undecided help please

gracenrichgracenrich Registered Users Posts: 42 Big grins
edited February 19, 2008 in Holy Macro
Thinking of getting the Nikon AF 105mm f2.8 D Micro or
should I save for the Nikon Nikkor 105mm VR AF AF-S Micro ?
I just want lens for macro.
Thanks:dunno

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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited February 18, 2008
    gracenrich wrote:
    Thinking of getting the Nikon AF 105mm f2.8 D Micro or
    should I save for the Nikon Nikkor 105mm VR AF AF-S Micro ?
    I just want lens for macro.
    Thanksne_nau.gif

    Can only say that all Nikon macro lenses have a reputation for sharpness and you don't need or want VR or fast AF for macro use near 1:1 magnification (you should use MF).
    Brian V.
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  • BPerronBPerron Registered Users Posts: 464 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2008
    Lord Vetinari wrote:
    Can only say that all Nikon macro lenses have a reputation for sharpness and you don't need or want VR or fast AF for macro use near 1:1 magnification (you should use MF).
    Brian V.

    agreed...Most manually focus anyway when they are shooting macro shots so no need to pay the extra money for the AF, also VR is for hand held stuff, most macro is done on a tripod, so no need for the VR either...plus the MF is cheaper anyways. I have the 105mm micro lens and love it...I am planning on getting the 200mm when I get some more money, Laughing.gif...
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