Best Nikon macro lens?

[myjohnson]

I can't remember if you can use a D90 as a master or not.

I know the D90 has CLS. I read that D90 users can use master and slave flashes.

Is there any difference between the lighting system for a D90 vs. D200 that I should know about?

Thanks for the help Donald.

[ddaquaria]

Been a while since I went to the aquatic photo link. I found this pretty fast http://www.aquatic-photography.com/f...ad.php?t=15735

[ddaquaria]

Thai, check out Fredmiranda.com and read the reviews on lenses.

+1

And http://www.aquatic-photography.com/forum/

The above link may help in your correct interest of pictures and the links below may help you develop other interest.

http://www.nikoncafe.com/

http://nikongear.com/

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/

[tbui1178]

Thai, check out Fredmiranda.com and read the reviews on lenses.

[ssrprelude]

It's Jim (ssrprelue's) fault. He went canon so I had to go Nikon.

J/k. I basically did like Donald advised and picked up both cameras to see which one I liked. The Nikon was more noob friendly to me so I pick it.

Plus my brother has A LOT of lenses it's all about time before he gives them to me. When he upgrades the older ones become mine.

Looks like the lens tree is growing awsome. I need to start practicing more, here comes Thai.

[ddaquaria]

SB 800. The 900 just came out in the last 9 months or so. I use my camera as the master and the sb 800 as the slave. I plan to get another flash down the road, then I would most likely use both as the slave.

[myjohnson]

Lens: at 3 feet away - do the 105/2.8 as a macro lens.

Flash: SB800 are discontinued, so consider the SB900 as your master, and either another 900 or 600 as a slave. I can't remember if you can use a D90 as a master or not.

Good camera choice.

Too bad you are so far away. You could borrow some of my lens.

LOL, thanks for the offer anyhow Donald. Hey, what type of flash do you have?

I'm guessing a 900 as master and 600 as slave?

[myjohnson]

and why did you went with nikon thai?? lol..jk...

It's Jim (ssrprelue's) fault. He went canon so I had to go Nikon.

J/k. I basically did like Donald advised and picked up both cameras to see which one I liked. The Nikon was more noob friendly to me so I pick it.

Plus my brother has A LOT of lenses it's all about time before he gives them to me. When he upgrades the older ones become mine.

[ddaquaria]

Lens: at 3 feet away - do the 105/2.8 as a macro lens.

Flash: SB800 are discontinued, so consider the SB900 as your master, and either another 900 or 600 as a slave. I can't remember if you can use a D90 as a master or not.

Good camera choice.

Too bad you are so far away. You could borrow some of my lens.

[madugo]

105 is the way to go....
also if you really want good macro pics...
u have to get pretty close to the tank..together with the flash..
u going 3 feet from the tank its just gonna give u a regular pic..or u crop it all the way....
but still the macro lens are pretty sharp..
and why did you went with nikon thai?? lol..jk...

[flowerhornhouston]

Marco Lense

I am just a photography hobbilist & my opinion is i like 300mm lense & closeup marco lense attached to 300mm lense. If the financial is not a problem, try to get 2.8 lense. Also get the SB800 flash light or SB600,
this flash light can control other slate lights & you can put the slate lights anywhere you prefered. Good luck & have a good shopping for lenses!

[russ]

Well, I pulled the trigger and a Nikon D90 is on it's way to my house.

What type of marco lens do you guys think is best for taking pictures of tropheus?

Looking to only spend $500-700.

Thanks in advance.

dont have any idea on what lens to get,but cant wait to see some pics!!!

[myjohnson]

I'm also working on getting a flash system to see CLS in action. Master flash and a slave. Still don't know what I want. I need to look up some more stuff on it.

[Gene D]

If you are looking for that amount of detail the 105mm 2.8 would be my suggestion. It will allow you to get close up as well as being as close to the tank as you can without spooking the fish.

Lighting is also a consideration though. If you have good HO lighting a 2.8 aperature should be plenty. If not you need a faster lens (smaller the F number the faster). A faster lens such as the 85mm 1.4 (3.00ft) minimum focusing distance should be used. But that is a very expensive lens.

That said I would still suggest the 105 and sit as close to the tank as you can until the fish adjust. I did tonight and will post the pics I got tomorrow.

[myjohnson]

I like to be a little far from the tank. Say like 3 feet so I don't freak the fishes out. What macro do you suggest I get to be about to do that?

I want shots were you can see the fishes scales and teeth but still be able to step back and do it.