Nikon D70s macro lens suggestions
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gregr
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This 60mm micro lens is very good.
This 105mm micro lens is pretty much the very best lens you can get for aquarium photography and the Nikon system.
This Sigma lens is a very good less expensive alternative.
This Tamron lens is a good alternative too.
And lastly, this Tokina lens would also be a good alternative.
hth,
Greg
This 105mm micro lens is pretty much the very best lens you can get for aquarium photography and the Nikon system.
This Sigma lens is a very good less expensive alternative.
This Tamron lens is a good alternative too.
And lastly, this Tokina lens would also be a good alternative.
hth,
Greg
I have the 60mm for my D70S.. I wish I saved a little more for the 105.. The 60 has a very short depth of field.. Makes it a little tricky, and takes a lot of practice.
The 60 is good though, the detail is amazing.. Just a little shorter depth of field then I really wanted..
ps. stop putting lipstick on your blenny :lol:
The 60 is good though, the detail is amazing.. Just a little shorter depth of field then I really wanted..
ps. stop putting lipstick on your blenny :lol:
Chaotic Reefer4u
♥Acropora Aficionado♥
awesome shots...
We also use a Nikon D70 and recently purchased the Nikkor micro 60mm f2.8d lens for it. It is a true macro lens and is super sharp! Have a look:
Red mushroom coral:
Red mushroom under actinics
:
Tube anenome (cant get the colors to show... very bright orange):
Green Star Polyps (hard to shoot they move too much in the current):
Blue mushroom coral:
Red mushroom coral:
Red mushroom under actinics
:
Tube anenome (cant get the colors to show... very bright orange):
Green Star Polyps (hard to shoot they move too much in the current):
Blue mushroom coral:
this is me
Active member
I love the 105mm micro.
Click on the red house to view my pics. Pretty much all the the close up are done with that lens.
Click on the red house to view my pics. Pretty much all the the close up are done with that lens.
this is me
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Or wait til april and get this.
105mm Micro VR
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022103nikonafsvr105.asp
Expect it to be over $1000
105mm Micro VR
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022103nikonafsvr105.asp
Expect it to be over $1000
louist
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Go with a 90/105 macro lens for reasons that have already been discussed. IMHO, VR or IS wouldn't help macro at any significant levels since one of the major issue is actually back/forth movement that's moving the plane of focus. VR/IS can not correct this. In addition, IF they did manage to design a VR/IS that can keep up with the speed of up/down movement, the gyro and actuator mechanism will need to be so responsive that it will generate vibration itself and drain your batteries in no time.
On the top of that, VR/IS won't assist in subject motion which is also another constant problem in macro photography.
All the macro lens offerings from Tamron, Sigma, Canon and Nikon are all EXCELLENT, you can't really go wrong even if you randomly picked one. Would I? Why not!
On the top of that, VR/IS won't assist in subject motion which is also another constant problem in macro photography.
All the macro lens offerings from Tamron, Sigma, Canon and Nikon are all EXCELLENT, you can't really go wrong even if you randomly picked one. Would I? Why not!
BeanAnimal
Premium Member
Does the "buy Nikon glass" rule apply here. There is a 100% price difference in some cases.
I am also lookin for macro for my D50. I got the somewhat crummy 28-80 with my package and am holding out for the new impossible to get VR zoom. This however leaves me with no macro and no money for one!
Bean
I am also lookin for macro for my D50. I got the somewhat crummy 28-80 with my package and am holding out for the new impossible to get VR zoom. This however leaves me with no macro and no money for one!
Bean
louist
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Nope. The Sigma 180 macro is build like a tank. The macro lens from 3rd parties like Tamron and Sigma is in a totally different class to the normal stuff they also produce.
I shoot with a Sigma 180 macro lens. If I was to do it again, would I go for the Sigma? Yes in a heartbeat.
BeanAnimal
Premium Member
Not to be the maroon of they day, but can you offer a specific model or two, so that I don't waste more of your time asking more stupid questions
I am about to give up and buy one of those 2 element Nikon screw on macro rings for the front of my lens. I just want to take good pictures of my little critters!
I am about to give up and buy one of those 2 element Nikon screw on macro rings for the front of my lens. I just want to take good pictures of my little critters!
BeanAnimal
Premium Member
Is the 105 to long for some shots, such as fish? In other words does one need both a 105 and 60?
this is me
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It'll be a waste of money if you get 105 and 60mm. Sure you can use a 60mm for portrait too but a 50mm f/1.8 will do just fine for 100bucks.
No, 105mm is fine for fish. I use it all the time. It's too long for the whole tank but not too long for anything in the tank. I wouldnt use the 105mm for portrait though, it just too sharp. It'll show every blemishes, pimples, wrinkles, ect on the face of the subject. And you have to stand about 10' away.
No, 105mm is fine for fish. I use it all the time. It's too long for the whole tank but not too long for anything in the tank. I wouldnt use the 105mm for portrait though, it just too sharp
. It'll show every blemishes, pimples, wrinkles, ect on the face of the subject. And you have to stand about 10' away.BeanAnimal
Premium Member
So to start off I can buy the 50mm 1.8 and get some decent fish shots.... I can then save up and get the 105mm If I feel I need it, and then add the no VR zoom in a year or two to round out my bag?
Does this sound like a Plan or am I missing something? My crummy 28-80 does not do macro.
Does this sound like a Plan or am I missing something? My crummy 28-80 does not do macro.
