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Nikon Macro Decision
- Thread starter jonoslack
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Cindy Flood
Super Moderator
There are some amazing photos in this thread. Thanks Jono, Greg, Vivek and Andree for sharing and inspiring.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
I settled in on the Zeiss 50mm F2 since i can use it for normal shooting also with just as nice results as the 50 1.4
Cindy how are you doing with the 105mm i sent you
Cindy how are you doing with the 105mm i sent you
Cindy Flood
Super Moderator
I like it. (I was really happy to see Ray's comparison with the Zeiss.) I don't have all of my gear re-arranged yet and we just got to Wisconsin last week. It is still too early for much outdoor macro shooting here. I hope to have something to share soon.
deepdiver
New member
etrigan63
Active member
Can anyone wax philosophically on the 60mm Micro-Nikkor (non-AFS vs. AFS)? I am looking to use it for portraits and close up product work. On my upcoming D300 it would be equivalent to a 90mm. I may be ale to pick one (non-AFS) up cheap at Best Buy with my birthday coupon.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
The new 60mm is very very nice . Sharp and does not hunt either but I had that and a Zeiss 50 1.4 and sold both for the Zeiss 50 f2 macro and it is even nicer than the other two. I do have my Zeiss 85 1.4 for sale if anyone is interested. I'm also having thoughts of selling my D300 and a lens to get a D3. I'm having lot's of thoughts lately, this is very dangerous when i start thinking.
Terry
New member
Going shooting now....back in a few hours what will Guy own when I come home????....kinda had the feeling with Stuart's thread running yesterday you were in trouble....another trouble maker on the forum is secretly trying to convince me that I lust after a D3...bionic arm needed first.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
LOL Have fun shooting . Let's see images when you get home. Need a second cup of Espresso
Cindy Flood
Super Moderator
Jono's chicken photos convinced me that a D3 was needed.:ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL:
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Yea Cindy i keep seeing those D3 images and starting to get a itch. Thing is heavier than my MF setup . LOL
jonoslack
Active member
Guy, Terry
Perceived weight is about ergonomics and handling; it's much more important than 'real' weight.
I can easily carry the D3 with the 24-70 cradled in one hand for several hours (I do it most days).
Of course, I've never owned a D300, but I did own the D200, and I assume the handling is the same. Certainly the lens difficulty is the same.
Have you heard anyone say that the D300 IQ is up with the D3.
You KNOW it makes sense; BOTH of you!
It only takes a couple of clicks and a few digits and the D3 will be yours (you will want the 24-70 to go with it though).
:lecture::lecture:
:ROTFL::ROTFL:
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Little devil. LOL
jonoslack
Active member
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
No way than i would have to buy one. LOL
Your right
Your right
etrigan63
Active member
Has Sean or anyone done a comparison shoot with this lens? I would like to see shots from both versions to see if the newer one is worth getting. Especially on a D300 if possible.