Nikon 105 Macro

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Mon May 11, 2009 9:49 am

Anybody got a Nikon 105mm macro lens they don't want or use anymore?
I got re-interested in macro work recently and am limping along with my 50mm with a 2x on it. Thing is, I loose to much in stops in reduced available light.

skinnywater · Post by **skinnywater** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:45 pm

How about a Tamron?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... Di_LD.html

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:53 pm

Thanks, skinny but I have a zoom telephoto. I want to get the fixed 105mm specifically for macro work.

Tree-Bone · Post by **Tree-Bone** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:40 pm

Don't pass up a Tamron 90mm macro if you find one. Very sharp lens.

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:56 pm

The Nikon has a 72mm front thread which is what I want so I won't have to buy more adapters to reverse mount or stack the lens.
Indeed, both Sigma and Tamron make good lenses in the same power.

Tree-Bone · Post by **Tree-Bone** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:01 pm

NIkkor Macro lens:
The old 105mm (non VR) lens had a 52mm filter diam.
That lens was replaced in 2006 with the current 105mm VR model which has a 62mm filter size.

houdini wrote:The Nikon has a 72mm front thread which is what I want so I won't have to buy more adapters to reverse mount or stack the lens.
Indeed, both Sigma and Tamron make good lenses in the same power.

gatordave · Post by **gatordave** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:58 pm

I like to use my 200mm f 2.8 with an extension tube.

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:06 am

Tree, you're correct - I hit the wrong key.