Nikon 105mm f2.8 VRI lens

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stmv

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packing for a trip,, and only so much space,, so,, when space is a premium, the 60mm macro is a nice choice..
 
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eli

Senior Member
How good is the combination of the D7000 with the 60mm macro versus the 105? I have the 105 and really enjoy using it, but
for traveling it is quite heavy. I am going to Europe this summer and wondering what to bring. I have the 105, and a 50mm, 35mm and the 18-105 kit lens. I enjoy shooting all the sights, including indoor shots in museums, churches, etc. I cannot travel with all these
lenses. Any suggestions?
 
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gqtuazon

Gear Head
eli said:
How good is the combination of the D7000 with the 60mm macro versus the 105? I have the 105 and really enjoy using it, but
for traveling it is quite heavy. I am going to Europe this summer and wondering what to bring. I have the 105, and a 50mm, 35mm and the 18-105 kit lens. I enjoy shooting all the sights, including indoor shots in museums, churches, etc. I cannot travel with all these
lenses. Any suggestions?
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Since you have your 18-105mm, why don't you set up your zoom lens to 60mm and shoot with it. Then set it up to 105mm, and see if that is something that you can use during your travel. I'm not sure how extensive you intend to shoot when it comes to macro. Both can deliver great results. The difference is when shooting bugs. You will need to get much closer with the 60mm.
 
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Mestre

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A couple shots last weekend with my 105mm VR, the cat wasn't the perfect model so I needed a hand. :)
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kiwi86

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I got a Nikkor 105 mm 2.8 micro. Usually I use for close macro the aperture f/16. I have noticed that i have a lot less DOF compared to my canon (APS-C). Which aperture you use on full frame body? Ok f/8, f/11, f/16 but f/22???
And sub-question. If i switch to DX mode, what happens with DOF, and which aperture to use (the same?).
I would also wish to use the lens for close shooting birds. Is f/8 right choice?
 
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JDFlood

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The answer is complicated. It has been addresses several times before, I would search. There are several good sites which discuss it. I would get one of the iPad apps that addresses DOF, and you can watch what happens. Let me see if I can say this right. For the same distance with the same focus length lens the FX DOF is actually bigger ( but the DX camera has a larger FOV), however for the same distance from the subject with the same focus length lens the DOF is larger for the DX but the image is more magnified with the FX. What fStop you use should be determined by the subject. This is where a DOF app is useful. Also, it does change with the focus length of the lens. There are sites that explain this pretty well. It is hard to explain clearly in a few words. JD
 
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oldsalt

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After reading this thread and much soul searching (and checking the bank balance) I'm going to buy one of these ... I've always enjoyed "macro" work and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it very soon.
Thanks to all the contributors to this thread...
oldsalt - Melbourne Australia.
 
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Bill16

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My 105mm must be the grandpa of the lens you all are talking about. lol But I'm still loving it! :D
Just thinking about it, it might be a great grandpa of this new 105mm. lol :D
 
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daveg

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This is my favourite Portrait Lens.

D600; f6.3 @ 1/250; Sb910 & SB800; CLS.

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daveg

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Thanks, but no.

It's from a recent series I took of my neighbours.

I wanted to try out CLS flash in daylight conditions.

Still working on it.

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