Macro Lens for Nikon D750
May 15, 2020 18:29:04 #
I have a used Nikon D750 with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm 1.2G ED N lens. I would like to take pictures of flowers, being real close and getting all the detail. I find that I can not get close enough with what I have. I have to be too far away to get the camera to focus on the subject. Any suggestions on a good macro lens? I have a 50mm lens I just purchased and it will focus on the floor but not the subject in my lap. what am I doing wrong? There has to be something that I am missing. All help and comments are appreciated.
May 15, 2020 18:38:35 #
A macro will certainly do things your current lenses will not do. The key with what you have now is working distance. I have taken countless flower photos with the 24-120. Simply back up to the distance where the lens will focus and compose with the zoom. A bit of cropping is probably all that is needed and you have it. An affordable macro that I have used with the 750 and 810 is the old AF Micro Nikkor 105 2.8D. Many samples posted here on Hedgehog.
May 15, 2020 18:40:42 #
May 15, 2020 18:59:48 #
fetzler wrote:
The 105 mm micro Nikkor is great.
I'm saving for the Nikon 105 mm.
May 15, 2020 19:19:13 #
I use an older Nikon/Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8 D Micro (Nikon's word for macro) on a D750 with excellent results. The 105mm allows you to stand off more from the subject than a macro lens with a 60mm focal length. The minimum focus distance is a little over 12 inches, the 60mm about 8 inches. Not much difference for flowers but a longer standoff helps with skittish insects. Not sure what 50mm lens you have, the Nikon 50mm lenses have about a 18 inch minimum distance.
UHH has a macro section, you might want to pose your question there also.
Good luck.
UHH has a macro section, you might want to pose your question there also.
Good luck.
May 15, 2020 19:59:54 #
The Nikon 105mm is a great lens. The Tokina 100mm is also great and much less expensive.
May 15, 2020 20:05:47 #
For full frame I wouldn’t go any shorter than 90mm for macro, and all the major brand macros, (Nikon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina), have good reputations for macro.
May 15, 2020 21:05:11 #
You're not doing anything wrong. As hpucker99 above pointed out the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 (not sure which 50mm you have) has a minimum focusing distance of about 18 inches. It's not a macro lens. If you want to get really close, take a look at the Nikon 60mm f/2.8 micro lens. It has a minimum focusing distance of about 7.3 inches.
May 15, 2020 22:33:47 #
The Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8D comes highly recommended and very reasonably priced, especially second-hand. Expect to pay about $250 for one in perfect condition. I will put my copy up against any of the Nikon 105mm Micro lenses any day.
Your D750 has the AF motor needed to drive this lens, although really, manual focus is better for macro most of the time.
Your D750 has the AF motor needed to drive this lens, although really, manual focus is better for macro most of the time.
May 16, 2020 05:27:59 #
Tessa23 wrote:
I have a used Nikon D750 with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor ... (show quote)
Here is what Ken Rockwell says about the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro.
"The Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AF is one of the very best lenses I've ever tested.
Not only are its optics perfect, so are its ergonomics. This FX and DX lens is both sharper and handles better than Nikon's made-in-China, DX-only 85mm f/3.5 VR, which costs more!
This Tokina is a winner, and one of the sharpest lenses I've ever put on any camera, at any distance including infinity."
I am seeing that Adorama has this listed for $259 - new.
May 16, 2020 07:04:06 #
May 16, 2020 08:00:08 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Tessa23 wrote:
I have a used Nikon D750 with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor ... (show quote)
The Nikon 105 mm 2.8 macro is one of the sharpest Macro lenses produced. Here is a deal on an open box one.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1532057-REG/nikon_2160ob_af_s_vr_micro_nikkor_105mm.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
May 16, 2020 08:04:29 #
Tessa23 wrote:
I have a used Nikon D750 with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor ... (show quote)
ALL "macro" lenses are good - find the cheapest one you can afford in good condition from a reputable dealer /seller. 105mm should be OK for you. Otherwise, I would get a Canon 500D close up lens to go on the front of your 24-120 and shoot at 120mm with it - about $100 if you shop - but your focusing range will be limited to about 12-20 inches with the close-up on the lens. With a "macro" lens you can focus to infinity.The close-up lens is much lighter/smaller to carry than another lens.
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May 16, 2020 08:17:42 #
spraguead
Loc: Boston, MA
FiddleMaker wrote:
I am seeing that Adorama has this listed for $259 - new.
I am seeing that Adorama has this listed for $259 - new.
Do you have a link for that listing? I'm seeing $429.
I think it's been at about $350 for a year or so, but now that everyone's home taking photos of bugs the price seems to have gone up.
May 16, 2020 08:19:57 #
Tessa23 wrote:
I have a used Nikon D750 with a Nikon AF-S Nikkor ... (show quote)
Another vote for the 105mm 2.8. I shoot with the 750, have the 2.8 trinity and a bunch of 1.4 primes, and my 105 is definitely the best in the bag. I have great success with it for portraits, too. ~jdm
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