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07/05/2004 03:40:40 AM · #1 |
| I am looking for a nice macro lens for the d70, I am currently looking at the Sigma 50mm f/2.8 and the Sigma 105mm f/2.8. I've seen reviews giving the 50mm the thumbs up as an extrememly sharp lens, and I've seen the AF on the 105 touted as being very slow. From Jacko's recent interview, he said the 105 was his favorite lens. Any suggestions or other alternatives? |
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07/05/2004 03:42:50 AM · #2 |
A lot of people who shoot macro tend to use manual focus so the speed of the AF is not an issue.
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07/05/2004 04:53:35 AM · #3 |
Canon 100mm f2.8 is very highly rated. I would agree with cpanaioti though, if you're really doing macro shots you set the focus and move the camera so the AF doesn't really come into play. If you're using the lens for other purposes you may want to consider the AF speed but these types of lenses really weren't made for action shots.
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07/05/2004 05:37:44 AM · #4 |
| Check out nikkor 60mm micro |
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07/05/2004 08:57:10 AM · #5 |
A friend of mine uses the Tamron 90mm macro and is very happy with it. Just another option....
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07/05/2004 09:01:16 AM · #6 |
If you are looking at a 50mm, why not just get the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 for about $99? I havent tried to shoot macro with mine so I am not sure how well it does, but it is an awesome lens!
Is the Sigma 50mm macro specific also?
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07/05/2004 09:03:44 AM · #7 |
| I have the sigma 105mm for my D70 and really like it. I like the fact that you dont have to get right up on something to take the shot. The AF is slow and sometimes will never actually focus. Not too big of deal since when I do macro, i usually end up focusing myself. |
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07/05/2004 02:45:21 PM · #8 |
Depends what you are planning on shooting.
100mm or so is good in that it'll give you an unaided 1:1 magnification. 50mm lenses are typically 1:2 ratio.
Also, 100mm will give you more working distance (lens to subject) for skittish insects. In fact, a 180mm macro can often be better for this as well.
AF being slow may or may not be an issue. I use my 100mm f2.8 as a portrait lens for tight close-up shots, and a slow AF would be a big dis-advantage. If you only ever plan on using it for pure macro work, then a slow AF is less of a big deal - unless you want to 'hunt' fast moving bugs.
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07/05/2004 03:39:41 PM · #9 |
I have the Sigma 105. Its AF can be very slow, but since most macro stuff I shoot is MF anyway, it is not really an issue. I have used it for portraits, but I find 105mm to be a bit long to really be usable for that and prefer a 85mm or 50mm f1.8 lens for portraits. It does give nice bokeh though.
I have no complaints about the image quality with the Sigma.
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07/05/2004 07:56:32 PM · #10 |
| I have the nikon 50mm f/1.8 but it is not much of a macro lens, it's maximum reporduction ration is 0.15 (so about 1:7). |
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