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Posted: 11/19/2014 1:30:57 PM EDT
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I'm curious about this as well.
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Posted: 11/19/2014 4:31:29 PM EDT
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The big question usually is, how much room to you want between your lens and the subject? Most folks prefer more working space, but that does cost more money.
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Posted: 11/19/2014 7:12:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The big question usually is, how much room to you want between your lens and the subject? Most folks prefer more working space, but that does cost more money. ETA: primary use will probably be stationary objects with controlled lighting.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 12:07:51 AM EDT
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105 all the way. I love this lens.
I love it for portraits too.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 12:13:54 AM EDT
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If you don't need the ultrasonic auto focus or image stabilization, get the older version. It's much smaller & lighter and has better working distance. IS or VR is not very useful for Macro shots. Both that and the auto focus are for using the lens as a telephoto prime. All version of the Nikon 105mm lens are also great for use as portrait lens. Btw, my two best lens are the Nikkor 105mm DC and 45mm PC-E. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 2:44:07 AM EDT
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the 105 VR will not disappoint.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 3:17:18 PM EDT
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The more the better. Which is why I'm leaning towards the 105mm versus the smaller ones. The zoom model, 70-200, (I think) looks great but is $2k+ ETA: primary use will probably be stationary objects with controlled lighting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The big question usually is, how much room to you want between your lens and the subject? Most folks prefer more working space, but that does cost more money. ETA: primary use will probably be stationary objects with controlled lighting. As long as you realize that the 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens is not a macro lens and has a minimum focus distance of five feet. 
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Posted: 11/20/2014 4:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As long as you realize that the 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens is not a macro lens and has a minimum focus distance of five feet. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: The big question usually is, how much room to you want between your lens and the subject? Most folks prefer more working space, but that does cost more money. ETA: primary use will probably be stationary objects with controlled lighting. As long as you realize that the 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens is not a macro lens and has a minimum focus distance of five feet. |
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Posted: 11/20/2014 7:57:56 PM EDT
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I use an old manual lens. The 55mm Micro. Consider on a fixed object, AF isn't all that important. And the formulas for prime lenses have hardly changed in the past 40 years.
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Posted: 11/20/2014 8:08:38 PM EDT
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I really dig the Tamron 90mm (on a D7100).
Zero complaints. Plenty of room if you aren't going really small. This is as far as I have been able to push it. Still a few focus issues on some grains, but I got tired of chasing it. 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 9:54:31 PM EDT
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The Tamron 90 is a very nice lens and is SHARP. Since moving to FX, I acquired a Nikon 200mm f/4 micro and haven't used the Tamron since.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 12:19:42 PM EDT
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Buy the old manual focus lens. Stabilization and AF are unneeded in macro work.
And you'll save a ton of money |
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Posted: 11/24/2014 6:09:59 PM EDT
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Buy the old manual focus lens. Stabilization and AF are unneeded in macro work. And you'll save a ton of money In my case, I prefer the AF and like to keep my hands as far away from the subject as possible. 
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Posted: 11/24/2014 11:08:32 PM EDT
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Buy the old manual focus lens. Stabilization and AF are unneeded in macro work. And you'll save a ton of money Shot these two yesterday with the 105mm VR. AF was on... 
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Posted: 11/24/2014 11:16:10 PM EDT
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In my case, I prefer the AF and like to keep my hands as far away from the subject as possible.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9537703051_5b0003c61c_k.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Buy the old manual focus lens. Stabilization and AF are unneeded in macro work. And you'll save a ton of money In my case, I prefer the AF and like to keep my hands as far away from the subject as possible.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9537703051_5b0003c61c_k.jpg If the distance between the camera and the focus ring on the lens represents a valuable distance from the snake to your body, one might consider using a longer lens.
Regardless, that is a great photo! |
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Posted: 11/25/2014 12:48:43 AM EDT
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If the distance between the camera and the focus ring on the lens represents a valuable distance from the snake to your body, one might consider using a longer lens.
Regardless, that is a great photo! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Buy the old manual focus lens. Stabilization and AF are unneeded in macro work. And you'll save a ton of money In my case, I prefer the AF and like to keep my hands as far away from the subject as possible.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9537703051_5b0003c61c_k.jpg If the distance between the camera and the focus ring on the lens represents a valuable distance from the snake to your body, one might consider using a longer lens.
Regardless, that is a great photo! That's why I use the 200mm instead of the 105! lol I know its just a couple of inches gained by not having to use the focus ring, but more importantly, the lack of movement by manually operating the focus ring with my left hand is a huge advantage for me. I don't need the heat signature from my hand dangling out there. Thanks, I was pretty pleased with that image too! |
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