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Hi ladies and gents.
I'm fairly new to Nikon and have settled on the 24-70mm and 200mm f2 lenses but am looking for a macro and coming from the Canon stable are a bit confused by the choice:
DX with a 60mm or fx with a 105mm
You advice would be most appreciated, thank you.
DX with a 60mm or fx with a 105mm
Sorry, I'm confused on the above, could you clarify?
I'd be interested to know the way to go too. Canon have the pe65 - no eqiv for that apparently
bigbigblue
12-04-2009, 18:33
Not sure why you would want to go with a DX lens - which is for APS-C sized sensors, so my take is the full frame 105 F2.8
I don't believe the 60mm is a DX lens (are you looking at the latest version or a previous model)? I may be wrong however I thought that all Nikon Macro lenses were Full-Frame compatible.
Tyke Tiler
12-04-2009, 19:06
An old 24mm wide angle (must have 52mm filter thread), A Nikon Br-2a reverse ring and a couple of extension tubes :D
Cheap as chips :lol: This guy (http://blog.mdsign.nl/) works it quite well.
I've been experimenting with a reverse 50mm and although it's quite a tricky technique to get the hang off, it works tremendously well.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/tomasdies/09D_1510-Edit.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2850796016_129db81bd6_o.jpg
I have owned a Sigma 150mm f/2.8 before and that is a superb lens, I also have the Sigma 180mm which is also fantastic, but I'm really liking how lightweight these reverse set ups are though. :thumbs:
Thanks for the tips so far. A real left fielder from the Finnish gentleman!!
If both 60mm and 105 mm work ff, are they comparable sharpness wise.
Wack, I'd also thought of the Sigma too, only heard good things about it.
Flash In The Pan
12-04-2009, 19:45
There's also a Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro, which from a couple of test shots seems every bit as sharp as their 105mm one
Tyke Tiler
12-04-2009, 20:08
Thanks for the tips so far. A real left fielder from the Finnish gentleman!!
Ney bother, I am originally from Birmingham so you'll most likely want to retract the 'gentleman' bit :lol:
Work in Birmingham am we!
Tyke Tiler
12-04-2009, 20:19
Work in Birmingham am we!
Ar, amongst playing a in ska punk band, I used to work at Fair Deal Music on the Small Brook Queensway for just under four years, worked in Solihull at Express Music and also the library theatre as a lighting and sound tech.
Where about's are you working?
Tamworth, so a bit on the outskirts. But my black country dictionary helps as a number of my colleagues herald from that way.
You have not heard an accent of charm until you have heard the black country accent!
Tyke Tiler
12-04-2009, 20:27
Tamworth, so a bit on the outskirts. But my black country dictionary helps as a number of my colleagues herald from that way.
You have not heard an accent of charm until you have heard the black country accent!
:lol: Up 'Tammuth' as my mate says, indeed the black country accent has a certain floating romantic chirp, hmmm unmistakable :lol:
There's also a Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro, which from a couple of test shots seems every bit as sharp as their 105mm one
The 70mm Sigma Macro is also razor sharp.
OP - basically you've got a lot of lenses to choose from....
Nikon 60mm/105mm
Tamron 90mm
Tokina 100mm
Sigma 50mm/70mm/105mm/150mm/180mm
I've tested the Sigma 70mm and have owned the Nikon 60mm and Sigma 105mm lenses - all very capable. I now have a Tamron 90mm lens.
Happy hunting. :)
Why have you ended up with the Tamron, is it better than the others?
What is the focussing like of the VR 105mm v old 105mm everyone?
Why have you ended up with the Tamron, is it better than the others?
"Better" is an extremely subjective term. I just prefer it for the type of shots I take. :)
:lol: Up 'Tammuth' as my mate says, indeed the black country accent has a certain floating romantic chirp, hmmm unmistakable :lol:
Ye well err that's probably not how I would describe it:naughty:
A man from Dudley joined the army on was posted on the front line.
The captain come up to him and said:' well young man did you come here to die"
The black country recruit replied: 'No I came here yesterdie!!'
Another black country joke:
What's the difference between a Buffalo and a Bison?
You cant wash you hands in a Buffalo!
Think I've got a bit off topic!!!:lol:
"Better" is an extremely subjective term. I just prefer it for the type of shots I take. :)
What other lenses do you have for your D700?
Duh, I should look in your camera bag. How do you rate the 28-75mm on it? I used on it Canon FF and got great results!
The Tamron is an excellent lens on the D700. I got mine as an ex-demo from Intro (the UK distributor for Tamron); the example I have is very sharp. :)
Nikon 105 F2.8 AFS VR is my favorite, its very sharp + VR is very useful
Nikon 105 VR will be my next lens. Incredibly sharp, and also a great length for portraits. VR - this doesn't really apply to macro shooting, but handy nonetheless.
rtjdesign
13-04-2009, 16:26
You can get a very cheap reversing ring on Deal extreme, they do different ones. worth it for the 4$
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