AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

[Tantalize]

Does anyone know if this lens is still available in market? This is basically the first and one and only zoom lens macro from Nikon.

[ortega]

nope, i believe it is discontinued

if you find one let me know

[Tantalize]

Anyone wanna sell theirs? Hehe this is a very good micro lens, well if I cannot get this maybe I will just go and get a 105mm or a 200mm

[Limsbros]

There was thread earlier on on this lens.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...0+-180mm+micro

I have the tamron 90mm, 180mm and the 105mm VR micro. All produce excellent results. Perhaps the 200mm micro f4 will be my next purchase. Found out the price in HK is much cheaper around SGD$1600-1700 as compare to SG around SGD$2300+GST. If you have friends or travelling to HK, it is certainly worth considering.

[Tantalize]

Limbros, may I know if the Nikon 105mm VR worth investing in? If it is the 200mm then it will be too much of a difference in price

[Limsbros]

Originally Posted by Tantalize Limbros, may I know if the Nikon 105mm VR worth investing in? If it is the 200mm then it will be too much of a difference in price

Hi,
Depend on your application. I find 105mm bulky otherwise it is very useful lense for macro field work even with R1C1 attached to it, I often shoot without tripod so the VR is a plus. Also it is IF so the lense don't protrude out during focusing, very important feature for me not to spook the subject. The 200mm will provide you with the distant to reach some insect which the 105mm can't.

Alternatively, you could try the Tamron sp 90mm or 180mm, I have both of them. Value for money and produces excellent results.

Again, if budget is no constraint then go for nikon.

[ortega]

if you can find it, the 105mm af-d is also good

[Zichar]

Or the Sigma 150mm, that's one of the usual suspects brought in as a comparison for those considering the 105mm VR

[KNIGHT ONG]

Originally Posted by Tantalize Does anyone know if this lens is still available in market? This is basically the first and one and only zoom lens macro from Nikon.

This was asked 2 months back,,,, yeah there is a new piece I saw in PRC and cost almost 4k .....

The price was 18000 rmb ..

[KNIGHT ONG]

Originally Posted by Limsbros There was thread earlier on on this lens. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...0+-180mm+micro I have the tamron 90mm, 180mm and the 105mm VR micro. All produce excellent results. Perhaps the 200mm micro f4 will be my next purchase. Found out the price in HK is much cheaper around SGD$1600-1700 as compare to SG around SGD$2300+GST. If you have friends or travelling to HK, it is certainly worth considering.

If there is still new piece in HK, those interested and hardcore can consider going there to get it while on travel. Else the 200mm f/4 AF macro will cost around 2k, I got the AIS version for around SGD1300 about 3 years back.

[Nik-enduser]

hopefully Nikon will update these older macro lenses, since they have updated the 60mm and 105mm. They are all gems to use with.

[Daedalus Trent]

Originally Posted by Zichar Or the Sigma 150mm, that's one of the usual suspects brought in as a comparison for those considering the 105mm VR

Great lens....this

owned it for a short while and loved it dearly

[Limsbros]

Originally Posted by Zichar Or the Sigma 150mm, that's one of the usual suspects brought in as a comparison for those considering the 105mm VR

I ask the opinion from a fellow clubsnapper over at the macro thread, his opinion on the Sigma 150mm is not as good as the Nikon in term of picture quality.

[lunas]

I use the 105mm VR for close up portraits too. At f/8, it is razor pin point sharp!

[nightwolf75]

this has been asked b4...

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...light=70-180mm

short version - if you can find it, buy it. period.

[sjackal]

Originally Posted by lunas I use the 105mm VR for close up portraits too. At f/8, it is razor pin point sharp!

Did you soften the skin? I am considering this lens but I am concerned about skin pores showing up and having to PP every pic extensively...

[lunas]

Originally Posted by sjackal Did you soften the skin? I am considering this lens but I am concerned about skin pores showing up and having to PP every pic extensively...

Good question. Yes, pores are very visible! For the above pictures, yes, I have smoothen the face.

[sjackal]

Originally Posted by lunas Good question. Yes, pores are very visible! For the above pictures, yes, I have smoothen the face.

Thanx for the affirmation. I guess you have it for the dual function of macro and portraits/bokeh.

Can show more portraits with bokehed background?

[lunas]

Shot at f/4.8 @ 1:1 magnification

[sjackal]

Creamy Yum!