Anyone using a Micro Nikor 105mm 2.8D auto focus?
Dec 16, 2020 13:49:57 #
I have a 105mm Lester Dine aka Kiron and I have no problem with it. I don't mind manual focus and aperture ring, but auto focus might he handy if focus lock on a D750 would help when I handhold. I sway in a bit when I am looking through the viewfinder. I tend to fire as I sway into focus. With a lot of passes. I have a chance to pick a 2.8D up. The Kiron is an excellent piece of glass but I don't know how the 2.8D would stack up. I don't know if focus lock would even work fast enough with that screwdriver focus system to even be of value. We are talking minute adjustments in milliseconds.
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Dec 16, 2020 14:28:14 #
I use the Nikkor micro 105 AF for all my macro work, it is an excellent lens, no problems or complaints. It is the USA version, and Nikon cleaned it a few years back, it works and works.
Dec 16, 2020 14:28:33 #
I use the Nikkor micro 105 AF for all my macro work, it is an excellent lens, no problems or complaints. It is the USA version, and NikonUSA cleaned it a few years back, it works and works.
Dec 16, 2020 14:33:58 #
Anyone here know someone wanting to Sell a Nikon 70-200 2.8 AF-S Lens at a decent price?
Dec 16, 2020 14:58:03 #
Can't compare, but the AF Micro Nikkor 105 2.8D is superb. The Auto Focus works beautifully. I have a large collection of Bugs, Butterflies, Flowers posted on UHH, nearly all taken with it. For me it is pretty much irreplaceable - considering picking up a spare. I understand that obtaining repair may be the only negative I can think of.
Dec 16, 2020 15:19:46 #
Silverrails wrote:
Anyone here know someone wanting to Sell a Nikon 70-200 2.8 AF-S Lens at a decent price?
Post it as a seperate listing to get some response.
Dec 17, 2020 10:11:32 #
Dec 17, 2020 10:13:27 #
Silverrails wrote:
Anyone here know someone wanting to Sell a Nikon 70-200 2.8 AF-S Lens at a decent price?
I have a mint version for only $ 5,500.99! PM me!
Dec 17, 2020 12:26:24 #
One can use a 'steadying stick' to help hold yourself pretty still when shooting macro. The basic idea is shown by Brian Valentine here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/75900443/in/album-72157594293307036/
Besides helping in getting critical focus, a simple stick like this goes far at reducing the effort of holding the weight of a hefty camera + flash in an awkward position for extended periods. There is very little difference in speed in getting a shot off with it, unlike a tripod or fixed mount to a monopod.
Besides helping in getting critical focus, a simple stick like this goes far at reducing the effort of holding the weight of a hefty camera + flash in an awkward position for extended periods. There is very little difference in speed in getting a shot off with it, unlike a tripod or fixed mount to a monopod.
Dec 17, 2020 12:38:31 #
I have the Lester A. Dine 105mm f/2.8 that I use on my Nikon D180, Nikon Z6 and Fujifilm X-T20 and I find it hard to beat compared to my other macro lenses. I shoot in the full manual mode where I first determine what is the most important need for the subject such as stop the motion, create the blur background, ect.. Then I use the histogram to dial in the final settings.
I can surely see the advantage of an Autofocus 105mm macro lens for general photography as well as highly detailed macro work. When I use my Nikon 200mm f/4 AF ED macro lens, I let the camera find the focus then I tweak it where I want it to be the sharpest. Sadly, it does not autofocus on the Z6 nor the adapted Fujifilm X-T20 so it too is used manually focused on them.
I can surely see the advantage of an Autofocus 105mm macro lens for general photography as well as highly detailed macro work. When I use my Nikon 200mm f/4 AF ED macro lens, I let the camera find the focus then I tweak it where I want it to be the sharpest. Sadly, it does not autofocus on the Z6 nor the adapted Fujifilm X-T20 so it too is used manually focused on them.
Dec 17, 2020 12:49:53 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
One can use a 'steadying stick' to help hold yours... (show quote)
Mark, I can attest to the benefit of using a 'steading stick' for you shared that recommendation with me when I first ventured in shooting macro in the field and it made a HUGE difference in my in-focus hit rate. I also use it to push away weeds and thorn vines as I walk through the thickets. It also helps to gently push back leaves to find the critters hiding under them.
I use a thin monopod as my 'steady stick' that I removed the head for it extends and collapses for ease of carry. I can move my hand that holds the stick up and down its length and I brace my camera against the holding hand or forearm. The suggestion of knee-pads was a great one also.
Now...if I could only find a way to carry my pillow I could take a nap when I get down on the ground for it takes me a bit to get back up again.
Dec 17, 2020 15:19:57 #
🙂 I am very pleased to learn of these things. I use a monopod as well. Those knee pads are a god-send. I get right down on the rocks, no worry.
I dont remember if I mentioned, but a pretty good way to secure the camera on top of it is with a V-yoke on top: https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-attachment-Camera-monopod-shooting/dp/B005F0S29G/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Rifle+V-yoke&qid=1608235742&sr=8-7 . Rest the lens on it, and thus it takes essentially all the weight. Even a thin (and cheap) monopod will do well. But care is needed to prevent the rest from interfering with the focus ring. Also one needs to secure the yoke to the monopod by tying it down, lest it unscrew itself. Height then is adjusted by adjusting the height of the monopod. Its still pretty fast. Flip-out levers are better than twist rings to adjust height, I think.
Cheers!
I dont remember if I mentioned, but a pretty good way to secure the camera on top of it is with a V-yoke on top: https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-attachment-Camera-monopod-shooting/dp/B005F0S29G/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Rifle+V-yoke&qid=1608235742&sr=8-7 . Rest the lens on it, and thus it takes essentially all the weight. Even a thin (and cheap) monopod will do well. But care is needed to prevent the rest from interfering with the focus ring. Also one needs to secure the yoke to the monopod by tying it down, lest it unscrew itself. Height then is adjusted by adjusting the height of the monopod. Its still pretty fast. Flip-out levers are better than twist rings to adjust height, I think.
Cheers!
Dec 17, 2020 21:36:50 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
🙂 I am very pleased to learn of these things. I u... (show quote)
Hello Mark. Now I understand how you manage to capture such amazing photos in the field! Your macro pics are so incredibly sharp that I always ask myself how you do it. I got it! It's those knee pads! I'm going to get the best pair I can find at Kmart, then put them on to work at reverse lens macro when I'm sitting at my desk so I can get some sharp photos, too!
Merry Christmas. NMY
Dec 18, 2020 00:57:29 #
Thank you! Knee pads are great, as is a big floppy hat.
But in truth whatever I do is in no small part b/c of some post-processing.
But in truth whatever I do is in no small part b/c of some post-processing.
Dec 18, 2020 08:54:41 #
Thanks for the tip. I have tried using a monopod but have found it only a little helpful It actually makes it more difficult so I have abandoned using it. a stout stick would be more flexible.
thanks.
thanks.
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