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Thinking about buying a macro lens...
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<blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 158790" data-attributes="member: 12827"><p>If you have a D800 it makes no sense whatsoever to get a DX macro lens. That is like buying a Cadillac and replacing the 8 cylinder engine with 4 banger.</p><p></p><p>An alternative no one has brought up is getting an AIS Nikkor. It is not a good idea to use autofocus with macro anyway as deph of field is often measured in millimeters and the camera will not necessarily focus on what you want it to. Manual focusing is always the best bet when doing macro. A 105mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor is a superb lens from the word go. Get the PN-11 and you get 1:1.</p><p></p><p>I have used a 55mm f/2.8 AIS Micro Nikkor with the PK-13 for over 25 years and it has produces some outstanding images for me. It also makes for a perfect "normal" lens if maximum aperture is not an issue. It is probably the sharpest "normal" range lens Nikon ever made.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="STM, post: 158790, member: 12827"] If you have a D800 it makes no sense whatsoever to get a DX macro lens. That is like buying a Cadillac and replacing the 8 cylinder engine with 4 banger. An alternative no one has brought up is getting an AIS Nikkor. It is not a good idea to use autofocus with macro anyway as deph of field is often measured in millimeters and the camera will not necessarily focus on what you want it to. Manual focusing is always the best bet when doing macro. A 105mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor is a superb lens from the word go. Get the PN-11 and you get 1:1. I have used a 55mm f/2.8 AIS Micro Nikkor with the PK-13 for over 25 years and it has produces some outstanding images for me. It also makes for a perfect "normal" lens if maximum aperture is not an issue. It is probably the sharpest "normal" range lens Nikon ever made. [/QUOTE]
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