macro lenses

[cryssi]

thanks you guys! I'll let you know what they decide to get...

 

[Gdad]

If cost is not a factor...

Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR. One of the Nikon guys here on the board has one, I think its Gdad. Awesome lens. Goes for around $850.

But you said price wasn't a factor. If focal length isn't a factor either, then the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 is the way to go.

Awesome lens. Gets a little better than 1:1 in manual focus. I can post some shots with it tomorrow- I'm in the middle of uploading a pile of pics to my Smugmug account right now.

 

[cryssi]

thanks gdad...I hope they get it so I can borrow it...

 

[Gdad]

I know it is a popular product lens- I usually shoot creepy-crawly things with mine though. Some of these may have been with a TC-17 Tele-Extender which it works well with - makes it a 180mm / f4.8 I think? Anyway- here are a few shots. All handheld w/ available lighting.

 

[jenn-]

Umm yeah what the title says. Any brand.

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

I use the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens and absolutely love it!!!! Heres a link to my gallery using this lens http://www.pbase.com/catson/canon_100mm_f28_macro

 

[jenn-]

I use the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens and absolutely love it!!!! Heres a link to my gallery using this lens http://www.pbase.com/catson/canon_100mm_f28_macro

Wow those are some great shots. Thanks for sharing.

 

[handicap18]

I have a Tamron 90mm f/2.8 for my D50. Its a 1:1 macro lens and focus' as close as about 3 inches. Got a used copy for about $100 less than new and could not be happier. The lens came in mint condition. Its one of the best lenses that Tamron has made. Just as good as Nikon's 60mm f/2.8 Macro and 105mm f/2.8 Macro. Its also costs a lot less. Though the Nikon 105mm does have VR which is a nice feature to have.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I use a Canon 70-200 with a Canon 500D close-up filter. I used to use a set of Kenko extension tubes but found them to be much harder to use than the close-up filter. I'd like to get the Canon 180mm macro, but may get the Canon 100mm to cut down on costs. I'd also like to get a ring flash. They are really helpful with macro work.

Here are a couple that I should last week:

 

[tinksdad]

I have the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Macro that has been really great. Kind of wanted the newer VR version, but got this lens for a good price. Love the sharpness and clarity that it offers.

 

[handicap18]

Forgot to add some example with my Tamron 90mm f/2.8. I haven't done a whole lot with actual Macro. I need to get out there more. I also like using it for a portrait lens.

 

[donaldduck1967]

Ummmmmmm Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeef.

I use a 35mm ZDf3.5

 

[donaldduck1967]

Here are some macro shots with the ZD35mm f3.5

 

[jann1033]

i have a phoenix 100, not a bad lens for the price but has an adapter for 1:1 so that is a pain...( with out the adapter it's 1:2)...other than that i like the lens...usually for closeup i use my 70-200 at 200 and 4 ft and crop crop crop but i really need to use a tripod which i usually don't do...since i just got a wider angle/fisheye, after i get a teleconverter, probably the canon 100 will be my next purchase unless the teleconverter does the job of 1;1 with my phoenix. that looks like a great lens....although the tokina might deserve a look as well, haven't read the reviews, but am really impressed with the tokina i just bought. i've just come to the conclusion i have a long long long long long way to go with macro since i never have the thing in focus like i want it.

70-200 f4 canon at 200 mm and 4 ft away( closest focus distance)

phoenix 100mm f3.5 as is so 1:2

i think this is with the adapter so 1:1

 

[Groucho]

Old Vivitar 55mm F2.8 1:1 macro with an old M42 screw-mount, with an adapter to fit my DSLR. Works pretty well especially for the price.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Tamron 90mm, though, in terms of more modern lenses. If I was buying another, it'd either be that one or a Pentax 100mm F2.8, or maybe even an older Vivitar 105mm F2.5 that I've heard good things about, IIRC.

 

[jann1033]

saw 2 reviews that both rated it really good( one best, other 2nd) and was thinking it might be a way for me to get that focal length without my focus headaches of my 50mm. not sure if i would like that length for macro( have 100 now which seems good) so wanting some opinions
btw the tamron 90 came in as best buys for both reviews

 

[WIFamily]

Hi all,

I was just shown this site by a friend... http://www.flickr.com/groups/technique/discuss/36406/

It's a way to use a prime lens as a magnification lens by holding it in reverse to another lens. I used my thrifty fifty in reverse of my 28-135mm, and it's amazing.

Here's a before and after of some screws about 3/16" of an inch long that I had on my desk... The first was taken as the closest I could get to the screws with just my 28-135mm. The second was taken with my 28-135mm mounted normally, and fully zoomed, and the 50mm hand held in reverse.

 

[jann1033]

if i'm not mistaken someone, maybe bob q or tinksdad(???)...said once there are rings you can buy just for that purpose so you don't have to use duct tape or your hands to keep them together...super glue would work but not very well ...i keep meaning to try it but keep forgetting about it( the ring, not the glue) guessing the rings have threads on both side
i'm thinking the vignetting might be due to the different diameter of those 2 lenses?

 

[Groucho]

I know you can buy reversing rings to mount your regular ol' lens backwards to get macro capability... I'm would assume that you can find similar ones for mounting lens-to-lens though that seems awfully ungainly, kind of a "hey it's cool that I can do it" thing rather than something you'd want to do more than once.

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Do any of you have any opinions on either of these? I've read a lot of great reviews about the Tamron, but haven't found too many about the Sigma. Maybe because the HSM is newer version? Do any of you have either of these?