01-15-2011, 05:33 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-15-2011, 05:37 PM by Brightcolours.)
[quote name='genotypewriter' timestamp='1295070003' post='5522']
It's not an APO lens... neither is the newer Canon 100 2.8L IS macro but I prefer the latter for the build.
The 200 f/4D Micro-Nikkor is the one I'd go for, if I was serious about macro on Nikon.
GTW
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The 200mm f4 from Nikon is nothing special, not sure why one would go for that one. Its reputation is not so deserved.
For longer macro lenses, the Tamron 180mm f3.5 and Sigma 150mm f2.8 are better performers.
The Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR is not really special. Yes, the build of the Tamron is a bit.. plasticky. But its optics are very good.
The Nikon is ok, but quite a bit more expensive.
The Tamron extends, the Nikon does not. But, the Nikon is longer when you have the hood mounted (the Tamron, with its very recessed front element does not need its hood, ever).
The Tokina 100m f2.8 is a very good macro lens too, with a build quality matching that of the Nikon. It is more affordable, it does extend but quite like the Tamron it too has a very recessed front element, making a sun hood not necessary. The Tamron beats the Nikon is sharpness. The Nikon has VR, but the VR implementation is not of much use for macro itself.
If you have a Nikon camera without the "standard" Nikon AF motor, then do take care with choosing which lens.
My favorite macro lenses for Nikon mount:
* Tokina 35mm f2.8 macro DX. Lovely "short" macro lens
* Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro/Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro. Both great optics, for an affordable price.
* Sigma 150mm f2.8mm HSM macro. Great optics, nice build, affordable.
* Tamron 180mm f3.5 macro. Great optics, a bit longer than the Sigma.
Pros for the Nikon 105mm VR:
* Does not extend.
* Silent AF-S AF.
* VR, useful when using it as short tele.
Cons:
* Its exposed front element makes one need a hood in situations, making it longer than the extending Tamron and Tokina who do not need a hood.
* Expensive.
* Not the best optics in its class.
You can not really buy a bad macro lens, so even if you chose the Nikon you will still get good results.
It's not an APO lens... neither is the newer Canon 100 2.8L IS macro but I prefer the latter for the build.
The 200 f/4D Micro-Nikkor is the one I'd go for, if I was serious about macro on Nikon.
GTW
[/quote]
The 200mm f4 from Nikon is nothing special, not sure why one would go for that one. Its reputation is not so deserved.
For longer macro lenses, the Tamron 180mm f3.5 and Sigma 150mm f2.8 are better performers.
The Nikon 105mm f2.8 VR is not really special. Yes, the build of the Tamron is a bit.. plasticky. But its optics are very good.
The Nikon is ok, but quite a bit more expensive.
The Tamron extends, the Nikon does not. But, the Nikon is longer when you have the hood mounted (the Tamron, with its very recessed front element does not need its hood, ever).
The Tokina 100m f2.8 is a very good macro lens too, with a build quality matching that of the Nikon. It is more affordable, it does extend but quite like the Tamron it too has a very recessed front element, making a sun hood not necessary. The Tamron beats the Nikon is sharpness. The Nikon has VR, but the VR implementation is not of much use for macro itself.
If you have a Nikon camera without the "standard" Nikon AF motor, then do take care with choosing which lens.
My favorite macro lenses for Nikon mount:
* Tokina 35mm f2.8 macro DX. Lovely "short" macro lens
* Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro/Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro. Both great optics, for an affordable price.
* Sigma 150mm f2.8mm HSM macro. Great optics, nice build, affordable.
* Tamron 180mm f3.5 macro. Great optics, a bit longer than the Sigma.
Pros for the Nikon 105mm VR:
* Does not extend.
* Silent AF-S AF.
* VR, useful when using it as short tele.
Cons:
* Its exposed front element makes one need a hood in situations, making it longer than the extending Tamron and Tokina who do not need a hood.
* Expensive.
* Not the best optics in its class.
You can not really buy a bad macro lens, so even if you chose the Nikon you will still get good results.