Nikon d5100 need Marco lens

[jimmyzhou]

Hi everyone just pick up a Nikon d5100
Come with len kit
Looking for a Marco lens for coral shot
Any one have good recommend? Thanks you

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

The 35mm is what I use and it does a great job. It's the only one I've used though. The crop factor on the 50mm may be too much.

 

[jimmyzhou]

Can u send me a link? Please or witch brand

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Can u send me a link? Please or witch brand

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0

 

[madweazl]

Tamron's 90mm f/2.8 can capture some great shots.

 

[xaflatoonx]

i have a tamron 90 2.8
and its phenomenal.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

+1 on Tamron 90mm

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I've added the Tamron to my Amazon list now ;Hilarious

 

[jimmyzhou]

Thanks everyone

 

[jimmyzhou]

I just check the ebay there are few type of tamron 90m lens.

 

[jimmyzhou]

Tamron's 90mm f/2.8 can capture some great shots.

Can u send me a pic of lens this way I don’t buy the worng one thanks

 

[madweazl]

This one.

 

[jimmyzhou]

Thanks buddy

 

[Krzydmnd]

Thanks buddy

You can save $200 or more if you buy the "international" version. Same exact lens just doesn't have a US warranty. Ebay has them for even less.

 

[John494]

What’s your budget? And do you really need a macro lens? How close are you actually getting to the coral?

John

 

[jimmyzhou]

Just for fun shooting try staty under 500

 

[dragon99]

I've had good luck using the Tokina 105mm (on a D5500)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CMNL52/ref=psdc_173565_t1_B00021EE4U

Little bit cheaper than the Tamron

 

[John494]

Just for fun shooting try staty under 500

Hi Jimmy

What I meant was that a "macro lens" is specifically designed to get a 1:1 ratio and to get very close to the subject (in this case the corals) with a very small number on the minimum focus distance. What I'm pretty much saying to you is,, you probably don't need a "Macro lens" for what you're looking to do. Nothing wrong with the macro lens, but you probably don't need to spend so much for the extra feature that you don't need, which is macro capabilities.

I'm not very familiar with third party brands such as Tamron or Tokina (I'm sure they're fine) but if you wanted to stick with the dedicated Nikon lenses, and for what you want to do and your budget, I would suggest the 50mm 1.8G which you can pick up brand new for under $200 (I think). If you were willing to spend a bit more, which is around the $400 area,, you can pick up the 50mm 1.4G which is a better made lens. Whatever you decide to go with, if you're looking to buy Nikon, just make sure you stick with the G or E type of lenses. Don't buy the "D" lenses,, they don't work well with the digital cameras and the AF won't work at all.

John

 

[jimmyzhou]

Hi Jimmy

What I meant was that a "macro lens" is specifically designed to get a 1:1 ratio and to get very close to the subject (in this case the corals) with a very small number on the minimum focus distance. What I'm pretty much saying to you is,, you probably don't need a "Macro lens" for what you're looking to do. Nothing wrong with the macro lens, but you probably don't need to spend so much for the extra feature that you don't need, which is macro capabilities.

I'm not very familiar with third party brands such as Tamron or Tokina (I'm sure they're fine) but if you wanted to stick with the dedicated Nikon lenses, and for what you want to do and your budget, I would suggest the 50mm 1.8G which you can pick up brand new for under $200 (I think). If you were willing to spend a bit more, which is around the $400 area,, you can pick up the 50mm 1.4G which is a better made lens. Whatever you decide to go with, if you're looking to buy Nikon, just make sure you stick with the G or E type of lenses. Don't buy the "D" lenses,, they don't work well with the digital cameras and the AF won't work at all.

John

I will try use the d5100 lens kit they came with. For few month than I will thinking getting better lens if I keep shot corals or fish

 

[O'l Salty]

This one.

What is the difference between that one and this one. https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-AFF01...smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ascsubtag=trd-159098314-20