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[Roddy mac]

ok i just thought i'd see what kind of views i get in here

i use the Nikon D5000

i want to get a macro lens, been looking into it for last couple of months but still not to sure what one to get
but i've narrowed it down to 2 i like.....

nikon as-f 105mm macro f2.8
or
nikon as-f 85mm macro f3.5

so far my thinkin was possible macro but still giving space between camera and subject.. i was looking at the 40mm macro lens but you have to be real close to subject i thought it would be no use for insects kinda shots, so thought on these longer length lenses

what are folks thoughts on the lens above ?

[Jayne-Yorks]

I have the Sigma 105mm macro and i have to say it's a really good lens, all my macro stuff is shot on it.....couldnt comment on the ones above as i have never used them but i am guessing the Sigma is cheaper

[chris Hodgson]

Karl is your man for Macro setups, so he should be able to advise better.

[Roddy mac]

i think the sigma 105mm is in about the same price range.. but i'm kinda funny on just using nikon lenses...
altho the sigma lens does carry cracking reviews

[Roddy mac]

thanks chris

[Jayne-Yorks]

Don't get me wrong nearly all my glass is Nikon and good glass at that but that sigma 105mm is really pretty decent.....but Chris is right Karl can better advise

[chris Hodgson]

I'm forgetting though, Karl is Canon (the better brand) lol

Have you considered a Nikon macro bellows too?
Something like this http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/18072194 ... s&var=sbar

[Roddy mac]

i once bought a tamron lens ... i thought it was good at the time but then i started gettin more into nikon glass and the tamron was never used as when you really looked nikon was far better lenses

just thought i need a macro to kind of finish the set of lens i need for now

lenses i use just now are my ..... nikon 50mm f1.8.... nikon 18-200m... nikon 55-300mm so i kinda need a nice macro lol

[Bob]

Isn't the D5000 a DX camera. If that's so, be careful if choosing a Nikon macro lens for full frame film cameras.

[Roddy mac]

yes i think it is a dx thats why i got to get af-s lenses
it makes like the 105mm lens something like 150mm lens


fingers crossed we have a bad winter as i drive the gritters and snow ploughs so fingers crossed i get to upgrade to maybe a Nikon D300s next year