Nikon's 105mm micro lens

[seanlim]

just to sound you guys out

 

[erictan8888]

without VR one right? i would rather pay a bit more and go for the newer VR version...

the VR does not help in macro shots, but reports say bokeh and sharpness is improved

 

[ortega]

1st hand or 2nd hand?

 

[Astin]

Local warranty set or Import set?

 

[FND]

Where/Who quoted u?

 

[GetMeEazy]

without VR one right? i would rather pay a bit more and go for the newer VR version...

the VR does not help in macro shots, but reports say bokeh and sharpness is improved

sorry to OT! wat is BOKEH???

 

[SilverSurfer66]

I saw e lens at AP yesterday and I really liked the bokeh. I would have bought it if I had a lot of use for it.

 

[Artosoft]

sorry to OT! wat is BOKEH???

IIRC, bokeh is from Japanese word means "Blur".

Regards,
Arto.

 

[Eric Lee]

sorry to OT! wat is BOKEH???

More on Bokeh: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=243748

 

[ortega]

sorry to OT! wat is BOKEH???

oh i tought that it was a typo error for Boh Teh :embrass:

 

[SolBadGuy]

oh i tought that it was a typo error for Boh Teh :embrass:

no tea for u to drink? ;p

 

[Tetrode]

You might want to read what Bjorn Rorslett has to say about the lens here:

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00JJ1K&tag=

 

[slooow]

hmmmm

-105mm micro 1st hand
-105mm micro 2nd hand
-105mm Vr micro 1st hand
-105mm Vr micro 2nd hand

which one going for $1005?

 

[seanlim]

:embrass: pardon my absence....i was reading the price guide..i think is no VR 1st hand.... ..assuming money is not an option... VR or not? ... P.S DEFINITELY first hand

 

[seanlim]

 

[Tetrode]

I would get neither the 105 AF-D or 105 VR. I'd get the Tamron 90 AF - it's cheaper and you get a excellent portrait lens to boot.

But if I had to choose either the 105 AFD and 105 VR, I'd choose the AFD, Why?

1. In Macro work, you don't need fast AF.

2. In Macro work, you'll be using a tripod most of time - so VR isn't necessary. And were it is helpful is for a v.limited range of use.

3. The AF-D has an aperture ring - good if you want to use extension rings (although you can use AF rings), to reverse mount the lens and to use a set of bellows.

Go Email Bjorn and ask his expert opinion - he will tell you the same things.

The Tamron has the same creamy bokeh that the new 105 VR plus an aperture ring at half the price. And it won't break the bank.

 

[seanlim]

:think:

I would get neither the 105 AF-D or 105 VR. I'd get the Tamron 90 AF - it's cheaper and you get a excellent portrait lens to boot.

But if I had to choose either the 105 AFD and 105 VR, I'd choose the AFD, Why?

1. In Macro work, you don't need fast AF.

2. In Macro work, you'll be using a tripod most of time - so VR isn't necessary. And were it is helpful is for a v.limited range of use.

3. The AF-D has an aperture ring - good if you want to use extension rings (although you can use AF rings), to reverse mount the lens and to use a set of bellows.

Go Email Bjorn and ask his expert opinion - he will tell you the same things.

The Tamron has the same creamy bokeh that the new 105 VR plus an aperture ring at half the price. And it won't break the bank.

this is a good read thanks!..but im kinda die hard nikon

 

[Tetrode]

:think:

this is a good read thanks!..but im kinda die hard nikon

Then you just have to bite the bullet and get the Nikon ones don't you?

You might want to consider the 70-180 Micro if you are really into Macro work. But if you want a combination portrait lens and Macro lens; with more leaning towards portrait work - get the 105VR (which is basically is -a portrait lens which has Macro). Otherwise, the 105 AFD is a better bet if Macro is more your thing.

You can't have your cake and eat it too. Not unless you buy the Tamron 90.

 

[Bernard Ong]

Its worth it if you have the money, otherwise i would prefer Tamron 90mm Macro.

 

[Lmodel]

I'd love the Tamron 90mm if not for the R1 kit that I am currently using. Therefore, got to stick to Nikon.