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SoundHound wrote:
I bought a mint used copy of the "D" version. I love the lens. I was skeptical of the AF for macro but it has value. This lens really has a BIG reputation. Cool crackle finish and mechanicals of the AIS age. I can use it on my D810 or D3300 for even closer magnification and more distant working length.
Super sharp and a moderate size/weight compared to the 70-200 F2.8. I adapted a 77mm fixed lens hood and filter to the 67mm front threads and added an Arca Swiss lens plate.
If Nikon makes a new version it will be all plastic and the price will double. I would imagine once a new Micro is announced these will jump up in, used, value. Nikon can't make a better lens and VR is really unnecessary....Show more →
I have read so many wonderful things about the 200 f/4. Buying something that is still a pretty nice chunk of change that may not be able to be fixed does concern me. Still thinking about , as I am intrigued with this lens.
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CanadaMark wrote:
What about the Sigma 180 OS MACRO? That's probably the longest, modern, macro you're going to find.
Mark, I have considered it, but the weight is what concerns me. I handhold most of my shots and this one exceeds my limits of what I can hold steady .
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rw11 wrote:
the Sigma 150 is very nice; same for their 180 - but HEAVY
I'd wait (well, in fact I AM waiting) to see if there will be a new 200 Micro from Mr. Nik Ahn in Sept.
BUT, you may want to also consider a m43 setup - Panasonic gives you many, many stops with IS in both body AND lens; then there is the sterling Oly macro with a recent writeup by Ming Thein
IS or VR is very helpful away from 1:1 and many macro pics are really closeups at 1/2 to 1/3 or so
you get a much more portable setup too, not to mention DOF... it would likely cost about the same as a new nikon 200 too - a friend is about to convince me to follow him into the satanic land of m43 - at least for in the field micro work
Let us know what you do and how you like it!...Show more →
Agree that the weight of the 180 is what makes it unattractive to me.
I know nothing about the m43 world, so never really considered it. However, it may be something to consider .
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