[bigboki]

I see that DX review was for non D version

(Nikkor AF 180mm f/2.8 IF-ED)

and FX review was for D version

(Nikkor AF 180mm f/2.8 D ED)

 

Based on the Specification tables they look like completely the same (physically and optically)

Are they?

 

I also compared them to the review of Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macro

(compared DX test versions) and they look very similar.

Which one to choose for D600? Used prices are rather similar.

 

thank you in advance

yours Bojan

 

[bigboki]

I see that DX review was for non D version

(Nikkor AF 180mm f/2.8 IF-ED)

and FX review was for D version

(Nikkor AF 180mm f/2.8 D ED)

 

Based on the Specification tables they look like completely the same (physically and optically)

Are they?

based on this article

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/com...index2.htm

 

they should be the same optically - difference being inclusion of D - distance chip which enables 3d matrix / 3d flash metering

[Brightcolours]

Nikon 180mm f2.8 or Tamron 180mm f3.5 macro, the choice should depend on your intended usage of the lens.

The Nikon 180mm f2.8 has a quite significantly bigger max. aperture, a nice longer portrait lens or other venues where a shallow DOF or shorter exposure times are wanted.

The Tamron 180mm f3.5 is first and foremost a macro lens with slow AF and upto 1:1 magnification.

 

So, let the usage of the 180mm lens determine which one is for you, not the prices or any differences in measurement reviews.

[mst]

That would have been my advice, too. And just in case you're really thinking about a 180mm macro lens, also consider the Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX HSM.

One other, maybe important point: the Nikkor is faster (in terms of aperture) but still more compact than the 180mm macro lenses.

-- Markus

[bigboki]

Thank you very much for your help.

When I make decision and get a lens, I will let you know how it works for me (with some hopefully nice shots)

 

Sincerely yours

Bojan

[Studor13]

Bojan, Are you Slovene?

 

I have the Nikkor 180mm f2.8 ED in both AF and MF versions.

 

Personally, I wouldn't recommend either these days. As nice as the 180mm f2.8 is (I prefer the AF, BTW) it's not as handy as the 70/80-200 f2.8.

 

I shot a number of events with just the 180 but they were over two days. on the first day I used a wide angled zoom and then came back the next day and shot only with the 180.

 

Of course if you can afford it, just get the 70-200 (f4 or f2.8) and be done with.

 

Pricewise, the older 80-200 f2.8 is not that much more than the 180.

[bigboki]

Actually I am!

Born and raised in Serbia but spent every summer in Slovenia (Zavrstnik pri Litiji)

Now living in Canada for past 10+ years...

 

Thank you for the zoom suggestion, but I lean more to prime because of the size and weight.

70-200 F4 is similar in weight so thank you for your suggestion, 

something to really think about

 

yours Bojan

 

Bojan, Are you Slovene?