Sick of trying to find the correct Tamron 90mm
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ngn8dogg
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Im not a nikon shooter and cant give you advice on the 60mm but heres the tammy you were looking for.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330643-USA/Tamron_AF272NII_700_SP_90mm_f_2_8_Di.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/330643-USA/Tamron_AF272NII_700_SP_90mm_f_2_8_Di.html
xtm
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I just went through this ordeal but I got lucky and found the 272E used at KEH.com 
There are 4 models.. 72E (non-Di), 172E (non-Di), 272E (Di, screw drive AF), and the newest 272ENII (Di-II) which has a built-in motor.
As for where to find it? It's just as rare as the Nikkor 35 1.8 right now, but you can periodically check KEH, Amazon, and Roberts Imaging, as they get one from time to time. B&H and Adorama has this lens out of stock for months now.
The 60mm "G" is a good lens, but IMO hardly worth the $550 price tag. Get the $300 60mm AF-D (older version, with aperture ring) and you're all set. Forget this focal length if you like shooting skittish insects because you have to be like 5" from your subject to fill the frame. In other words you don't have enough working distance with a 60mm. For coral shots, this is probably sufficient.
My next suggestion would be an older 105mm Micro Nikkor for around $400 used. There's plenty of them used at Adorama.
There are 4 models.. 72E (non-Di), 172E (non-Di), 272E (Di, screw drive AF), and the newest 272ENII (Di-II) which has a built-in motor.
As for where to find it? It's just as rare as the Nikkor 35 1.8 right now, but you can periodically check KEH, Amazon, and Roberts Imaging, as they get one from time to time. B&H and Adorama has this lens out of stock for months now.
The 60mm "G" is a good lens, but IMO hardly worth the $550 price tag. Get the $300 60mm AF-D (older version, with aperture ring) and you're all set. Forget this focal length if you like shooting skittish insects because you have to be like 5" from your subject to fill the frame. In other words you don't have enough working distance with a 60mm. For coral shots, this is probably sufficient.
My next suggestion would be an older 105mm Micro Nikkor for around $400 used. There's plenty of them used at Adorama.
Logzor
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I found this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-Macro-...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1248669042&sr=8-4
It does not make sense, though. It says it is the 272e and claims that it has a built in motor for the nikon d40. As I understand it the 272e is simply able to connect to the nikon and only manual focus is available.
I never use AF in manual but I want to use it as a general purpose and photography lens.
I guess I will keep hunting.
How deep into my tank may I take full macro shots with the 90mm tamron lens?
edit: Is this the correct one: http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?sku=TAMAF90BIMN&store=&levels=&sti=417024
If so why is it in stock and so cheap? I highly doubt I can trust the vendor.
http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-Macro-...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1248669042&sr=8-4
It does not make sense, though. It says it is the 272e and claims that it has a built in motor for the nikon d40. As I understand it the 272e is simply able to connect to the nikon and only manual focus is available.
I never use AF in manual but I want to use it as a general purpose and photography lens.
I guess I will keep hunting.
How deep into my tank may I take full macro shots with the 90mm tamron lens?
edit: Is this the correct one: http://www.tristatecamera.com/lookat.php?sku=TAMAF90BIMN&store=&levels=&sti=417024
If so why is it in stock and so cheap? I highly doubt I can trust the vendor.
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xtm
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The Tammy 90 retails for around $375-450 so that price seems right, BUT I would check with resellerratings first: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/TriState_Camera_Video_and_Computers
I have a 24" deep tank, and I can capture some corals in the back, but I needed to crop them.
I have a 24" deep tank, and I can capture some corals in the back, but I needed to crop them.
Logzor
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Great link! I finally have the money for the lens, for now, so I am hell-bent on finding the right one. I know the camera/lens industry is riddled with scams and gray market items so I really like to stay towards the big names (amazon, b&h, etc).
A year ago I was playing around with this lens at my local camera shop. I wish I had bought it. Now every store around here is either going out of business or reducing stock.
A year ago I was playing around with this lens at my local camera shop. I wish I had bought it. Now every store around here is either going out of business or reducing stock.
xtm
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Logzor, how important is the built-in motor for you? I'm sure you already know, but macro work always involve manual focus and tripod. Always. Right now, there are only 4 macro lenses that have the built in motor.. the new Tamron 90 Di-II ($499 and hard to find), the Sigma 150 ($700 - excellent lens with great working distance), the Nikon 60mm "G" ($550 - good glass, but too short) and of course the Nikon 105VR ($900 - too expensive IMO). If you can't find the Tamron 90, the Sigma 150 is a great macro lens and in fact has been generating a lot of rage in the NikonCafe recently.
The Tamron 90 is a great portrait lens (very sharp with super creamy bokeh) but with one caveat--- it's not "fast enough" when it comes to autofocusing. It even hunts frequently. From what I gather, ALL macro lenses are like this by nature of the design.
I think the reason for the shortage of the Tamron lenses is due to the fact that the new model is coming out (the Di-II) and they are not producing the old model anymore. Regardless, if you come across any version, I'd say snag it. Just upgrade to a better body with a motor later on. (like a D70s or D90)
well, good luck..you'll find one eventually, just keep looking.
The Tamron 90 is a great portrait lens (very sharp with super creamy bokeh) but with one caveat--- it's not "fast enough" when it comes to autofocusing. It even hunts frequently. From what I gather, ALL macro lenses are like this by nature of the design.
I think the reason for the shortage of the Tamron lenses is due to the fact that the new model is coming out (the Di-II) and they are not producing the old model anymore. Regardless, if you come across any version, I'd say snag it. Just upgrade to a better body with a motor later on. (like a D70s or D90)
well, good luck..you'll find one eventually, just keep looking.
Logzor
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Joseph,
That is a really good point. Since I have almost zero experience with the lens I suppose I do not know how important it is for it to have autofocus.
Can this be used as a general purpose lens? I believe I have seen some very nice landscapes and city shots with it. I think portrait shots would be pretty easy in manual since your subject is still pretty close.
If I am doing landscape/city shots without a tripod how hard is it to get it focused in with manual mode?
Autofocus definitely helps a ton with my kit lens when doing general purpose shots.
That is a really good point. Since I have almost zero experience with the lens I suppose I do not know how important it is for it to have autofocus.
Can this be used as a general purpose lens? I believe I have seen some very nice landscapes and city shots with it. I think portrait shots would be pretty easy in manual since your subject is still pretty close.
If I am doing landscape/city shots without a tripod how hard is it to get it focused in with manual mode?
Autofocus definitely helps a ton with my kit lens when doing general purpose shots.
xtm
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Not very hard at all. Remember that this is a macro lens and is built with manual focusing in mind. Regular lenses are somewhat difficult to manual focus because one tiny nudge and they are already out of focus. The Tamron takes more "turning" to become out of focus. In other words, it's easier to manually focus than most AF-S lenses.
What lens(es) do you currently have? Try manual focusing a non-VR lens at 90mm and see if you're comfortable with it. Generally, if you can shoot at 1/250 or higher at 90mm, you'll get crisp shots.
What lens(es) do you currently have? Try manual focusing a non-VR lens at 90mm and see if you're comfortable with it. Generally, if you can shoot at 1/250 or higher at 90mm, you'll get crisp shots.
Logzor
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Holy crap. Not sure how I missed it but I think this is it!!!
http://www.jr.com/tamron/pe/TR_NAAF90MM/#productTabStoreStock
http://www.jr.com/tamron/pe/TR_NAAF90MM/#productTabStoreStock
