Macro lense
Jul 5, 2018 08:58:29 #
Jul 5, 2018 09:01:03 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
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If you go to the macro section of this site you will see a thread on Equipment setups, in there you will see many home made flash solutions that will greatly reduce the need for high ISO shooting, flash also does a better job of freezing motion blur than does fast shutter speeds, there is no comparison. A well diffused flash is the single greatest investment a new macro shooter can invest in.
I can vouch for reversed lenses, I shoot more with an old Vivitar 28mm lens reversed onto a full set of M42 tubes than I do with my Sigma 150mm. Reversed lenses demand a flash solution, it is almost impossible to do without it. In the spider's eyes that I posted earlier you can see the reflection of my flash, and empty ice cream box with a tissue paper used to diffuse the light covered with a sheet of plastic to protect the paper, all sealed with the outer rim of the top from the ice cream box. The bigger the diffuser the softer and more natural looking the light will be.
Jul 5, 2018 09:01:48 #
vista wrote:
I currently use a Nikon D7200 and am looking for a macro lense recommendation. Does anyone have opinions on the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X AF pro D Macro? Appreciate any input. Thank you
The Tokina is a great lens and it represents a very good value. I shoot Nikon and have three macros - Tamron 180F3.5, Sigma 150 F2.8 and a Tamron 90 F2.8. And all do as good a job as their Nikon counterparts - which I have rented/borrowed at one point or another.
Jul 5, 2018 09:11:20 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
vista wrote:
I currently use a Nikon D7200 and am looking for a macro lense recommendation. Does anyone have opinions on the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X AF pro D Macro? Appreciate any input. Thank you
That's what I have for my D7000 and I really like it, great lens at a decent price equals a good value. Critics say it's a bit slow to focus and a bit noisy while focusing. Not problems for me since macro is mostly manual focusing anyway.
Jul 5, 2018 09:14:43 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
The first thing to do is to consider what you want to photograph. Nikon makes macro lenses with focal lengths from 40 - 200mm. All are useful. If your like to photograph insects then you might use the 200mm lens as it gives the most distance from lens to subject. It is a big and expensive lens however. For DX cameras I like the 85 mm as a "regular" lens. The 105mm would be the right lens for FX.(the 105 might be a cheaper alternative to the 200mm but you will lose some of the distance) Consider though that the 60mm on DX is about the same as a 105mm on FX. For higher magnifications I would choose the 60mm as the extension tube length would be more manageable. The 40 and 60mm lenses are also good for artworks. There is also a 15mm macro lens on the market that has been used to make very interesting insect photos.
Jul 5, 2018 09:26:20 #
vista wrote:
I currently use a Nikon D7200 and am looking for a macro lense recommendation. Does anyone have opinions on the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X AF pro D Macro? Appreciate any input. Thank you
The Tokina 100mm is a good macro lens - a little "old school" but still a good lens (and there are several other good brands and models of macro too). I opted for the Tamron 90mm 2.8 SP 1:1 macro (second generation) lens - a bit more expensive than the Tokina and others, but was rated best overall in a digital photo mag from last year - note it has a built in motor (which doesn't really matter with the 7200 which I have also) - and VR. The below image was taken @ 1/640, ISO 720, f11...I was bending over on shaky knees while a breeze was blowing on an overcast day. VR on with no tripod - hand held. Note you can also use these lenses for other genres - portraiture comes to mind for the 85mm+.
Jul 5, 2018 09:27:01 #
vista wrote:
I read the same review. Thank you so much for responding. I like the Tokina’s price much better than Nikon’s!
The latest Tokina extends to focus. A prior Tokina version is internal focus (IF) like the Nikon and Canon macros. The IF version only goes to 1:2 magnification and is generally cheaper - I prefer the IF for these reasons.
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Jul 5, 2018 09:50:36 #
deer2ker wrote:
I bought the Tokina and absolutely love the lens. ... (show quote)
Take this as a helpful suggestion please. You really need to have your sensor cleaned. The spots on your dogs body really distract from the picture.
Jul 5, 2018 09:54:08 #
I recommend the close up filters vs extension tubes. a set of 3 or 4 cost around $30, and no loss of light. In the old film days, the lens manufactures made lenses designed specifically for extension tubes or bellows. Your standard lenses of today are not designed to be optimized for use with extension tubes or bellows. You will find that Manual Focus is much easier to use and to control than Auto focus with Macro Photography. Good luck
Jul 5, 2018 09:56:07 #
I have one, great lens for the price.
vista wrote:
I currently use a Nikon D7200 and am looking for a macro lense recommendation. Does anyone have opinions on the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X AF pro D Macro? Appreciate any input. Thank you
Jul 5, 2018 10:27:56 #
I have the Tokina and the Nikon 105 2.8. Really cannot tell them apart photo wise. I would get the Tokina. https://www.mpb.com/en-us/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/tokina-100mm-f-2-8-at-x-macro-nikon-fit/
Jul 5, 2018 11:08:43 #
Leon S wrote:
Take this as a helpful suggestion please. You really need to have your sensor cleaned. The spots on your dogs body really distract from the picture.
I think that is the dog's complexion, I have a black dog with large areas of white fur and see similar spots on the dog.
Jul 5, 2018 11:33:05 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
I have the Tokina ....This lens is well priced and is very fun to use...Good luck in your quest. (one more Tokina vote)
Jul 5, 2018 11:39:51 #
If you plan to photograph insects, I recommend a longer focal length (Sigma 150 is one of the best I have owned, and I have owned Nikon and Canon (200mm and 180mm respectively). With a short focal length, I found that I frequently scared the insect into flying before I was able to get close enough to it to get a decent sized image.
Jul 5, 2018 12:17:12 #
Bob Boner wrote:
If you plan to photograph insects, I recommend a longer focal length (Sigma 150 is one of the best I have owned, and I have owned Nikon and Canon (200mm and 180mm respectively). With a short focal length, I found that I frequently scared the insect into flying before I was able to get close enough to it to get a decent sized image.
Getting close enough is all a matter of technique and knowing your subject
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