[SunChasersSG] - TCSS thread (Part VIII)

[kriegsketten]

Yes.. Not a true dedicated macro lens by today standards

U wan 1:1? get extension tube but reduces ur working distance, no point...

So if you wanna get the most out of the magnification, go for the latest macro (AF-S 105, AF-D 200 f/4) which is 1:1 and the tubes to get 2:1, etc, etc right?

 

[Jacobs]

I believe [BugsChasersSG] will coming soon..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Swee la... Tis is the day I been waiting for..

3 musketeers mus use same cam mah..

Do bertz, ur ready?! :kiss:

Wah... jialat. I really feel the poison

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

and I think it is quite possible to get a $200+ micro lens.
What do the macro experts think about this
nikkor 55mm f2.8 Ai-s lens??
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794796&highlight=macro+micro

now trying to dig up more things to compare between the
55mm f/3.5 micro and
ais 55mm f2.8 micro.... in the meantime... good buy??

These posts sound like those on Newbies Corner that receive a lot of flak :bsmilie:

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

CT... give ppl a break la. Every few mins got one "what do you think of ______?"
a bit too OTT leh...

I'm avoiding this thread for a while.

 

[Numnumball]

So if you wanna get the most out of the magnification, go for the latest macro (AF-S 105, AF-D 200 f/4) which is 1:1 and the tubes to get 2:1, etc, etc right?

Tats right, TC adds magnification and closeup filter another option, but Extension tubes best.. no additional glass

 

[Numnumball]

so far only found 2 Ai-s macro lenses.
Nikkor 55mm f2.8 Ai-s and
Nikkor 105mm f4 Ai-s.
Anymore??

Just curious.... Is this a worthwhile buy?
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774578&highlight=macro+micro


PS. http://www.nikonlinks.com/equipment_lenses_macro.htm

i won be bother with older lenses nwadays as u can get one gd one relatively cheap..

Tammy 90

Tokina 100

 

[Numnumball]

CT... give ppl a break la. Every few mins got one "what do you think of ______?"
a bit too OTT leh...

I'm avoiding this thread for a while.

i agreed.. :sweat:

 

[daredevil123]

i won be bother with older lenses nwadays as u can get one gd one relatively cheap..

Tammy 90

Tokina 100

Bro which one is better buy? both rated very good leh.

 

[coolthought]

These posts sound like those on Newbies Corner that receive a lot of flak :bsmilie:

CT... give ppl a break la. Every few mins got one "what do you think of ______?"
a bit too OTT leh...

I'm avoiding this thread for a while.

thanks for your frank talk..... went in too deeply....
apologies for it..... deleted all those posting.

 

[coolthought]

i won be bother with older lenses nwadays as u can get one gd one relatively cheap..

Tammy 90

Tokina 100

just curious.... any reason you won't bother with the older lenses? Other than good and relatively cheap?

 

[kriegsketten]

Tats right, TC adds magnification and closeup filter another option, but Extension tubes best.. no additional glass

Thanks for the clarrifcation. I've more or less rounded up the kind of equipments needed, your list setting forth as a prime example of what to get. :thumbsup: Of course, my skill is still :thumbsd:... Good info to absorb nevertheless, very grateful for your sharing of knowledge.

 

[jeezuinn]

just curious.... any reason you won't bother with the older lenses? Other than good and relatively cheap?

Older versions of nikkor micro lens reach a max of 1:2 ratio. You will require the PN-11 ext tube with the 105mm f2.8/f4 micro to reach 1:1. At 400+ bucks you can get a 2nd hand tammy 90mm which can already give 1:1 ratio

EDIT: its F2.8 not f2. A typo there

 

[Numnumball]

Bro which one is better buy? both rated very good leh.

personally i prefer Tokina for its built and wider aperture, i hv seen bros produced very gd results with it

 

[Numnumball]

just curious.... any reason you won't bother with the older lenses? Other than good and relatively cheap?

u might wan to read up abt reproduction ratio

 

[Numnumball]

Thanks for the clarrifcation. I've more or less rounded up the kind of equipments needed, your list setting forth as a prime example of what to get. :thumbsup: Of course, my skill is still :thumbsd:... Good info to absorb nevertheless, very grateful for your sharing of knowledge.

Nah bro, we all here to learn.. glad to share wad i know.. Skill can be honed, but fundamentals mus be there.. u sure u wanna to get into macro? maybe u concentrate on one area 1st la, make full use of ur 70-200

 

[Numnumball]

Older versions of nikkor micro lens reach a max of 1:2 ratio. You will require the PN-11 ext tube with the 105mm f2/f4 micro to reach 1:1. At 400+ bucks you can get a 2nd hand tammy 90mm which can already give 1:1 ratio

U done ur homework, gd gd...

 

[jeezuinn]

U done ur homework, gd gd...

Had to do it before i went to buy the Ai-S version. After using it i decided i was better off with the AF-S version lol

 

[Numnumball]

Had to do it before i went to buy the Ai-S version. After using it i decided i was better off with the AF-S version lol

Actually even the AFD is gd enuff if u can find one used.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/105af.htm

 

[kriegsketten]

Nah bro, we all here to learn.. glad to share wad i know.. Skill can be honed, but fundamentals mus be there.. u sure u wanna to get into macro? maybe u concentrate on one area 1st la, make full use of ur 70-200

Oh, sorry if I misled you into thinking about me going into macro, I am interested but not now... Just absorbing all the knowledge for the moment... Yes, I'll concentrate on the 70-200 instead. 10-24 plus 70-200 will give me plenty of landscaping moments as well, apart from the other genres.