nerwin
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Alright..macro lenses. I don't know what to get. For as long as I've owned a DSLR, I've always wanted a macro lens and I think its time to buy one!
There are lots of excellent macro lenses available and therefore I'm asking what lenses you use/prefer and why? As of right now, I'm interested in the Nikkor 105 2.8G VR because of the extra reach for working distance and doubles as a portrait lens when needed, but I find the bokeh kind of ugly when I looked up portraits taken with the 105G.
I've considered the Tamron 90 2.8 VC, Tokina 100 2.8 and heck, even the old but goodie 55 2.8 AIS. I also like Nikon's 60 2.8G..but just afraid the work distance will be rather short on FX.
I know a lot of people use macro lenses for taking pictures of bugs and what not..I'm not a huge fan of bugs except for the occasional monarch butterfly and bumble bee. I'm more interested in taking really detailed macro shots of nature type things. I live in Vermont, so I'm surround by beautiful nature. I also go to a LOT of car shows (I'm a big car guy) and there are a lot of fine details that I just can't capture with a normal lens.
Also when the day comes when I decide to try shooting portraits, I think the 105 2.8G would be a great lens..but like I mentioned above..I find the bokeh slightly ugly..it just looks more of a oval vs round like I'm use to.
There are lots of excellent macro lenses available and therefore I'm asking what lenses you use/prefer and why? As of right now, I'm interested in the Nikkor 105 2.8G VR because of the extra reach for working distance and doubles as a portrait lens when needed, but I find the bokeh kind of ugly when I looked up portraits taken with the 105G.
I've considered the Tamron 90 2.8 VC, Tokina 100 2.8 and heck, even the old but goodie 55 2.8 AIS. I also like Nikon's 60 2.8G..but just afraid the work distance will be rather short on FX.
I know a lot of people use macro lenses for taking pictures of bugs and what not..I'm not a huge fan of bugs except for the occasional monarch butterfly and bumble bee. I'm more interested in taking really detailed macro shots of nature type things. I live in Vermont, so I'm surround by beautiful nature. I also go to a LOT of car shows (I'm a big car guy) and there are a lot of fine details that I just can't capture with a normal lens.
Also when the day comes when I decide to try shooting portraits, I think the 105 2.8G would be a great lens..but like I mentioned above..I find the bokeh slightly ugly..it just looks more of a oval vs round like I'm use to.