Nikon D300S
Dec 1, 2012 01:51:17 #
I have a Nikon D300S camera and I want to purchase a Macro lens for the camera. What is the best lens to buy for close up pictures of flowers or insects? I have been looking at the Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG Macro HSM, is this a good one to buy?
Dec 2, 2012 08:06:23 #
I don't think you can do better than nikon's 105 micro vr f2.8. I have one and are very satisfied with it.
Dec 2, 2012 08:12:43 #
Dec 2, 2012 08:25:00 #
Thank you for both your responses. I will make a visit to our local Camera shop in Perth, Western Australia.
Dec 2, 2012 09:01:46 #
Dec 2, 2012 09:13:47 #
Dec 2, 2012 09:14:54 #
Dec 2, 2012 14:05:01 #
Look at the Tokina f2.8. Check this out on Ken Rockwell's website. You will be amazed at what he has to say about this lens. I have one and love it!
Dec 2, 2012 17:32:44 #
Hello Adrian Lees
This lens does have an extremely good write up. It will fit a D300's but I beleive it may be an FX lens? Someone correct me if I am wrong...
The Nikon 105mm Micro f2.8 is one of the best but again this an FX format lens and if you could afford it, it would be my choice...
Both will give you 1:1 at their minimum focus range.
Just bear in mind that an FX lens will have it's crop ratio increased by a factor of 1.5 so in effect it will become a 158mm lens on your D300's...
Adrian Lees wrote:
I have a Nikon D300S camera and I want to purchase a Macro lens for the camera. What is the best lens to buy for close up pictures of flowers or insects? I have been looking at the Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG Macro HSM, is this a good one to buy?
This lens does have an extremely good write up. It will fit a D300's but I beleive it may be an FX lens? Someone correct me if I am wrong...
The Nikon 105mm Micro f2.8 is one of the best but again this an FX format lens and if you could afford it, it would be my choice...
Both will give you 1:1 at their minimum focus range.
Just bear in mind that an FX lens will have it's crop ratio increased by a factor of 1.5 so in effect it will become a 158mm lens on your D300's...
Dec 3, 2012 04:42:27 #
Dec 10, 2012 08:36:27 #
I have just taken delivery of my new Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens, cant't wait to start using it.
Dec 10, 2012 11:37:16 #
Hello Adrian Lees,
Well done, congratulations on an excellent choice.
We look forward to seeing some images when you are ready....!
Well done, congratulations on an excellent choice.
We look forward to seeing some images when you are ready....!
Dec 11, 2012 09:13:38 #
Well it is my Xmas present so I am not allowed to use it until then, talk about a kid waiting to play with their toy, it's damn hard!!!!!!
Dec 13, 2012 07:27:20 #
Dec 13, 2012 07:45:47 #
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