macro lens
Jun 21, 2012 08:39:55 #
Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens
Is this a good macro lens? I never really understand what all the letters mean.
Thanks
Is this a good macro lens? I never really understand what all the letters mean.
Thanks
Jun 21, 2012 15:12:24 #
All others are judged by that one.
G = "Gelded" (no aperture ring)
ED - Extra Low Dispersion glass (better coatings and less color aberrations)
IF - Internal focus (the front piece of glass doesn't rotate when focussing)
AF-S - The lens contains a focus motor (AF=Auto focus, S~Silent wave motor)
VR - Vibration reduction (helps eliminate the jitters when you hand hold)
Here's a link to the lens tech code salad:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-Camera-Technology/NIKKOR-Photography-Lenses.page?page=all
G = "Gelded" (no aperture ring)
ED - Extra Low Dispersion glass (better coatings and less color aberrations)
IF - Internal focus (the front piece of glass doesn't rotate when focussing)
AF-S - The lens contains a focus motor (AF=Auto focus, S~Silent wave motor)
VR - Vibration reduction (helps eliminate the jitters when you hand hold)
Here's a link to the lens tech code salad:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-Camera-Technology/NIKKOR-Photography-Lenses.page?page=all
Jun 21, 2012 21:17:21 #
Charlie has it right. His comment means that the Nikkor 105-mm macro is the lens to which all other macro lenses are compared.
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Jun 22, 2012 08:02:04 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
As the owner of a Canon macro lens I feel so lonely :)Charlie has it right. His comment means that the Nikkor 105-mm macro is the lens to which all other macro lenses are compared.
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Jun 22, 2012 16:05:24 #
skidooman wrote:
Hardly!As the owner of a Canon macro lens I feel so lonely
Jun 22, 2012 19:37:34 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
:thumbup:skidooman wrote:
Hardly!As the owner of a Canon macro lens I feel so lonely
Jun 23, 2012 16:38:35 #
Quote:
i wish i had a canon. i would buy the mpe 65 1x1 -5x1 lens. tomAs the owner of a Canon macro lens I feel so lonely :)
Jun 23, 2012 17:25:05 #
tinusbum wrote:
At 2x and greater magnification, the Canon 65-mm is extremely difficult to use: DoF is miniscule, focus is critical, camera movement is highly probable at slower shutter durations, etc. I laud honor to any photographer who mastered this lens. And the cost? WOW!i wish i had a canon. i would buy the mpe 65 1x1 -5x1 lens. tom
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