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Nikon D100
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 03/30/2004 03:09:54 PM · #1
Hi, I am a new member here and an amateur photographer. I find myself interested in macro photographs but have no macro lense to give it a try.
I wonder if some one would kindly suggest some good macro lense compatible with my Nikon D100. I would greatly appreciate if I can get some advice before I invest. Thanking you all in anticipation.

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Nikon D100
 03/30/2004 03:34:32 PM · #2
The sigma 105mm macro lens does a wonderful job and is highly recommended by a lot of people. I have one myself and I find it excellent, although I'm not a huge fan of macro and have yet to try a bug shot with it.
Nikon D100
 03/30/2004 03:53:33 PM · #3
If you are on a budget, I have also heard a lot of good things about tamron SP90mm macro lens. I have Nikkor 105mm macro. From what I was told it's not as sharp as 60mm macro Nikkor. However, I haven't been able to tell the difference. Plus, 105mm lens gives me the extra distance for shy subjects.
Nikon D100
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 03/31/2004 08:27:38 AM · #4
Thank you very much for your time & suggestions. Please help a little more to make a final decision.
Looks like Sigma is almost half the price than Nikkor 105mm.
What are the other advantages and disadvantages of 105mm VS 55mm/60mm ?
Regarding Sigma 105mm, does it have AF abilities to work with Nikon (as the manual suggest for CPU type G or D lenses.
What extension tubes and lighting sources should be bought along with a macro for best results and to be able to capture tiniest details, say of snow flake?
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM
 03/31/2004 12:59:57 PM · #5
I would get the macro tilt shift lens. I wish canon had one. I have the 90 tilt/ shift, but it's not a macro, and I'm too lazy to put an extension tube on it. ;D
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