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Recommendation of a Nikkor prime lens for close-up floral photography for my D610
Jul 30, 2017 07:40:35 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
mborn wrote:
I even use my Nikon 200-500 for macro
Not only is this not a macro shot, it wouldn't even qualify as a close up in the Close Up Photography forum.
Jul 30, 2017 07:44:04 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Fotomacher wrote:
A macro lens will get you closer with better bokeh. JMO. The attached image is not macro, but it is close up. Shot with Nikkor 300mm f/4.
This also would not qualify as a close up.
Jul 30, 2017 07:55:23 #
Gspeed wrote:
Hello Fellow Hogs - I have read through a great deal of comments in the Macro Forum. For my budget of $600 (or less) used or new, what Nikkor lens should I consider for clear, concise photos of stamens, pollen (the inner workings of the flower) with a low f-stop? Any assistance, comments and insights are greatly appreciated. Please avoid snarky. ~ Eileen
For natural subjects, (not copy stand work), the longer the focal length the better, since they give you a greater working distance. There are two macro lenses, a Sigma 150mm F2.8 and a Tamron 180mm 3.5 - both of which would easily come in under your budget if you would consider buying used. I shoot lots of macro and flowers, and I shoot Nikon, but I have these two lenses and they provide the quality I need. I also use Nikkor 45 and 85 PC-E with get me to 1:2 magnification without focus breathing.
The 60mm F2.8 is a great lens. The working distance at 1:1 is 7.28" which is a little too short for me.
The Sigma gives me 15" for 1:1 and the Tamron gives me a little over 18" - longer working distances gives you more options for lighting, and if you start doing insects, you are less likely to spook them.
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Jul 30, 2017 08:40:29 #
Jul 30, 2017 08:42:54 #
Eileen
One thing to think about --- the longer the Macro/Micro lens you use, the more working distance between you and the flower. I had a 60mm Micro that was super sharp but I eventually "upgraded" to a 105mm Micro. Just as sharp, more comfortable working distance. Nikon's Micros allow you to get a life-size image on the film/sensor, which allows for bigger sharp blow-ups. If you don't need Life-size (1 to 1) magnification, a close-focusing lens may do. Of course, you didn't tell us which camera you use. On a DX camera, a 60mm would be like a 90MM on a full-frame and a 105mm would be like about a 160mm.
One thing to think about --- the longer the Macro/Micro lens you use, the more working distance between you and the flower. I had a 60mm Micro that was super sharp but I eventually "upgraded" to a 105mm Micro. Just as sharp, more comfortable working distance. Nikon's Micros allow you to get a life-size image on the film/sensor, which allows for bigger sharp blow-ups. If you don't need Life-size (1 to 1) magnification, a close-focusing lens may do. Of course, you didn't tell us which camera you use. On a DX camera, a 60mm would be like a 90MM on a full-frame and a 105mm would be like about a 160mm.
Jul 30, 2017 08:54:18 #
[quote=Gspeed]Hello Fellow Hogs - I have read through a great deal of comments in the Macro Forum. For my budget of $600 (or less) used or new, what Nikkor lens should I consider for clear, concise photos of stamens, pollen (the inner workings of the flower) with a low f-stop? Any assistance, comments and insights are greatly appreciated. Please avoid snarky. ~ Eileen[/quote
Thank you, everyone who replied. So appreciative. I found the Nikkor AF-S 105mm on e-bay for $615 including box, pouch, end caps, hood, and B + W filter. Fingers crossed it's USA. Lightly used. It arrives 8/4.
Thank you, everyone who replied. So appreciative. I found the Nikkor AF-S 105mm on e-bay for $615 including box, pouch, end caps, hood, and B + W filter. Fingers crossed it's USA. Lightly used. It arrives 8/4.
Jul 30, 2017 08:59:00 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
cameraf4 wrote:
Of course, you didn't tell us which camera you use.
Of course you didn't read the title!
