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Charlotte
Loves the place
Registered: December 2006
Location: Romsey, Hampshire
Posts: 6319
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Review Date: Tue May 6, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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VR, smooth bokeh
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This is still my favourite lens, and I have bought a few since I bought this one. If you want to try macro photography, then this is the lens to get. And it's not only good for macro ... it's also a great lens for portraiture ...
This lens is optimised for 35mm format, not DX. So on a DX camera (all Nikon DSLR's except the D3) the focal length equates to roughly 150mm ...
That is a good focal length to use for portraiture.
The best thing about the Nikkor 105mm VR Micro lens is the VR, it's really a great feature to have on a macro lens. Nikon boasts that it's the first macro lens to have VR, well I think they deserve a pat on the back for that, 'cos that's when you need VR the most (for handheld macro).
Of course if you use a tripod, then you don't need to use the VR in that instance. I have to say though that I do use this lens handheld a LOT + thus I value the VR feature very highly.
The next best thing about this lens - and this point is important for both macro work and portraiture - is the creamy bokeh, it makes such a difference to your final image.
Focusing - It has AF with manual overide, and Manual Focus. As with all AF lenses, it does battle to focus in low light + where there isn't a strong contrast between the subject + the background, but it's a simple matter to fine-tune focusing manually.
Unlike some lenses which claim to be macro lenses, this lens does reach a ratio of 1:1, i.e. lifesize.
The lens has a handy feature whereby if you're going to be focusing beyond 0.5m then you can set the AF so that it limits the focusing to 0.5m-to-infinity, i.e. it does not try to focus within 0.5m. This can save time and battery power. Just remember to switch it back to the full focusing range when you know you've finished using the feature.
Handling - it's a bit bulky/heavy, but I manage it handheld no problem.
Price - I forget exactly, but I'm pretty sure I bought it from a HK dealer (i.e. cheaper than local ones), I'm thinking somewhere in the region of £435 or thereabouts. Anyway, it's well worth the money!
I thoroughly recommend this lens to anyone intending to do any macro and/or portaiture, you won't regret it!
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Dutchie
Forum Regular
Registered: October 2006
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 644
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Review Date: Wed July 16, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: £415.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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well build, Good clear pictures
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none so far
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Definitely a stunning lens. I am mainly using it for portraiture at the moment as I love doing that.
The detail is fantastic. The lens is well build, feels solid.
I've only had it for a week or 2, but it is my favourite at the moment. The vr is doing a good job as well. I can't wait till I can go out and get some good macro shots.
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