Macro lens suggestions, please
Mar 15, 2019 09:33:57 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I shoot a Canon and have a Canon 100mm that is fine but have friends that use a Tamron and I might have bought that and saves. I would not buy a lens in the 50mm range asa you will find yourself having to get too close a 100 or 180 might be more practical
Mar 15, 2019 09:43:24 #
CO wrote:
Take a look at the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro lens. It's a DX lens so it's lighter and a little smaller than a full frame macro. It will balance better on your D5500. A full frame macro is going to be really nose heavy on your D5500. It's sharp and has VR. I've used one on my D7000. I was impressed with it.
I did this shot with the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro on my D7000. It's not a macro shot but the lens is great for general photography also.
I did this shot with the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro on my D7000. It's not a macro shot but the lens is great for general photography also.
Oh wow, what a great shot! Thank you so much for your great suggestion! I am leaning that way.
Mar 15, 2019 09:45:27 #
I have the 90mm Tamron and it's a great lens. Setting that aside, I borrowed a 100mm Tokina from a friend and if I had to do it over, I'd get the Tokina over the Tamron. Take care & ...
Mar 15, 2019 09:46:00 #
billnikon wrote:
There is no better macro lens IMHO than the Nikon 105 macro. The following shot of a ORB Weaver is not the best but what the heck, there it is. Macro is has never been my strong suit.
Love that shot! Now it's between the Nikon 105 and the 85. Thank you for your response!
Mar 15, 2019 09:47:47 #
russelray wrote:
I have had the 90mm Tamron for about a year now. T... (show quote)
Yes! this is the exact type of shots I want to get WITHOUT a tripod or monopod! I am wondering how this lens will work on my D5500. Thank you.
Mar 15, 2019 09:54:53 #
Tokina 100mm 2.8 is as good as the Nikon 105mm 2.8 and is cheaper and lighter. I have both and enjoy each of them.
Mar 15, 2019 09:57:00 #
Let me start off with, you do not want to purchase a Macro Lens anything less than 90 mm. Good luck in your decision.
Mar 15, 2019 10:09:44 #
Nobody has mentioned the Minolta AF 100mm f2.8 Macro lens. Arguably the Best macro lens ever made! Can be had for a song on eBay.
Mar 15, 2019 10:14:21 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Nobody has mentioned the Minolta AF 100mm f2.8 Macro lens. Arguably the Best macro lens ever made! Can be had for a song on eBay.
I have heard this before, not sure that I buy it but that is the lore that surrounds that lens. However the OP is shooting with a Nikon camera.
Mar 15, 2019 10:24:47 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Deanie1113 wrote:
I would like to start taking close up pictures of flowers. I mean super-close up. I have a Nikon D5500 and would like suggestions on what lens to purchase. I think I need VR and do not want to use a tripod. Manual focusing is fine. I'm thinking of purchasing the Nikon 100mm or the 90 mm Tamron with VC. Anyone have any good recommendations? Thank you!
I have the Tokina 100 Macro for my D7000. It’s very good for the modest price. No VR but I don’t think that’s as big an issue as sharpness and your technique. Explore using flash, especially off camera. That will improve your game considerably.
Mar 15, 2019 10:26:56 #
Mar 15, 2019 10:32:42 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Aren’t there adapters for the A mount to Nikon? I own the Minolta.
I doubt it, Nikon's registration distance is larger than Minolta's which means that the rear element would have to seat inside the camera body or have a corrective lens which would defeat the quality of the Minolta and even so, I don't think that you will retain auto focus or aperture control, a macro lens is useless for macro with out aperture control, makes a good portrait lens but that is about it.
Mar 15, 2019 10:42:09 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
CO wrote:
Take a look at the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro lens. It's a DX lens so it's lighter and a little smaller than a full frame macro. It will balance better on your D5500. A full frame macro is going to be really nose heavy on your D5500. It's sharp and has VR. I've used one on my D7000. I was impressed with it.
I did this shot with the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro on my D7000. It's not a macro shot but the lens is great for general photography also.
I did this shot with the Nikon 85mm f/3.5 DX VR micro on my D7000. It's not a macro shot but the lens is great for general photography also.
I have the 85mm as well and have used it for macro quite a bit. It works well and provides good distance between subject and lens. A lens in the 80-100mm range is a good place to start. Using longer focal lengths is more difficult but is useful for photographing living insects. The 40 and 60mm micro Nikkors are great for copying art work. The 60mm is equivalent to 90mm on FF camera. I have a 50mm Sigma macro for occasions where the 85mm is too long.
For micro 4/3 I have the 60mm m.zuiko which is equivalent to the Nikon 85mm in terms of field of view.
It is nice as it is light weight and narrow in diameter. Lighting is a bit easier.
Mar 15, 2019 10:46:26 #
I would borrow or rent a couple of the options BEFORE buying. Macro is wonderful stuff, I live with my Canon MPE-65 and 100, but each has its own usage depending on the subject.
Mar 15, 2019 10:49:18 #
I use the Micro Nikkor 40mm and love it.
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