| Author | Thread |
|
|
06/25/2005 02:36:53 AM · #1 |
I have Nikon D70s. I want to make some wild life photography and Macro photography. But I canĂ¢€™t understand what type of lens I have to buy for these. Is there any single lens by which I can do macro and telescopic photography. Help me please. I am also looking for some macro and wildlife photography tutorials.
Thank you.
PERCOM (Rudra).
|
|
|
|
06/25/2005 10:50:05 AM · #2 |
In my limited experience you will likely need separate lenses for each type of photography. You can get "macro" zoom lenses; I have a Sigma 70-300mm macro zoom that does OK (although the glass and image quality is "consumer" grade). Trying to shoot wildlife with it is tough though, you just can't get close enough to those skidish little animals. I would like to get a lens up to about 600mm but your talking real money ($1500-$6000) for a good lens. The longest fixed length macro lens I've looked at is 180mm. That lens would not be good for wildlife photography; it just doesn't reach out far enough. Other options you may consider:
Extension tubes will decrease the focusing distance of any lens allowing you to get closer to you subject and do macro work. These have no lens elements so image degradation is not a concern. The longer the tube the closer the minimum focusing point.
Teleconverters, or tele-extenders, will increase the magnification of you lens. These do have lens elements so image degradation should be considered. Typically these come in a 1.4x and a 2x. The number represents the magnification of the lens focal length (I think). So a 2x converter on a 200mm lens gives you a 400mm effective focal length. One other draw back here is that these also reduce the amount of light hitting the sensor or film plain. The 1.4x usually consumes one stop of light while the 2x will reduce it by 2 stops. The means that an f2.8 lens would become a f5.6 with a 2x converter. From what I've read the 2x usually degrades the noticeably more than the 1.4x.
Hope this helps some.
Mike
|
|
|
|
06/25/2005 11:06:12 AM · #3 |
Mike gave a good run down for you. Bottom line is cost. IF you can afford it buy two Nikon lenes. Right now there is a rebate on the Nikon 105 Macro (see bhphoto.com), this is a true 1:1 macro. As for a long lens that depends on what type of wildlife. Normally the longer the better but the cost goes up quick. The Nikon 200-400 f4 VR is $5,000 US!
If money is a big concern then you might want to try a cheaper zoom with macro capability. I still have a cheap walk around lens I use quite a bit. A Tamron 28-300. The new version (Di) has some macro but not true 1:1. IF your willing to put up with cropping you can do pretty good with it. On the long side it gets you buy but not the best qulity. Compromises, compromises. |
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 08/17/2025 10:58:22 PM EDT.
