Good, affordable macro lens for a Nikon D7500 (Page 3): As a retired dentist I used a macro a lot in my practice. I would suggest a 100mm. Your choice of brands. I have a few Tamron...

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Good, affordable macro lens for a Nikon D7500.

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Mar 17, 2024 17:42:47 #

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Dbrow411 wrote:

I've always been very interested in macro photography. I now have a new attachment that has a focus stacking function so, I'm now looking for a decent macro lens. Does anyone have any advice?

As a retired dentist I used a macro a lot in my practice.
I would suggest a 100mm. Your choice of brands. I have a few Tamron and happy with them

Mar 17, 2024 17:54:05 #

kmielen Loc: Eastern NC

I have been using the Nikon 105mm with my D7500. I actually have the lens for sale on eBay as I have made the investment in a Z6ii and am beginning to acquire Z-mount glass.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/116085814566?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3Rfy_T9oQ6S&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=3Rfy_T9oQ6S&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Let me know if interested, the non-eBay price is $155.

Mar 18, 2024 09:35:12 #

NCMtnMan Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC

PAR4DCR wrote:

I use a Nikkor 105mm macro on my Nikon D7200 with great results.

Don

Same here.

Mar 18, 2024 09:46:21 #

Artcameraman Loc: Springfield NH

I use all of my "F" mount lenses along with Canon and others of my "Z" mount Nikon. True, I do think the fixed focus "Z" lenses are sharper however the Zoom non "Z" lenses work just as well and in some cases are more convenient. Yes, I will aquire more "Z" mount lenses but you can't as far as I know go from "Z" back to "F" but when I can this will open up a hole new avenue. BTW, I use medium format lenses on my 35mm size cameras also but the resolving power of these lenses are less than those made for the 24X36mm size frame.

Mar 19, 2024 06:49:25 #

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

If you are planning on doing the focus stacking using manual focus, then all the older nikon micros could be used. One very inexpensive option is a 105 f4 ais version which can be had for around $150. It only goes to 1:2 but gracefully accepts extension tubes or bellows if more is needed. For metering enter it as a non cpu lens. Image quality is excellent.

Mar 19, 2024 15:04:01 #

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Sigma 50mm macro is a great lens and can be found on eBay for a good price.

Mar 19, 2024 15:54:39 #

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

topcat wrote:

Sigma 50mm macro is a great lens and can be found on eBay for a good price.

With a 50 watch how close you have to be to the subject

Mar 20, 2024 15:11:04 #

Dbrow411 Loc: South Daytona, FL

That's the one that I'm leaning towards right now.

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