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Macro lens - first outing

Postby stubbsy on Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:19 pm

I finally decided to add a macro lens to my kit and purchased a Nikkor 105 VR f2.8. I figure this will serve a dual purpose - macro work obviously, but also add a little extra beyond my 28-70 when out and about. Last Saturday I gave it a try out at Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens to see how it performed for macro. Didn't take a tripod or monopod so these are hand held. Getting the focus right was harder than I expected with maybe 1 in 10 images slightly mis-focussed (I was using a mix of auto and manual focus) - should have taken my monopod. Still I'm extremely happy with the lens. Some samples:

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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby norwest on Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:42 pm

#4 is my pick. I like the simplicity and shallow dof. Also, the colour and detail in the protea in #2 really takes the eye. :up:
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby aim54x on Wed Oct 26, 2011 3:51 pm

#2 and #4 are great!

I am surprised you didnt have one of these or an equivalent. But I am sure you are going to find this lens mega useful. I often leave the house with my 20mm or 35mm and my 90mm Tamron
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby Jenno on Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:39 pm

Welcome to the little world. You're off to a great start.
And when you want a little more working distance like when taking pics of bugs or BFs, the Nikon 1.4 teleconverter and this lens makes a wonderful 150mm macro combo with no discernible impact on IQ. :up:
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby zafra52 on Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:02 pm

I like all of them!
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby colin_12 on Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:40 pm

I like the 2nd and 3rd of these Peter.
Very nice to see you out of your comfort zone and doing well :up:
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby CraigVTR on Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:26 pm

You have picked a great lens, I use mine for all sorts of shots even the occasional portrait.
Love the first shot for the simple lines and soft colours, great composition as well.
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby Geoff on Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:00 am

Peter - I really like all of these images as they are all uniquely different.
No.4 is probably my standout favourite. Congrats on a nice series and your new purchase :)
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Re: Macro lens - first outing

Postby surenj on Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:18 pm

Congrats Peter... Next step will be to buy a $6 diffuser for your flash... :wink:

Jenno wrote:And when you want a little more working distance like when taking pics of bugs or BFs, the Nikon 1.4 teleconverter and this lens makes a wonderful 150mm macro combo with no discernible impact on IQ.

Great tip Ray! Never heard of this trick.
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