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Macro lens for Nikon Camera
Sep 26, 2011 13:06:39 #
johnr9999
Loc: Carlton, OR
I agree. As one photographer said about the 105, "it is almighty". It also doubles as a portrait lens. The glass seems to be among the best Nikon has made, which says a lot.
Sep 26, 2011 14:54:29 #
Please do not rule out the Tamron 90mm macro. It is a proven lens. And less expensive than Nikon's. If nothing else it will give you the time and experience on macro lenses. One of the more difficult shooting modes to get it right. VR lenses are gerat for what I call my non serious macros, but if I am on a serious shoot I always use my tripod for macros, especially the 1:1 ratios. I love to shoot macros in manual focus and play with the DOF and limited focus.
Sep 26, 2011 19:03:16 #
I use the 60mm 2.8. It's affordable and sharp as a tack. With the 60, though you have to get pretty close to your subject. I haven't tried the 105 but hear it's spectacular, and you can get further from your subject. Also, as far as VR is concerned, mostly with macro, especially outside, you are dealing with very shallow field of focus, so any small breeze will throw you out of focus. For this, VR will NOT help. VR will only help with camera SHAKE associated with slower shutter speeds, not with variable focus issues. The 60 works great, also you can get some extender rings, very affordable, to get you closer. Hope this helped.
Sep 26, 2011 19:17:06 #
Sep 26, 2011 19:39:55 #
Hi D. Barry,
I have had both a 50mm amd 105mm. I loved both but the 105mm gave me chances for more light. The 50mm is so close to the subject to photograph at a 1:1 ratio. If I had had the money in those days I would have bought a 180mm macro.
Happy shooting
Jim
I have had both a 50mm amd 105mm. I loved both but the 105mm gave me chances for more light. The 50mm is so close to the subject to photograph at a 1:1 ratio. If I had had the money in those days I would have bought a 180mm macro.
Happy shooting
Jim
Sep 26, 2011 21:12:43 #
Jan 29, 2012 12:38:57 #
1st time on this site. Great info here.
I just bought the newer Nikon 105mm and I must not be doing something right. I can't seem to get those real tight-in close-ups that I was hoping for. I have Nikon D5000, and with this lens I can get up to about 1 ft away from subject. I know I need to shoot a lot more with it, but any tips to help me get those super-macro shots would be so appreciated. Or do the real tight shots come from post-production cropping?
thanks in advance
I just bought the newer Nikon 105mm and I must not be doing something right. I can't seem to get those real tight-in close-ups that I was hoping for. I have Nikon D5000, and with this lens I can get up to about 1 ft away from subject. I know I need to shoot a lot more with it, but any tips to help me get those super-macro shots would be so appreciated. Or do the real tight shots come from post-production cropping?
thanks in advance
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Jan 29, 2012 12:49:28 #
drbarrymary wrote:
Want to by a macro lens for my Nikon D-300. Any recommendations?
The Nikkor 105mm F2.8D MICRO speaks for itself. The head on this ornament was 3/4" in diameter. Tripod used, D90 body, existing light. Neither photo retouched at all. 105mm yields the same as a 158mm MICRO on the DX sensor bodies.
55mm at about 5 feet away
105mm at approx. 5 inches away
Jan 29, 2012 13:00:45 #
Thanks for your reply. I must be doing something wrong, as there's no way I seem to be able to get this quality.
Are you focusing manually? Nothing I've taken this close has this clarity.
I am using a tripod - guess I need to practice, practice & practice. Thank God for digital - I never would have tried this w/my old SLRs
Are you focusing manually? Nothing I've taken this close has this clarity.
I am using a tripod - guess I need to practice, practice & practice. Thank God for digital - I never would have tried this w/my old SLRs
Jan 29, 2012 13:01:53 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
johnr9999 wrote:
I agree. As one photographer said about the 105, "it is almighty". It also doubles as a portrait lens. The glass seems to be among the best Nikon has made, which says a lot.
I agree with johnr9999 and would add that one more advantage to the 105mm is you don't have to get so close that you scare insects away (if you shoot bugs).
Jan 29, 2012 13:02:11 #
jmarazzi wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I must be doing something wrong, as there's no way I seem to be able to get this quality.
Are you focusing manually? Nothing I've taken this close has this clarity.
I am using a tripod - guess I need to practice, practice & practice. Thank God for digital - I never would have tried this w/my old SLRs
Are you focusing manually? Nothing I've taken this close has this clarity.
I am using a tripod - guess I need to practice, practice & practice. Thank God for digital - I never would have tried this w/my old SLRs
I usually focus manually at this range as its the best way to control DOF
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Jan 29, 2012 13:11:31 #
Jan 29, 2012 13:24:38 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
With my D300s, I have used both the 60mm and 105mm Nikon micro lenses. My 105 is the newer lens with VR.
If it were my choice I would select the 105 mm micro lens first. This lens allows more distance between you and what you are trying to photograph. This is an excellent lens for other uses besides macro photography.
Note, there is a similar focal length lens that is not a micro lens and this particular lens cannot be used with my extension tubes, reversing rings or bellows.
If it were my choice I would select the 105 mm micro lens first. This lens allows more distance between you and what you are trying to photograph. This is an excellent lens for other uses besides macro photography.
Note, there is a similar focal length lens that is not a micro lens and this particular lens cannot be used with my extension tubes, reversing rings or bellows.
Jan 29, 2012 13:27:27 #
Beautiful photo of the horse. About how close where you?
bobmielke wrote:
I'll recommend the two that I've owned, the 60mm F/2.8 and my present one the 85mm F/3.5 VRII. I haven't used the lens much but it's extremely sharp, as was the 60mm. The biggest difference, other than the obvious focal length & speed is the VRII on the 85mm. That comes in handy as a macro when hand holding the camera. I have a D7000. I hope this helps.
drbarrymary wrote:
Want to by a macro lens for my Nikon D-300. Any recommendations?
I'll recommend the two that I've owned, the 60mm F/2.8 and my present one the 85mm F/3.5 VRII. I haven't used the lens much but it's extremely sharp, as was the 60mm. The biggest difference, other than the obvious focal length & speed is the VRII on the 85mm. That comes in handy as a macro when hand holding the camera. I have a D7000. I hope this helps.
Jan 29, 2012 13:44:53 #
drbarrymary wrote:
Want to buy a macro lens for my Nikon D-300. Any recommendations?
Please take a look at the new UHH forum on Macro-Photography at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html . You will find examples of macros with specific lenses, and discussions about differences on macro focal lengths.
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