Macro lens (Page 2): Hi John, Another great lens to consider is the Tokina 100mm. Very sharp and a bit less than the Nikon equivalent 105mm. Take care & ...

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi John,

Another great lens to consider is the Tokina 100mm. Very sharp and a bit less than the Nikon equivalent 105mm. Take care & ...

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I have the 105 and the 60mm 1:2,8 G ED. I use the 60 when doing indoor macro as it has a closer focus distance and the 105 outdoor.

ssymeono Loc: St. Louis, Missouri

Photobarker wrote:

I got a d600 nikon, looking for a great macro lens. Talk to me hogs

You have already received sound advice about the 105mm, f/2.8. As a more compact and lighter alternative consider the classic 60mm, f/2.8. As a second or even first alternative consider a rare AF 70-180mm zoom that you may find in places like Ebay. It is a truly spectacular lens.

OviedoPhotos

Consider the Nikon 70/180 macro lens.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

Kmgw9v wrote:

Nikon 105mm 2.8.

There is none better ... sharp edge to edge. True 1:1. Can go up to f/59. Can be used for portraits and other situations like panos for landscape. Just a remarkable lens. Professional build, weather sealed. nano coating for increased sharpness and saturation, very fast AF, has VR, and you can put a 1.4 TC on it if you like.

Be happy - this is the one.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

Photobarker wrote:

I got a d600 nikon, looking for a great macro lens. Talk to me hogs

Nikkor-105mm-f-2-8-Macro-Micro-AF-Lens.
Yup, that is the Lens I have been lusting after too.
Craig

mikeysaling Loc: essex uk

Sigma 150mm 2.8 worth a look - google it and lookat images taken .

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

There are some caveats with the Nikkor 105 VR - be sure you read KR's review before committing .....

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

imagemeister wrote:

There are some caveats with the Nikkor 105 VR - be sure you read KR's review before committing .....

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/105vr.htm

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Photobarker wrote:

I got a d600 nikon, looking for a great macro lens. Talk to me hogs

I have owned the 60, 100, and 200mm Nikon micro's. You can flip a coin on which is sharper. Each have advantages, the 200 lets you be the furthest away. My suggestion is to go the B&H and read all the reviews on each. Go online and read the tests on each. Each is very unique, AS WITH ALL COMMENTS ON UHH, THE DECISION IS YOURS ALONE.

Leitz Loc: Solms

billnikon wrote:

I have owned the 60, 100, and 200mm Nikon micro's. You can flip a coin on which is sharper. Each have advantages, the 200 lets you be the furthest away. My suggestion is to go the B&H and read all the reviews on each. Go online and read the tests on each. Each is very unique, AS WITH ALL COMMENTS ON UHH, THE DECISION IS YOURS ALONE.

100mm Micro-Nikkor??

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Another advantage to the longer macros, in addition to the greater working distance, is the narrower field of view, which helps when framing to find/keep and uncluttered or darker background.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I have a Tokina 100 mm 2.8. For less than $300, I consider it to be an excellent value. On my D7000, I get the equivalent of a 150 mm macro with good low light capability. User satisfaction looks to be very good. The only consistent negative review seemed to be that auto focus was a little noisy, but with macros you're usually using manual focus anyway.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Leitz wrote:

100mm Micro-Nikkor??

OH MY, you have great eyes it appears, I quoted the 100 and it should have been the 105, take me before the firing squad quickly before I get the chance to correct it. Better yet, beat me with a stick, I know, drag me behind a herd of horses, oh, I know, tie me behind the family station wagon like in American Vacation. Please, please, please forgive me for making such a grievous mistake. I promise to study hard, work my tail to the bone and try not to make such a mistake again as long as I live. Boy, what a mistake I made. Hope the UHH's can forgive me.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

gvarner wrote:

I have a Tokina 100 mm 2.8. For less than $300, I consider it to be an excellent value. On my D7000, I get the equivalent of a 150 mm macro with good low light capability. User satisfaction looks to be very good. The only consistent negative review seemed to be that auto focus was a little noisy, but with macros you're usually using manual focus anyway.

Yes, for a 'True Macro' you need to focus down all the way to a 1:1 and adjust the camera into focus.
I have a Nikon 60mm f/2.8 and it is not enough I want the Tokina 100 f/2.8.
Craig