105 Micro Nikkor

[nigels]

Do many members have this lens? what do you think of its macro, (micro) capabilities.

Nige

[mic]

Brilliant Lens, check out the posts by Gordon in Critiques.
He makes this lens sing.

Mic,

[christiand]

Hi Nigel,

I had a play with the Nikon 200mm micro f4 and tamron 90mm.
I am heavily contemplating which lens to get.
DOF and distance to object are my first criteria, sharpness of course is a mandatory factor too.
Longer focal length (200mm) means somewhat limitations in DOF compared to shorter focal length, however more distance to critters and other things that may want to fly away.
This consideration is also important.
105mm or 90 mm mean slightly closer distance to object and a slightly larger DOF.
Also an f2.8 in regards to macro is not important, however for using as a prime to do non macro (perhaps portrait) shots f2.8 may be very welcome.
I'd be very interested in other peoples experiences and also Nigel, what you are going to choose.

Happy Easter
CD

[Greg B]

nigels, I have had mine now for several days, probably do some shooting tomorrow, but initial impressions are that it is fantastic, and other people's work using this lens has been very impressive.

[MHD]

I lust after that lens... It is my next planned purchase..

(but just went up $50 )

[AlistairF]

The 105mm Micro was the first lens addition to my D70 kit. To spice up this Good Friday evening I thought I'd bring in some colour. Here's a shot my wife did with the lens. The flowers were about 20mm in diameter.

Alistair

[Greg B]

Outstanding shot from your wife and this lens Alistair.

[sirhc55]

Beautiful shot Alistair’s wife - was flash used as I see some highlights

[AlistairF]

Beautiful shot Alistair’s wife - was flash used as I see some highlights

No flash, just sunlight.

I strongly sing the praise of this prime lens. I've posted this before, but it's my favorite Nikkor 105mm portrait:




It would be very difficult to beat the quality of the Nikkor 105mm Micro.

Alistair

[sirhc55]

I don’t know Alistair - the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 macro is no slouch.

Taken at the Jenolan Caves - my life saving latte.

f/32 - 1/500th sec - 200 iso - SB800 on macro arm

[christiand]

Hi Sirch55,

the DOF seems a little narrow (shallow).
What DOF do you achieve with this lens ?

Cheers and happy Easter
CD

[sirhc55]

Hi Sirch55,

the DOF seems a little narrow (shallow).
What DOF do you achieve with this lens ?

Cheers and happy Easter
CD

CD

When using 1:1, as this pic is, you have around 2mm

[christiand]

Hi Sirch,

2mm DOF ?
Tell me, is this the max DOF you can get with this lense ?
That can't be right ???!!!
Hmhhh, thinking, thinking ...

Cheers and happy Easter
CD

[sirhc55]

CD - with a 105 macro at f/32 and the subject 12 centimetres from the focal plane you will have a DOF of 0.02cm. Same specs but at f/16 you will have a DOF of 0.01cm

You can work it out with the following link:

Edit: This applies to the Nikon 105 as well

http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

[Greg B]

Thanks for that link Chris, very nifty.

[Gordon]

CD - with a 105 macro at f/32 and the subject 12 centimetres from the focal plane you will have a DOF of 0.02cm.
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

Fortunately its not quite as bad as suggested by Sirhc55's post
The close focus distance of the Nikor105 is 31.4cm, which gives a DOF of 7.6mm, assuming 0.02mm circle of confusion. btw, I love the lens

Gordon

[sirhc55]

Gordan - I stand corrected - thank you. I must have been on something last night.

The Sigma also has a closest focussing distance of 31.3cm giving the same DOF as the Nikkor. Taking this distance from the film plane to the front of the lens at 1:1 you are approximately 105mm from the subject matter.

[christiand]

Thanks Gordon,

that's much better than 2mm.

Cheers
CD

[mic]

I'll take responsibilty for Chris's confusion

I had him climbing a tree last night, and that wasn't him searching for Easter Eggs either.

Mic.

[nigels]

Thanks for all your advice and info guys, will be my next purchase.

Have to slow down for a while though, maybe birthday or Chrissy present. Recently purchased a few lenses of Birdy, bank balance looking a bit sick, still have to keep my promise to the wife that bathroom renovations and a couple of other home improvements will take precedence over all else..

Thanks again guys
regards
Nige