My D7100 and my 70-300mm nikon VR lens. (Just thinking out loud)
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I still like my 70-300 with my D750. I use it still on occasions when my wife is using my 150-600 especially
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I'm going to get a Macro lens and a Nikon AF-S TC-14E II
I'm going to get a Macro lens and a Nikon AF-S TC-14E II
What lens would you use with the teleconverter, Pete?
I have been thinking about a macro lens for a while as well. It is one of the lenses missing from my bag. With the D7200 I have been going back and forth on the 85 2.8 and the 105 2.8 lenses. I borrowed a 105 from a friend and used it on my D3200 and it worked pretty well. Just takes me a long time to decide. Fortunately for me it takes a while to save as well
I have it narrowed down to a Tamron 90mm (non VR) or the Tokina 100mm. I'm still deciding which one has a nicer bokeh. I'm leaning towards the Tokina at the moment
I have it narrowed down to a Tamron 90mm (non VR) or the Tokina 100mm. I'm still deciding which one has a nicer bokeh. I'm leaning towards the Tokina at the moment
I would sell my 70-300mm too but it is now my wife's go to lens for wildlife and I like having her company more than the money I'd get for it. Otherwise I would sell it and probably put the money towards a 1.4x TC too. The extra reach would be great for some kingfishers I can see from a hide but they are usually a bit too far off.
I'd also like to try an extension tube on the 200-500mm to see how it would do as a macro alternative. As you've found it is already a pretty good flower lens without one.
The 200-500. I've been e-mailing back and forth with a Flicker user who has the same setup (D750+200-500) and is getting good results with the TC14-EII attached. He says the focus slows down a bit(naturally) but the IQ doesn't seem to suffer. Judging by his shots, I would agree.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134125121@N08/27037044000/in/photostream/
What made you rule out the Sigma 105mm? Assuming it was ever in the running. When I do buy a new macro I really want it to have VR so I'm unlikely to go with either of those but price and any discernable difference in IQ could make me have a rethink.
I've just realised that I'm being stupid, forgetting that a teleconverter won't change the minimum focusing distance, so will effectively get me the results I thought I might need extension tubes for, whilst being a whole lot more useful in general.
If you are really close to your subject while shooting macro, the photos will be sharper if you use a tripod and manually focus in Live View. VR may not be necessary in all situations, but it is definitely nice to have.
If you are looking for a macro to couple with a teleconverter, just be sure they are compatible. I have the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro, but if you look at this chart (first one on the list), it says the AF won't work. You will be better off finding a teleconverter made by the same company that makes the lens...and even then, you want to be sure the converter will work with a particular lens.
The 200-500. I've been e-mailing back and forth with a Flicker user who has the same setup (D750+200-500) and is getting good results with the TC14-EII attached. He says the focus slows down a bit(naturally) but the IQ doesn't seem to suffer. Judging by his shots, I would agree.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/134125121@N08/27037044000/in/photostream/
I'd quite like to try a 2X TC on my 55mm f/2.8.
Teleconverters tend to be made for telephoto lenses far more than normal, macro, or wide angle lenses. You might want to check out a set of extension tubes instead. Kenko and Vello make them, but you should check to be sure there won't be any compatibility issues.
I want to try it more to increase my working distance from the subject really. It is often too difficult to get close enough to a butterfly with 55mm. It is a super sharp lens so shouldn't be hurt too much by the TC and will effectively become 110mm f5.6.
I have basic cheap extension tubes, everything is manual but they still work well enough for the few £ they cost.
The ATX m100 tokina?