Recommend a macro lense

[Scott Murray]

Even with the manual focus on the d3200 it would still be a good buy?. Or would it be worth saving for a bit longer and getting something that will auto focus.?

I think it is still a good deal, after all you may change your camera down the road. Also manually focusing will be better for your technique I think as it will make you focus using your body and not relying on the camera to obtain focus. Another thing you could do is buy a raynox dcr-250 close-up filter, this on a 50mm will work close to a 90mm. But would also be manual focus. I use the exact same lens and get some great results. But if you are not comfortable manually focussing then I would steer clear from macro until you are. Macro is mostly about manual focus especially when you get to and beyond 1:1.

 

[paul14086]

I think I would be find to manually focus. And I don't want to stick with the d3200 for ever. I think I'll end up getting it and just manually focus thru the lense.

 

[Ironwood]

I think if you are wanting the lens primarily for macro, you won't miss not having AF or VR, better off without them.

I have the Nikon 105 f2.8vr . When using it for macro shots I never use auto focus, its always on manual and with VR turned off.
I do use AF and VR for other shots, but not macro.

 

[paul14086]

Thanks guys

 

[paul14086]

Hey guys. I decided go get the tamron 90mm. Just waiting on delivery. That's for the advice and input guys and gals

 

[paul14086]

I got my lense today!! Only played around a bit. The auto focus works fine too

 

[weebee]

I got my lense today!! Only plated around a bit. The auto focus works fine too

Pictures or it didn't happen! j/k

 

[paul14086]

I'll have a play and see what I can do. I'm very average

 

[paul14086]

I tried to upload a short vid with the auto focus but it wont let me, oh well. It works but hunts around a bit.