jubbin2001
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I have been stooling over several different macro lenses for my Nikon D80.
1. Nikon 60mm
2. Sigma 70mm
3. Tamron 90mm
4. Tokina 100mm
5. Sigma 105mm
Now since I am new to photography and all that I am having some issues understanding and finding out how close to my subject I need to be to acheive a 1:1. On the Tamron for example, it says it has a min focus of 11.3in. Now am I mistaken in thinking that is at infinity and you have to get closer to get a 1:1?
I have an old AF Vivitar 100mm that I am toying with, but to get even a 1:2 I have to be really close to the subject, and with the 1:1 adapter on, almost right on top of it.
I am wondering if this holds true with the other newer lenses as well (just without an adapter). I really don't feel like getting bit or stung very often .
I tried hitting the manufacturer sites, but I didn't get very far. I thought I would come here and see what information I could find, and maybe get some input from people who are actually using these lenses and see what they think.
I just don't have the money to waste on a lens thinking I am getting what I want, only to find it's like what I already have.
Thanks all!!! :hail:
1. Nikon 60mm
2. Sigma 70mm
3. Tamron 90mm
4. Tokina 100mm
5. Sigma 105mm
Now since I am new to photography and all that I am having some issues understanding and finding out how close to my subject I need to be to acheive a 1:1. On the Tamron for example, it says it has a min focus of 11.3in. Now am I mistaken in thinking that is at infinity and you have to get closer to get a 1:1?
I have an old AF Vivitar 100mm that I am toying with, but to get even a 1:2 I have to be really close to the subject, and with the 1:1 adapter on, almost right on top of it.
I am wondering if this holds true with the other newer lenses as well (just without an adapter). I really don't feel like getting bit or stung very often .
I tried hitting the manufacturer sites, but I didn't get very far. I thought I would come here and see what information I could find, and maybe get some input from people who are actually using these lenses and see what they think.
I just don't have the money to waste on a lens thinking I am getting what I want, only to find it's like what I already have.
Thanks all!!! :hail: