New nikkor 105 mm f/2.8 micro!!!!!!

Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA

09/23/2004 08:55:08 PM · #1

O I cant believe it is actually here. I got my new nikkor 105 mm f/2.8 micro today. O I cant wait to take a few shots. Maybe someday I can take photos like Jacko!
dc

ramevi

Sony Alpha a7 II

09/23/2004 09:02:02 PM · #2

Sounds like you're gonna have a lot of fun, 60mm of focus distance at 105mm focus range! Let us know when you get some pics.

Message edited by author 2004-09-23 21:10:21.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

09/23/2004 09:05:18 PM · #3

Thanks Ramon. I am downloading just a few snaps. Nothing special just something to test the lense.
dc

DarkRider

Nikon D300

09/23/2004 09:08:12 PM · #4

I picked up the Sigma 105mmF/2.8Macro just this past week and was considering the nikkor but a couple of reviews and the price lead me to the Sigma.

I would really like to see some pics from the Nikkor please post them 1:1 no cropping. Here are mine macro test shots

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/23/2004 09:14:37 PM · #5

Sure will Dark rider. May have to email you to tell you when they are posted. I am going to take some tomorrow. I was looking at the sigma as well,then a friend of mine sold me his lense for the price of the Sigma. He only used it 3 or 4 times. He just was not using it and gave me a break on the price. I dont think there is much difference between the two in terms of image quality. I will be sure to let you know when the photos are posted.
dc

VisiBlanco

Canon EOS-5D

09/23/2004 09:24:38 PM · #6

Have fun! I have the Sigma macro lens, probably my favourite lens.

Played around with it last night in fact - duct taped my old Helios 50mm lens in reverse on the end to see what it could do. Not exactly artistic or technically sound but a fun experiment nevertheless.

09/23/2004 09:27:37 PM · #7

Hey Brian, I have seen other people doing this. So you just put the other lense in front of the macro and focus using manual focusing? What kind of magnification do you get? The eyes are amazing. !!!!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/23/2004 09:28:06 PM · #8

Does anyone know if teleconverters work on macro lenses to increase the magnification??
dc

VisiBlanco

Canon EOS-5D

09/23/2004 09:34:48 PM · #9

Originally posted by dcano:

Yea, you put the lens in reverse in front of the macro. And actually, if you take any of your lenses, reverse them, and hold them in front of the body they should act like macro lenses.

You can find couplers that do this more "professionally" than duct tape, you can also use entension tubes between the lens and body or macro lens and 50mm.

Teleconverters also work. Note that, any of these methods for getting closer to your subject will shorten your DOF and decrease the amount of total light reaching the sensor.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/23/2004 09:35:04 PM · #10

Woot woot! Macro lenses rock.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/23/2004 09:38:53 PM · #11

Thanks so much Brian!!! I cant wait to try everyting!!
dc

VisiBlanco

Canon EOS-5D

09/23/2004 09:44:03 PM · #12

Originally posted by dcano:

Thanks so much Brian!!! I cant wait to try everyting!!
dc

No problem, I'm still learning all the ins and outs of macro. I'm sure Jacko knows a ton more about the subject than I do.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/23/2004 09:48:08 PM · #13

Jacko is a the God of Macro!!!
dc

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

09/23/2004 10:54:12 PM · #14

Originally posted by dcano:

Does anyone know if teleconverters work on macro lenses to increase the magnification??
dc

Yes, they do. A 1.4x teleconverter will take you up to 1.4:1 on a lens that normally maxes out at 1:1.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/23/2004 11:11:54 PM · #15

Thanks for the info Kirbic. Do you know how many stops you loose?
dc

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

09/23/2004 11:13:13 PM · #16

Originally posted by dcano:

Thanks for the info Kirbic. Do you know how many stops you loose?
dc

Same as normal teleconverter application, 1 stop for 1.4x, 2 stops for 2.0x converters.

BTW, for those wondering about the reversed lens scenario, the following two photos are my "mirrors" submission, and the setup (minus the flash, which was hand-held. The lenses are the Canon 100/2.8 Macro with the Canon 50/1.4 reversed. The horizontal FoV was 10mm (2.16x magnification) and this is cropped significantly from that. He's about 6mm (1/4 inch) long total.

edit: oops, screwed up the second thumb...

Message edited by author 2004-09-23 23:18:37.

09/23/2004 11:16:21 PM · #17

Thanks kirbic
dc