I am looking for a macro lens for my D90. Any ideas?
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Originally posted by sunkenmetal View Postprobably no more than 500
I would get a dedicated prime lens that is macro/micro.
The best of the best from nikkor is the 105m/2.8f. I have shot with this lens and it's beast mode! But at $800 it has a beast price too. High grade professional lens. If I get another marco lens it would be this.
Next up is the tokina 100/2.8. I never shot with it but Ken Rockwell says is on the level of the 105m. for $500 bucks it fits your budget.
A another good option that fits your budget is the 60mm/2.8. It's a sold lens but you really have to get up close and personal so you may lose some shots of like insects. This the lens I have.
Don't forget the used market. I've seen the 105/2.8 used for anywhere between 400-600 depending on condition and seller.I ate my fish that died.
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Originally posted by myjohnson View PostHmmmmm, there are a lot of options with that budget.
I would get a dedicated prime lens that is macro/micro.
The best of the best from nikkor is the 105m/2.8f. I have shot with this lens and it's beast mode! But at $800 it has a beast price too. High grade professional lens. If I get another marco lens it would be this.
Next up is the tokina 100/2.8. I never shot with it but Ken Rockwell says is on the level of the 105m. for $500 bucks it fits your budget.
A another good option that fits your budget is the 60mm/2.8. It's a sold lens but you really have to get up close and personal so you may lose some shots of like insects. This the lens I have.
Don't forget the used market. I've seen the 105/2.8 used for anywhere between 400-600 depending on condition and seller.
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Originally posted by myjohnson View PostHmmmmm, there are a lot of options with that budget.
I would get a dedicated prime lens that is macro/micro.
The best of the best from nikkor is the 105m/2.8f. I have shot with this lens and it's beast mode! But at $800 it has a beast price too. High grade professional lens. If I get another marco lens it would be this.
Next up is the tokina 100/2.8. I never shot with it but Ken Rockwell says is on the level of the 105m. for $500 bucks it fits your budget.
A another good option that fits your budget is the 60mm/2.8. It's a sold lens but you really have to get up close and personal so you may lose some shots of like insects. This the lens I have.
Don't forget the used market. I've seen the 105/2.8 used for anywhere between 400-600 depending on condition and seller.
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I got the D. Both AF on the D90 so that's not a big deal.
Most reviews say the D's optics are better.
I would only get the G if I was shooting with an old camera like the D40 or D60.
All the macro shots I post on this site is from my 60mm/2.8f.I ate my fish that died.
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Originally posted by myjohnson View PostI got the D. Both AF on the D90 so that's not a big deal.
Most reviews say the D's optics are better.
I would only get the G if I was shooting with an old camera like the D40 or D60.
All the macro shots I post on this site is from my 60mm/2.8f.
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The new 105mm g has VR and N coating, that's why it's so expensive. I think the 105mm d is like $400ish. Another lens to look at is the tamron 90mm f2.8, usually from $200-300.
What are you taking pictures of? Macro lenses can be a pita to use.Last edited by soymilk; 03-30-2012, 06:39 PM.
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