reefkeeper1989
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not trying to spend a 1000 bucks on a good macro lens im shooting a d5100
cheap macro and whats the best mm to get
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Robb in Austin
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Check KEH and Ebay.
Picked up my Sigma 150/2.8 off Ebay for $400 a few years ago and it was in NIB shape. Guy had it a few months and don't think he ever used it. Best $400 I ever spent.
Picked up my Sigma 150/2.8 off Ebay for $400 a few years ago and it was in NIB shape. Guy had it a few months and don't think he ever used it. Best $400 I ever spent.
reefkeeper1989
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witch lens would u guys get ?
reefkeeper1989
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i see the chart but whats like mid level and what are the deffinces i want one that has auto focous
I don't believe your camera has screw drive. That means all the lenses that say screw won't auto focus on your camera. Most macro work is done with manual focus anyway. The Tamron 90 is highly rated and I've owned a Sigma 105 and it wasn't bad. This is what I use.
I know a lot of people that start with the cheeper ones. Normally they end up with what I have. It costs a bit more to get there, but they find after using a friend's Nikon 105, what they have just doesn't feel the same. It depends one how anal you are. No one knows that but you.
I know a lot of people that start with the cheeper ones. Normally they end up with what I have. It costs a bit more to get there, but they find after using a friend's Nikon 105, what they have just doesn't feel the same. It depends one how anal you are. No one knows that but you.
_Aaron_
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I used a Sigma 105mm on my D5100 when I had it. Excellent lens, the D5100 has no AF motor built in so you need to make sure the lens you buy is and AF-S if you're buying a Nikon. Older AF-D's won't AF. IMO I'd go with at least 90mm focal length as a 60mm won't have enough 'reach'.
reefkeeper1989
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how much is sigma 105 vs nikon 105 ?
reefkeeper1989
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thats cool thank bro u have a tank build on here to aaron
_Aaron_
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You're welcome. Tank thread is here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2186597
And some recent images from the sigma are here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2221170
And some recent images from the sigma are here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2221170
reefkeeper1989
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ill be cheaking them both out
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