Sigma 105mm macro (Page 3): Have you checked the Sigma’s effective OS range? (I have not.)...

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

augieg27 wrote:

Thank you Charles,
I agree, but when I shoot living subjects like flowers and insects I don't use a tripod, so I like a lens with VR for that purpose since my hands are not very steady.
Currently I have a Nikon 40mm micro that does not have VR for close ups of not moving subjects (with a tripod and a focusing rail) and a Nikon 50mm 1.8 that does not have VR either, with tube extensions for everything else.
Augie

Have you checked the Sigma’s effective OS range? (I have not.)

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

augieg27 wrote:

Thank you Chris,
I'd looked at the Tokina you mentioned, but it does not have VR, something I prefer.

Yes, you're right, Augie - forgot about that …

ALSO, more importantly - it's a D lens - which means it won't AF on Beginner Series Nikons …

You'd have to move up to a ProSumer model - D90/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500 or D500 …

Forgot about that - till after I suggested it … how about a Tamron 90 VC USD Macro, then?

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Chris T wrote:

ALSO, more importantly - it's a D lens - which means it won't AF on Beginner Series Nikons …

You'd have to move up to a ProSumer model - D90/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500 or D500 …

Forgot about that - till after I suggested it … how about a Tamron 90 VC USD Macro, then?

The “D” means nothing about how the lens focuses. (Same as with Nikon)

augieg27 Loc: Central California

Chris T wrote:

Yes, you're right, Augie - forgot about that …

ALSO, more importantly - it's a D lens - which means it won't AF on Beginner Series Nikons …

You'd have to move up to a ProSumer model - D90/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500 or D500 …

Forgot about that - till after I suggested it … how about a Tamron 90 VC USD Macro, then?

OK, I will take a look at the Tamron. Thank you Chris.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RWR wrote:

The “D” means nothing about how the lens focuses. (Same as with Nikon)

Yes, I know, RWR … I've read that on here, before …

However, I didn't know how else to describe the lenses made for Nikon bodies which don't AF on the entry level bodies … there's a bunch of them …

The Tokinas - practically, all of them … several Sigma lenses … one or two of the older Tamrons …

And, of course - there's a bunch of Nikkors which don't AF with D3000 or D5000 bodies, either ...

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

augieg27 wrote:

OK, I will take a look at the Tamron. Thank you Chris.

Okay, Augie … that one should work for you, and it's lighter than the Sigma …

It used to be around $800, but it's been lowered now - I think it's around $650 …

But, you may be able to pick it up for less …

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Chris T wrote:

Yes, I know, RWR … I've read that on here, before …

However, I didn't know how else to describe the lenses made for Nikon bodies which don't AF on the entry level bodies … there's a bunch of them …

The Tokinas - practically, all of them … several Sigma lenses … one or two of the older Tamrons …

And, of course - there's a bunch of Nikkors which don't AF with D3000 or D5000 bodies, either ...

The easiest way to tell whether or not a Nikon lens has an internal motor is to forget the “D” and go by the AF designation - “AF Nikkor,” it has no motor: “AF-x Nikkor,” it has a motor. For the independent lenses it’s not so simple - best to read the specifications.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RWR wrote:

The easiest way to tell whether or not a Nikon lens has an internal motor is to forget the “D” and go by the AF designation - “AF Nikkor,” it has no motor: “AF-x Nikkor,” it has a motor. For the independent lenses it’s not so simple - best to read the specifications.

Pretty sure all Tokina lenses ('cept, maybe the UWA-Zs) will ONLY work on FX or DX ProSumer Bodies.

The Sigma 70-300 APO Macro's like that, too - will only AF on the upper-level bodies … not sure of others.

Except for the 18-55 Kit Lens, and the 16-85 VR - I don't have any other Nikkors - so, it doesn't matter.

But, thanks for the tip, RWR …

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Chris T wrote:

Except for the 18-55 Kit Lens, and the 16-85 VR - I don't have any other Nikkors - so, it doesn't matter.

Preventing the spread of misleading information does matter.

augieg27 Loc: Central California

Thank you all for your informative comments. It has been a very interesting thread.
Augie

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RWR wrote:

Preventing the spread of misleading information does matter.

"Misleading information" RWR? … Is this to do with me describing the Non-AF Lenses as "D" Lenses?

Let me tell you - I first read that - HERE - on THIS very site.

Since it was a convenient way to refer to ALL of the Non-AF Lenses with Beginner bodies, I too, adopted it!

Perhaps, to complete this thing … maybe, you should define what a "D" Lens IS, then ….

Then, NOBODY will be confused about it, anymore!!!!!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

augieg27 wrote:

Thank you all for your informative comments. It has been a very interesting thread.
Augie

It sure HAS, Augie … glad I was able to suggest a sensible alternative! ….

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Chris T wrote:

"Misleading information" RWR? … Is this to do with me describing the Non-AF Lenses as "D" Lenses?

Let me tell you - I first read that - HERE - on THIS very site.

Since it was a convenient way to refer to ALL of the Non-AF Lenses with Beginner bodies, I too, adopted it!

Perhaps, to complete this thing … maybe, you should define what a "D" Lens IS, then ….

Then, NOBODY will be confused about it, anymore!!!!!

The original topic was about an autofocus lens, and now you’re talking about Non-AF lenses?? This whole conversation has become too ridiculous for me to comment further.

Bill_de Loc: US

Chris T wrote:

"Misleading information" RWR? … Is this to do with me describing the Non-AF Lenses as "D" Lenses?

Let me tell you - I first read that - HERE - on THIS very site.

Since it was a convenient way to refer to ALL of the Non-AF Lenses with Beginner bodies, I too, adopted it!

Perhaps, to complete this thing … maybe, you should define what a "D" Lens IS, then ….

Then, NOBODY will be confused about it, anymore!!!!!

A D lens indicates the lens provides Distance information to the body for more accurate flash exposure. New lenses still provide that information.

Now you see what happens when somebody provides incorrect information and others repeat it without checking its validity.

You can read all about it at NikonUSA.com

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RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Chris T wrote:

"Misleading information" RWR? … Is this to do with me describing the Non-AF Lenses as "D" Lenses?

Let me tell you - I first read that - HERE - on THIS very site.

Since it was a convenient way to refer to ALL of the Non-AF Lenses with Beginner bodies, I too, adopted it!

Perhaps, to complete this thing … maybe, you should define what a "D" Lens IS, then ….

Then, NOBODY will be confused about it, anymore!!!!!

Hopefully this will clear up some of the confusion:
Nikon Lens Designations: https://photographylife.com/nikon-lens-nomenclature
Sigma Lens Designations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigma_Corporation
Tokina Lens Designations: https://xlightphotography.com/complete-tokina-lens-abbreviations/