? Nikon Lens to buy - Macro & Tele

[ermetekos]

Hey all,
i have a D50, and i want to buy a lens that can be used both for macro photography, plus to have a good telephoto ability.
And preferably in the 1000 dollars or euros range.

Is there a lens that fit me?


best

 

[Steph]

A Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG APO or a Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro would be within your budget and there are true macro lenses (1:1).

 

[ermetekos]

thank you very much for your reply Steph

 

[fmw]

Nikon has a 105mm micro and a 200mm model. I can't tell you what prices are in Europe but both lenses perform very well.

 

[airgunr]

Another option to consider if you don't want a dedicted macro would be to get a set of extension tubes. They could be used on all your lenses.

I would still go for a dedicated macro though. I've got the 105mm AF Micro Nikkor and the VR version and they are excellent lenses.

 

[JIP]

I'm not sure what 1000 euros converts to but I would go tis way.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/84151-USA/Nikon_1931_Telephoto_AF_Nikkor_85mm.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/66987-USA/Nikon_1987_60mm_f_2_8D_Macro_Autofocus.html

2 lenses but an excellent macro and a very nice telephoto and under $1000 US

 

[ermetekos]

Shouts out, to all who replied


so a quick sum up in the 1000$ range:


- Sigma 180mm f/3.5 EX DG APO Macro $799.00


Filter Size 72mm
f/Stop Range 3.5-32
Minimum Focus Distance 1.5' (46 cm)
Magnification 1:1
Angle of View 13.7 Degrees
Groups/Elements 10/13
Tripod Collar Yes
Length 7.1" (182mm)
Maximum Diameter 3.2" (80mm)
Weight 2.1 lb (965 g)

-105mm AF Micro Nikkor Lowest Price: $759.95

Filter Size 62mm
f/Stop Range 2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance 1' (0.31 m)
Maximum Magnification 1:1
Angle of View 23°
Groups/Elements 14/12
Tripod Collar No
Length 4.6" (116mm)
Maximum Diameter 3.3" (83mm)
Weight 1.6 lb (720 g)


-Nikon Telephoto AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens $ 359.95

Filter Size 62mm
f/Stop Range 1.8-16
Minimum Focus Distance 3.0'
Magnification 1:6.6
Angle of View 28 Degrees
Groups/Elements 6/6
Length 2.3"
Maximum Diameter 2.8"
Weight 0.91 lb


&


-Nikon Normal Macro 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro Nikkor Autofocus Lens $ 399.95

Filter Size 62mm
f/Stop Range 2.8-32
Minimum Focus Distance 8.8"
Magnification 1:1
Angle of View 39 Degrees
Groups/Elements 7/8
Length 2.9"
Maximum Diameter 2.8"
Weight 1.00 lb

pricing from b&h

Now that everything is down which one you think gets the votes?

 

[ermetekos]

any recommendations?

 

[Garbz]

1:6.6 Is not a macro, ignore that lens and pick from the other three. I have the 105mm Micro Nikkor, the AF model and I highly recommend it, although double check the details. There are 2 of these lenses. One is an AF lens and the other is the AF-S lens which is newer and has VR in it. Optically they are very similar, but the AF lens has been discontinued. I mention this because you labelled the lens AF yet the AF-S lens is the one with 62mm filter size, so make sure you know what you're getting.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/533225920_cff12621a3_b.jpg there's an example photo of 3 water droplets taken with the 105mm Micro Nikkor AF

 

[Don Simon]

Tokina 100mm macro and Tamron 90mm macro. Great lenses, well below the $1000 range.