105mm macro.

I want to get a 105 macro. I have been looking at the AI-S model. I do all my macro manually and I don't need the AFS series. What is the going price for that model? My 85mm DX isn't cutting it for me. Great lens but need more reach.

Check into ebay. Do a search, then select "sold listings". That will be a good gauge of the price.

Thanks. Didn't even think of that.

Got mine a few years ago from KEH. It was "Bargain", but only the price was bargain. The glass and internals were absolutely clean, though there were a few scratches here and there. Here are some listings

http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-NK06010200791N?r=FE
http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-NK06010200791J?r=FE
http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-NK06009018885N?r=FE

Of course if you a new one, Nikon still sells them
[url]http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/Micro-NIKKOR-105mm-f%252F2.8.html


Apart from the lense you will need
1. Hood
2. Extension tube set

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Shop around. I got mine from Hong Kong at about $400 less than I could buy it locally

I bought my converted to AI 105mm micro Nikkor lens, and though I still really like it, I wasn't satisfied with it. Mainly because I didn't like having to use the extension tube to get 1:1 . So I ended up buying the Nikkor AF 105mm f/2.8 micro D version!
But I wish you the best my friend on finding a great deal on an AI-S version!

Definitely recommend you get the 105mm 2.8D version..Then you can meter as well..


This was shot at 3.2 100 % crop Imagine this lens @ f/8

How much more reach do you need? It sounds like you may wish to explore not only the 105mm, but also the 200mm Micro Nikkor. I've got the 105mm and am pleased with it, but do not own the 200mm; however, I've never heard of anyone that owned one being sorry that they did. Its (200mm Micro) reputation is superb!

WM

I have the 85mm DX and it is a bit annoying on the D610. The 105 seems to be the best fit for my 300s and 610.

Whiskeyman said:

How much more reach do you need? It sounds like you may wish to explore not only the 105mm, but also the 200mm Micro Nikkor. I've got the 105mm and am pleased with it, but do not own the 200mm; however, I've never heard of anyone that owned one being sorry that they did. Its (200mm Micro) reputation is superb!

WM

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It sounds like you need the 105, then!

WM

My 105 asf just came in and all ill say is its totally worth every penny. Hands down. Also my wife loves it so it made spending the money even easier!