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 07/02/2005 12:36:38 PM · #1
Interested in getting a Macro lens, wondering what to get?
Really want to get in there, love the macro feel!
Any help?
 07/02/2005 12:44:25 PM · #2
I recently purchased the Nikon 105mm f/2.8D and love it, I think there is a rebate still going on. You can't go wrong with this lens.



Message edited by author 2005-07-02 12:47:31.
 07/02/2005 12:48:21 PM · #3
yeah but are these cropped?
 07/02/2005 12:59:36 PM · #4
Sure, but hang on one second
 07/02/2005 01:04:52 PM · #5
This is straight out of the camera


07/02/2005 01:07:58 PM · #6
This 60mm F 2.8 Macro is awesome as well.

took these with it when I borrowed it from Ivo.


07/02/2005 01:09:22 PM · #7
Ok, that's really nice, I think I could work with that. Now can it get the hairs of a fly and stuff like that?
Or like this?



Or what would I need for this, Extra lens or what?

Message edited by author 2005-07-02 13:10:24.
 07/02/2005 01:11:43 PM · #8
I just bought the Micro-Nikoor 105mm f/2.8D also. It's a fantastic lens, and you will not be dissapointed with it. The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX macro is also a great lens, I've heard a lot of great things about it, and it's a little less money than the nikon for about the same features and quality.

I can't post an image from this lens right now because the only one I have is my challenge entry for Macro V. :)

However, there's a little bit cheaper way you could go to get started. Until last week, I used a Nikkor 50mm/1.8D lens with Kenko extension tubes to get up close. Here are a couple of examples:


The 50mm with the extension tubes worked very well. The 105mm will let me get a bit closer, and I'm planning to get a macro coupler and using it to reverse my 50mm on the 105mm macro to get REALLY close up. Also, the 105mm macro probably has an edge in quality (but the 50mm w/ext tubes is very good), and it's quite a bit more convenient to use because you don't have to switch extension tubes to get the right magnification.

I think I paid about $600 or $700 for my Micro-Nikkor 105mm/2.8D, and about $100 for my 50mm/1.8D, and about $140 for my set of 3 Kenko extension tubes.
 07/02/2005 01:12:55 PM · #9
Originally posted by mystical_princess:
Ok, that's really nice, I think I could work with that. Now can it get the hairs of a fly and stuff like that?
Or like this?



Or what would I need for this, Extra lens or what?


Yes, that image was taken with a 105mm macro and a 50mm lens REVERSED on the from of the 105mm lens. That's how Jacko's famous shots were taken.
 07/02/2005 01:13:14 PM · #10
To get really close you need to do this


07/02/2005 01:14:59 PM · #11
Originally posted by jrtodd:
I recently purchased the Nikon 105mm f/2.8D and love it, I think there is a rebate still going on. You can't go wrong with this lens.


I use this lens as well and love it. By far it is my favorite lens of the 3 I have.
 07/03/2005 08:26:40 AM · #12
wow, i'm getting an urge to spend some money here :-)

i've already got the 50mm 1.8 but wondered how you went about getting macro use out of it.

so a 105mm and the adaptors are the way forward?

whats the cost of these? parts I need etc?

also i'm currently shooting with my Tamron 28-300 lens, which has macro built in, is there any way I can couple the 50mm lens onto this?

**** UPDATE *****

Ok i've just held the 50mm 1.8 over the end over my 28-300, and WOW! :)

i had to open the 50mm up manually (unlock the f-stop ring), so all i need now is a fixing ring for it of some sort?

Message edited by author 2005-07-03 08:43:11.
 07/03/2005 08:44:21 AM · #13
For this I just reversed my old 28-80 and taped it to the front of the 105 with blue painters tape.


07/03/2005 09:16:10 AM · #14
im finding i can get in AMAZINGLY close with the tamron 28-300 and 50mm reversed, but focusing gets REALLY hard at full zoom.

come out a bit and its not so bad, but you do get a lot of er... not vignetting, but you can see the camera is looking through another lens (if that makes sense).
 07/03/2005 09:25:30 AM · #15
ok here are some quick test shots:

Tamron 28-300 at 300mm in macro mode:



Tamron 28-300 at 300mm in macro mode + reversed 50mm 1.8 lens



Crop of above shot



notice the dust specks on my mirror/sensor :(

Message edited by author 2005-07-03 09:26:54.
 07/03/2005 09:38:24 AM · #16
I set up the camera and moved the wasp to focus, it is really tight with very little DOF
 07/03/2005 09:47:48 AM · #17
I also have the 105mm Sigma and I'm very happy with the image quality. The Nikon 105mm is also a great lens of course.

The only thing with the Sigma if you want to use autofocus is that it's a bit slow and searches a lot, but the quality is good.

Depending on your budget, Sigma also came out with a 150mm F/2.8 macro I think for about $650.
 07/03/2005 10:06:08 AM · #18
im gonna go with my tamron 28-300 and 50mm combo, i just need to somehow screw them together.

autofocus is a non issue working this closely, as it will just hunt too much.
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