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Nikon DSLR Cameras
D3100
Macro Lens : Sigma 105mm/150mm, Tamron 90mm
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<blockquote data-quote="steptoe" data-source="post: 242511" data-attributes="member: 8928"><p>I'm in the market for a macro/micro lens and at the moment can get either the Sigma 105mm OS HSM brand new or a Sigma 150mm OS HSM (used) for the same price</p><p></p><p>I missed out on the Tamron 90mm macro as I didn't have the cash ready to buy it from the same place (used)</p><p></p><p></p><p>I've dabbled with macro using macro adaptors on my 15-55 kit lens which gave some acceptable results, but having to be about 2-3 inches above isn't ideal and also the lack of light means either a good day or editing after to try and increase picture quality which isn't always ideal</p><p></p><p></p><p>At the moment its between the Sigma 150mm or Sigma 105mm, but as I can get the 150mm for the same money (used) and looking around its been reviewed as very sharp almost distortion free with the only downside being the price when new</p><p></p><p>I looked at the Tamron 90mm which sound ideal, but that was eventually sold. The Nikon 85mm is an option as well but the Sigma 150mm will give me the extra 'breathing space' for insects or crawling around in mud or nettles/brambles as I have had to in the past with the macro adaptors and standard lenses to get anywhere near</p><p></p><p></p><p>A bit of advice between the 150mm or 105mm would help. I'm looking at the Sigma 150mm as it will give me the range, but will that on a D3100 be a hinderance with its size when compared to the Sigma 105mm (the D7100 upgrade will have to wait a bit longer but will happen at some point)</p><p></p><p>I'll be using a Manfrotto 190XProB (thats another late Christmas present to me) with the 498RC2 ball head, macro isn't full time and will also be hand holding on occasion when out wandering to see what I come across</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steptoe, post: 242511, member: 8928"] I'm in the market for a macro/micro lens and at the moment can get either the Sigma 105mm OS HSM brand new or a Sigma 150mm OS HSM (used) for the same price I missed out on the Tamron 90mm macro as I didn't have the cash ready to buy it from the same place (used) I've dabbled with macro using macro adaptors on my 15-55 kit lens which gave some acceptable results, but having to be about 2-3 inches above isn't ideal and also the lack of light means either a good day or editing after to try and increase picture quality which isn't always ideal At the moment its between the Sigma 150mm or Sigma 105mm, but as I can get the 150mm for the same money (used) and looking around its been reviewed as very sharp almost distortion free with the only downside being the price when new I looked at the Tamron 90mm which sound ideal, but that was eventually sold. The Nikon 85mm is an option as well but the Sigma 150mm will give me the extra 'breathing space' for insects or crawling around in mud or nettles/brambles as I have had to in the past with the macro adaptors and standard lenses to get anywhere near A bit of advice between the 150mm or 105mm would help. I'm looking at the Sigma 150mm as it will give me the range, but will that on a D3100 be a hinderance with its size when compared to the Sigma 105mm (the D7100 upgrade will have to wait a bit longer but will happen at some point) I'll be using a Manfrotto 190XProB (thats another late Christmas present to me) with the 498RC2 ball head, macro isn't full time and will also be hand holding on occasion when out wandering to see what I come across Thanks [/QUOTE]
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