon makes a 105mm Macro ("Micro" in Nikon terminology) lens if I am not mistaken.
Mike
If you spend some time at the True Macro forum, as others have suggested, you will see people taking a variety of approaches - reversing lenses, macro conversion lenses, extension tubes, etc. Many are using 100mm Macro lenses from the different manufacturers. Nikon makes a 105mm Macro ("Micro" in Nikon terminology) lens if I am not mistaken.
Mike
Oct 2, 2015 20:13:47 #
Bugfan
Loc: Toronto, Canada
If you`re going to take pictures of little things like insects you might want to consider the Sigma 150 mm and 180 mm f2.8 macro lenses.
The Nikon 105 mm macro was my favourite until I discovered those lenses. I also have a 50 mm macro and a 200 mm macro both Nikons too. But now I use the two Sigma lenses for most of my macro work. The 150 mm one I use when I need a filter or my ring flash. The 180 mm, which won`t take my ring flash or my Nikon macro flash, I use when I have sufficient light. Both give me an amazing working distance that minimizes cropping.
When I`m desperate for even more working distance a teleconverter solves that problem with those two lenses.
I`m sure the Tamron 100 is a good lens too but it has a shorter working distance compared to those two Sigma lenses. And while you`re at it too, make sure that 100 mm has an image stabilizer. That`s why I don`t use my Nikon 100 mm macro, it has no stabilizer in it and I`ve become rather sold on that feature.
The Nikon 105 mm macro was my favourite until I discovered those lenses. I also have a 50 mm macro and a 200 mm macro both Nikons too. But now I use the two Sigma lenses for most of my macro work. The 150 mm one I use when I need a filter or my ring flash. The 180 mm, which won`t take my ring flash or my Nikon macro flash, I use when I have sufficient light. Both give me an amazing working distance that minimizes cropping.
When I`m desperate for even more working distance a teleconverter solves that problem with those two lenses.
I`m sure the Tamron 100 is a good lens too but it has a shorter working distance compared to those two Sigma lenses. And while you`re at it too, make sure that 100 mm has an image stabilizer. That`s why I don`t use my Nikon 100 mm macro, it has no stabilizer in it and I`ve become rather sold on that feature.
Oct 2, 2015 21:42:22 #
Martinfisher uses this lens-- He's a contributor in the UHH True Macro Forum.
Oct 2, 2015 22:03:15 #
Thanks to everyone for your response. I thought I knew how to get around this site. I tried to post a question in the macro section of this site. I guess I am not smart enough to do so. I will go back, do a search for macro info or may try to use Nikonian72's link
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
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