Scott Murray
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I am considering getting this lens for my macro work. Has anyone used it or does anyone have one and are currently using it?
Nikon 200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro Nikkor
Nikon 200mm f/4D ED-IF AF Micro Nikkor
I dream of this lens :adoration: I have read it is a brilliant macro lens , better than the 105 micro , but I am sure someone here has one and can give an educated opinion on it ! Btw do you have a battery grip on your D800 and if so how heavy is the grip on its own ?
Another lens worth looking at is APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Sigma
I read all the reviews online when I was considering it, sounds like a fantastic lens.
Looks like a great lens, the only issue I see is that the filter size is too big for my Raynox DCR-250 which I would like to use and would be great on a 200mm lens.
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Very nice bit of glass Scott,
I went for the Sigma 150mm f2.8 APO Macro DG HSM - I've been happy with it so far, good luck with your new piece of kit...
cheers
The 200 f/4 is a very nice hunk of glass that has been around a long time and has a good track record for sharpness and clarity. The long reach is perfect for bugs and tiny critters. That said, it is a huge, heavy lens that does require a good tripod/ballhead to steady. I don't know if you have shot macro before but the slightest amount of vibration is magnified just like everything else in the "world of the tiny". The heavier the lens the more need for a rock-solid platform. You won't be hand-holding this puppy.
Be sure to read some of the reviews here:
Nikon Telephoto AF Micro Nikkor 200mm f/4.0D ED-IF 1989 B&H
While I'm at it I'll throw in another vote for the Sigma 150, affectionately known as the "Bugma". I decided to go with it and have not regretted it. It also has an excellent reputation. Tack sharp, great color, and hundreds less than the 200/f4.
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Lens (For Nikon) 106306
A few shots from the "Bugma".