i would like to find out if the above lens can be used for macro function as well? i seem to have read somewhere that it's predecessor (80-200 2.8) can be used for macro, but i'm not too sure how it compares. if i'm on a budget, and would like to have telephoto and macro function as well, would you advise that i get the 70-200 VR, or the 105 2.8 macro?
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AFS 70200mm f28 VR
- Thread starter acorn
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> Acorn, the 70-200 Nikkor does not do Macro (nor did the 80-200 > f2.8, as I recall) - but you can use a close-up lens (essentially > a clear filter with a diopter power). As it happens, Nikon doesn't > make such a filter in 77mm size, but the Canon 500D is quite good. > I take it along when I need to keep gear to a minimum. BobF
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hendrik_louw
I do have the 70 - 200 and it is indeed an excellent lens. I also have a 90mm Tamron macro. Since the 70-200 cannot do macro, they definitely do not compare. Depending on your passion for macro, I would rather suggest the 70-200 with some extention tubes (Kenco has got a very cheap set - since it doesn't have any optics, it doesn't impact on the image quality). Or as suggested, some close-up filters. But first make the decision on your passion for macro. If macro is your only world, then go with the 105mm. What ever you decide: you should enjoy both!
latino_123
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greetings,
i own the 80-200mm and it is not macro. macro usually refers to photographing something at 1:1. the 80-200mm has a switch onit (full&limit). when on limit the lens can focus at a minimum distance of around 3m from the subject. when on full the lens can focus at a minimum distance of under 1.8m. i am not sure if the 70-200 has this switch (i have ordered this lens and am anxiously awaiting its arrival)
i own the 105mm macro and it is a macro lens that will allow you to produce 1:1 results. the lens can focus at a minimum distance of around 30cm (just under 30cm)i decided on the 105mm over the 60mm macro because i could also use the 105 for potraiture.
these are all phenomenal lenses.
think about what you really want in regards to macro. what ever you decide to do in the end they are both great lenses and will serve you well.
keep in touch to tell us what you decide to do.
i hope that i could help in some way.
MANY KIND REGARDS FROM AUSTRALIA
DAVID
i own the 80-200mm and it is not macro. macro usually refers to photographing something at 1:1. the 80-200mm has a switch onit (full&limit). when on limit the lens can focus at a minimum distance of around 3m from the subject. when on full the lens can focus at a minimum distance of under 1.8m. i am not sure if the 70-200 has this switch (i have ordered this lens and am anxiously awaiting its arrival)
i own the 105mm macro and it is a macro lens that will allow you to produce 1:1 results. the lens can focus at a minimum distance of around 30cm (just under 30cm)i decided on the 105mm over the 60mm macro because i could also use the 105 for potraiture.
these are all phenomenal lenses.
think about what you really want in regards to macro. what ever you decide to do in the end they are both great lenses and will serve you well.
keep in touch to tell us what you decide to do.
i hope that i could help in some way.
MANY KIND REGARDS FROM AUSTRALIA
DAVID
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hendrik_louw
Extension tubes, bellows, converters.
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hendrik_louw
With pleasure (as far as I can in any event..). A converter is an additional lens that you put between your camera and your normal lens (say your new 70-200 ;-)) which will then convert your lens into a 140-200mm lens, if it was a 2X converter. Your minimum focus will still be the same, thus giving you an enlarged subject. The setback is that you will loose some light in the process (about 2 stops, thus giving you a 140-400mm f5.6). An extension tube also gets put between your camera and your lens, but do not have any optics (no glass). In this instance, it helps you to focus closer and thus getting an enlarged subject in that manner. You also do not loose the same amount of light.
There are a few very nice books on macro photography specifically. I do suggest you get yourself one. It will also explain all the technical aspects behind it.
Hope this helps! H
There are a few very nice books on macro photography specifically. I do suggest you get yourself one. It will also explain all the technical aspects behind it.
Hope this helps! H