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May 19, 2012 15:44:59 #

BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

May 19, 2012 15:54:01 #

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

Welcome to UHH.

May 19, 2012 15:54:20 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hey Gary
The best micro lenses are the longer mm ones. Lets you have a little more room to work. I have the Nikon 105 and love it. Very sharp and gives great colors. But pricey. What is your budget like? There are many after market companies that come real close in quality now.
Erv

May 19, 2012 15:59:58 #

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Dear Gary,

Manual focus macro, second hand. How much of a hurry are you in with macro shots? And how much automation do you need? Try a 90/2.5 Vivitar Series 1 (I'm still using mine).

Cheers,

R.

May 19, 2012 16:03:52 #

BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA

A budget, right now tight. I have added a lot to my camera bag in the last few months. So probaly leaning more towards a prime lens.

I prefer to stay with a Nikon lens...but certainly open to suggestions.

May 19, 2012 16:05:57 #

BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA

Roger Hicks wrote:

Dear Gary,

Manual focus macro, second hand. How much of a hurry are you in with macro shots? And how much automation do you need? Try a 90/2.5 Vivitar Series 1 (I'm still using mine).

Cheers,

R.

certainly not against a used lens, nor a maunul focus.

May 19, 2012 16:19:12 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Looks like you can pick up a 105 D 2.8 AF for around $400. They are very nice .
Erv

May 19, 2012 21:23:34 #

travlnman46 Loc: Yakima WA

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

Hi again BigGWells: Nikon makes great lenses, may I suggest you try places like KEH, B&H, Adorama, or even Craigs List for a used lens. I purchased my used Canon 100 mm 2.8 usm macro through Craigs List locally for $375 from a fellow who had bought it refurbished from B&H a couple of years ago. It's been a great lens.

May 20, 2012 08:19:33 #

Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA

I bought a used 105 nikon micro auto focus 2.8 about 8 years ago and still it's one of the best lenses in the pack!

May 20, 2012 08:41:31 #

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I have the Nikon 40mm micro which is not as pricey and like it but would opt for the 105 myself.

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

Bee cropped in PP with 40mm

May 20, 2012 09:31:06 #

glojo Loc: South Devon, England

Nikon 105mm macro for me. I have heard that the Sigma 150mm is a good lens but I am more than pleased with mine. I am not in a position to be able to use a tripod so the VR option is invaluable

May 20, 2012 09:40:44 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

After much online reading, I got a Nikon Micro 105mm on ebay. Fantastic lens! It is heavy, though. You can use it for regular photography, and it also does nice macro.

Just a quick hand held shot in my yard.

May 20, 2012 12:57:13 #

PipesCJ7 Loc: Cordova, Alaska/Shoreline, WA/ Merritt, BC

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

I use the 105mm Micro-Nikkor 2.8VR The best lens out there. Also I had the honor of meeting the "Intimidator" in Charlot, SC 1998. A great guy!

May 20, 2012 14:44:05 #

Chet Loc: Louisville, KY

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

I think you would like around 100mm. Gives you more working space but still gets close enough.

May 20, 2012 14:45:55 #

PipesCJ7 Loc: Cordova, Alaska/Shoreline, WA/ Merritt, BC

PipesCJ7 wrote:

BigGWells wrote:

Have a Nikon D5100. I would like to add a macro for it. Looking for suggestions, opinons and advice.

What say you

Thanks
Gary

I use the 105mm Micro-Nikkor 2.8VR The best lens out there. Also I had the honor of meeting the "Intimidator" in Charlotte, NC 1998. A great guy!

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