VR on Nikon 60mm Macro lens yet?
Feb 2, 2016 14:52:52 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
I'm looking at the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 60mm F/2.8G ED AF-S Lens, and I notice that it doesn't have VR like the 105mm Marco (I Want) or the kit zoom lenses I have.
Is it too short to be VR like my 35mm 1.8?
Or is it possibility a candidate for update in the near future?
Thanks,
Alan
Is it too short to be VR like my 35mm 1.8?
Or is it possibility a candidate for update in the near future?
Thanks,
Alan
Feb 2, 2016 15:17:00 #
Tamron has a new 35mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens that have vibration compensation. It would be great if Nikon updated the 60mm f/2.8 macro with VR. I have the Nikon 40mm f/2.8 macro.
Feb 2, 2016 15:56:13 #
Are you looking at the 60G for true macro field photography, for tabletop close-up photography (such as document reproduction), or for field close-up photography?
Feb 2, 2016 15:56:49 #
Feb 2, 2016 16:05:00 #
rbfanman wrote:
Most field macro-photographers hand-hold camera/lens/speedlight set-ups. Tripods are most common for tabletop macro or close-up, but not field macro.Most people use macro lenses with a tripod, so VR is not needed, or wanted.
Feb 2, 2016 16:05:16 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
CO wrote:
Tamron has a new 35mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens that have vibration compensation. It would be great if Nikon updated the 60mm f/2.8 macro with VR. I have the Nikon 40mm f/2.8 macro.
Maybe Nikon will read this and release a new lens! I thought about the 40mm, it would be great for slide copy, but want it for portrait as well.
Alan
Feb 2, 2016 16:07:32 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
Nikonian72 wrote:
Are you looking at the 60G for true macro field photography, for tabletop close-up photography (such as document reproduction), or for field close-up photography?
I want it for table-top and field close-up, as well as slide copy and portrait.
I design and build working model steam engines, and have recorded a lot of my builds with an old Nikon Coolpix 880.
I know, a lot to ask of it.
Alan
Feb 2, 2016 17:19:21 #
KM6VV wrote:
Maybe Nikon will read this and release a new lens! I thought about the 40mm, it would be great for slide copy, but want it for portrait as well.
Alan
Alan
I've been really impressed with the Nikon 40mm f/2.8. It's very sharp, has almost zero distortion, and very good bokeh. I can see that maybe you would want a longer focal length for portraits. Here's a shot I took with it on my D7000.
Feb 2, 2016 18:43:12 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
CO wrote:
I've been really impressed with the Nikon 40mm f/2.8. It's very sharp, has almost zero distortion, and very good bokeh. I can see that maybe you would want a longer focal length for portraits. Here's a shot I took with it on my D7000.
Nice shot. Certainly a fine lens.
Thanks
Feb 2, 2016 18:52:33 #
Why would a professional photographer hand hold a macro regardless of where it was taken? Number one rule of macro is tripod and remote.
Nikonian72 wrote:
Most field macro-photographers hand-hold camera/lens/speedlight set-ups. Tripods are most common for tabletop macro or close-up, but not field macro.
Feb 2, 2016 18:57:09 #
Not even close...90,000 plus and still counting with no tripod or remote
For the OP I have used the 60mm Nikon lens for macro many times and use a flash to freeze motion. If your somewhat steady this will work fine, some folks do prefer the VR, just know it's not necessary.
For the OP I have used the 60mm Nikon lens for macro many times and use a flash to freeze motion. If your somewhat steady this will work fine, some folks do prefer the VR, just know it's not necessary.
jim quist wrote:
Why would a professional photographer hand hold a macro regardless of where it was taken? Number one rule of macro is tripod and remote.
Feb 2, 2016 19:10:58 #
jim quist wrote:
Most field macro-photographers posting photos on Flickr and UHH, hand-hold camera & lens & off-set diffused speedlight. This allows normal ISO of 100-200, and shutter duration of 1/200-sec at f/16. Because the speedlight duration is in the range of 1/10,000-sec, there is very little subject (or camera) movement recorded. Why would a professional photographer hand hold a macro regardless of where it was taken? Number one rule of macro is tripod and remote.
Most beginning macro-photographers start with available light, but soon realize that cumbersome tripods cannot compete with hand-held macro set-ups with diffused speedlight illumination. One of the goals of the True Macro-Photography Forum is education, by providing visual examples of macro set-ups http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-4.html as well as properly executed macro photographs.
Tripods have their use for indoor table-top macro or close-up photography, with either ambient, studio, or speedlight illumination. I also use my tripod for outdoor long lens photography, but not for field macro.
Typical hand-held macro set-up with standard speedlight & softbox diffuser
Feb 2, 2016 20:46:22 #
KM6VV
Loc: Central Coast, CA
Nikonian72 wrote:
Most field macro-photographers posting photos on F... (show quote)
Thanks for the link to the gear setups and all the comments. I'm not nearly that far along in Macro work, I just ordered a 60mm Macro lens!
Feb 2, 2016 21:18:03 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Most field macro-photographers posting photos on F... (show quote)
Who makes the softbox diffuser you have on the flash? It seems like a good accessory to have. My Nikon SB-700 flash comes with a plastic diffuser that snaps on the flash. I wonder how the snap-on plastic diffuser compares with the softbox type.
Feb 2, 2016 21:40:56 #
CO wrote:
Size of diffuser face is just as important as even, corner-to-corner diffusion. My diffuser face is 6x8-inches, the most commonly used size for macro illumination. It contains a secondary, internal white cloth diffuser midway between speedlight head and face. With the speedlight drop-down plastic diffuser, the light is very evenly spread across diffuser face.Who makes the softbox diffuser you have on the flash? It seems like a good accessory to have. My Nikon SB-700 flash comes with a plastic diffuser that clips on the flash. I wonder how the clip-on plastic diffuser compares with the softbox type.
Several brand names can be found on this size diffuser, available on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neewer-Pro-6-X8-Collapsible-Softbox-for-Canon-Nikon-Sony-Pentax-Olympus-Flash-/191618922806?hash=item2c9d60b936:g:2sIAAOSw~gRVpL~Q
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Flash-Video-Light-Diffuser-Softbox-Kit-SB1520-15cm-x-20cm/310802748981?rt=nc&_soffid=5006134303&_soffType=OrderSubTotalOffer&_trksid=p5731.m3795
FotoDiox 6x8 softbox diffuser
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