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Jul 30, 2017 09:02:59 #
Yeah, yeah. I know. I really shouldn't come to this forum so soon after rolling out of bed. My bad. Oh, well...
Jul 30, 2017 09:13:54 #
Jul 30, 2017 09:33:33 #
rborud
Loc: Minnesota
Gspeed wrote:
Hello Fellow Hogs - I have read through a great deal of comments in the Macro Forum. For my budget of $600 (or less) used or new, what Nikkor lens should I consider for clear, concise photos of stamens, pollen (the inner workings of the flower) with a low f-stop? Any assistance, comments and insights are greatly appreciated. Please avoid snarky. ~ Eileen
Gspeed
You might want to look at the Nikon f 3.5 85mm macro which one can buy used or refurb at a more modest price with in your range. I have several macros and it has become my go to, here is an example.
RBorud
Jul 30, 2017 09:39:50 #
rborud wrote:
Gspeed
You might want to look at the Nikon f 3.5 85mm macro which one can buy used or refurb at a more modest price with in your range. I have several macros and it has become my go to, here is an example.
RBorud
You might want to look at the Nikon f 3.5 85mm macro which one can buy used or refurb at a more modest price with in your range. I have several macros and it has become my go to, here is an example.
RBorud
The OP has an FX camera, this is a DX lens...FX on DX is fine but there is too much of a loss of pixels the other way around...
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Jul 30, 2017 10:02:47 #
[quote=rborud]Gspeed
You might want to look at the Nikon f 3.5 85mm macro which one can buy used or refurb at a more modest price with in your range. I have several macros and it has become my go to, here is an example.
RBorud[/quote
Great photo, rBorund! I just purchased the Nikkor 105mm micro on e-bay: $615, including some extras. Fingers crossed that it is a good lens!
You might want to look at the Nikon f 3.5 85mm macro which one can buy used or refurb at a more modest price with in your range. I have several macros and it has become my go to, here is an example.
RBorud[/quote
Great photo, rBorund! I just purchased the Nikkor 105mm micro on e-bay: $615, including some extras. Fingers crossed that it is a good lens!
Jul 30, 2017 10:09:54 #
[quote=Gspeed][quote=Gspeed]Hello Fellow Hogs - I have read through a great deal of comments in the Macro Forum. For my budget of $600 (or less) used or new, what Nikkor lens should I consider for clear, concise photos of stamens, pollen (the inner workings of the flower) with a low f-stop? Any assistance, comments and insights are greatly appreciated. Please avoid snarky. ~ Eileen[/quote
Thank you, everyone who replied. So appreciative. I found the Nikkor AF-S 105mm on e-bay for $615 including box, pouch, end caps, hood, and B + W filter. Fingers crossed it's USA. Lightly used. It arrives 8/4.[/quote]
You found a classic and you will be very happy with it. Please post a few pictures you took with it!
Thank you, everyone who replied. So appreciative. I found the Nikkor AF-S 105mm on e-bay for $615 including box, pouch, end caps, hood, and B + W filter. Fingers crossed it's USA. Lightly used. It arrives 8/4.[/quote]
You found a classic and you will be very happy with it. Please post a few pictures you took with it!
Jul 30, 2017 10:57:04 #
Virtually ANY modern day 90-105mm 2.8 will do the job for you..I personally own a non-D Micro AF Nikkor 105mm f2.8 that I bought used about 15 years ago with very few miles on it..It's the sharpest lens I own, and use it in manual mode currently on my Nikon D500, but also used it with a Nikon N90s film camera back in the film era.. I've also owned several Sigma's and Tokinas..They ALL gave me excellent results!!
Jul 30, 2017 11:08:45 #
granbob
Loc: SW Wisc; E Iowa; W Illinois
I have a Nikon 200f4 micro manual focus that was one of Nikon's top lenses back in perhaps the 1980s. It is very much a "fun lens" as the working distance is great and its also a very sharp lens. It may take some looking to find a used one for sale, but the used price is often worth the time spent in looking.
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