Best macro Lens
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From everything I have seen it's pretty hard to go wrong with a macro lens... I personally had a tamron 90mm 2.8 lens which was unbelievably sharp. I only really sold it as I wasn't really using it and found the f1.8 on the 85mm more use to me.
As above, there is no such thing as a 'bad' macro lens....the optics are generally very sharp indeed. What you need to work out is the kind of things you will be taking pictures of and the working distance you'll need. AF isn't essential in the lens if you are solely taking macro shots (you will use MF).
I own both the Tamron 90mm and Sigma 150mm lenses and they are both excellent performers.
I own both the Tamron 90mm and Sigma 150mm lenses and they are both excellent performers.
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+1 for the Tamron 180mm, i got a mint one from here a few months ago and love it. As mentioned a focus limiter would be nice but manual is easier anyway.
105 VR ? Had mine up for sale a while back as i just dont use it that much, but thats another thread
this is what i was looking at
Mostly i will be taking pictures of flowers
just want a decent alround macro lens to get me started
am saving up for it so will have a budget of around 800 though this can be extended if something truely wonderful comes along
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this is what i was looking at
Mostly i will be taking pictures of flowers
just want a decent alround macro lens to get me started
am saving up for it so will have a budget of around 800 though this can be extended if something truely wonderful comes along
The 105 is great for flowers etc, and portraits.
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http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/galleries/macro-italy.htmIf you want reach....skittish subjects butterflies i.e then the sigma 180 is brill I cant fault it... anyhow have a look at the link and DROOL over the photos ...mark
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this is what i was looking at
Mostly i will be taking pictures of flowers
just want a decent alround macro lens to get me started
am saving up for it so will have a budget of around 800 though this can be extended if something truely wonderful comes along
I have got a 105vr. If you want a play let me know and when I am around we can meet up. Salisbury is not far from me.
I have the 105d. The one before the vr. Second hand was around 300.
It's my first lens, with the tokina in second
since it is 1:1 (I think) it has great sharpness and the low f2.8 is good too.
As a starter it's definately worth considering
It's my first lens, with the tokina in second
since it is 1:1 (I think) it has great sharpness and the low f2.8 is good too.
As a starter it's definately worth considering
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am still getting to grips with my D700 so any meet-ups with knowledgable folk are a real bonus for me i am about thursdays, fridays, saturdays and sundays apart from this week when i am flat out with a room set project
would be ace to meet you - are you near the Durdle Door?
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Oh yes please
i am about thursdays, fridays, saturdays and sundays apart from this week when i am flat out with a room set project
would be ace to meet you - are you near the Durdle Door?
No problems, will pm you next week when I know if I am free. Not that close to the door, If I walk for about 5 mind I over look the needles
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If cash is a bit tight you can't go far wrong with a sigma 105 f/2.8 macro. Cracking lens and nice and sharp