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Originally Posted by equilution
I'm on board with Mr. Greer, here. I've got the same Nikkor 105 VR. I love it. I took the shot below using AF (AF-C, 9-point). But it also affords you the opportunity to shoot manual. I was actually thinking about moving to the 200mm Micro, but the only advantage I can see is the longer working distance. Someone on the "For Sale" forum is selling a 105 Micro for $450. Smokin' deal. I paid $900 for mine. Check it out!
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Equilution, thanks for the info. Nice capture. the sharpness and bokeh are nice. I cannot afford the Nikon for now, maybe Tamron. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by LoveDSLR
What is macro photography?
If you plan to shoot stamps or coins then you don't need auto focus. You should be more concern about corner to corner sharpness and flat field.
If you plan to do general closeup photography then auto focus may come in handy. Again, it depends on how you use the lens.
The 105 micro has the right focal length but 85 f/1.4, 105 f/2 DC and 135 f/2 DC are Nikon's best portrait lenses.
Look out for possible refresh with AF-S and VR. Nikon AF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-ED also discontinued? | Nikon Rumors |
LoveDSLR, Thanks for your suggestion. What I'm interested in is taking pictures of flowers and insects. I also like taking pics of material things. Yes, I was also thinking of using it for portrait like 2-in-one. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by LoveDSLR
BTW, One of the UK's leading flower and garden photographers, Clive Nichols uses his favorite Canon 180mm for his works. He likes to have the full control of the DOF to make the flowers pop out. (Source: PhotoPlus May 2008 edition).
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Thanks, I'll check it out.