Macro Lenses

>>2890930
>I myself know how to take a decent photo,

This reads really weird in the middle of all that. Like those context exercises in primary school where you have to identify the sentence that doesn't belong.

>>2890942
She's not dating me for my English prowess, or lack thereof.

>>2890930
Why would someone who is
>going to school for professional photography
need a macro lens?

They are fun for two weeks and won't be used ever again unless macro subjects are your hobby. What does your girl shoot for a living?

She prefers nature shots, but recognizes that a more steady paycheck comes from portraits and people. I'm just trying to encourage her hobbies.

Sorry I'm terrible at all this. First time starting a thread, and my first time buying specifics for a profession other than my own. Just kind of awkwardly stumbling my way through this.

If someone needs me to clarify anything or get more specific info, I'll do my best.

>>2890930
Nikkor 105mm 2.8 g or d

G has VR but is much more expensive and is made of plastic.

D doesn't have VR but is build like a tank.

Both can do 1:1.


You could also buy the 60mm 2.8 G or D, but IMO with 60mm you will need to be way too close to the subject when doing 1:1 macro shots.

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>>2891047
I personally own the Sigma 105mm with HSM and OS and I'm really happy with it. It gives really crisp focus, but might be a little short on a full frame sensor. I own a DX camera myself, so it might be better with a 150 or 180 or maybe a 200mm macro instead.

I haven't tried Nikon's own 105mm, but I know that it is onl marginally better than the one I own, and double the price. The Sigma 150 and 180 are superb as well with little chromatic abberation and little to no distortion. It has more falloff, though, but on a macro lens that isn't really a big issue since the background is blurry anyways and can be easily corrected in post.

If she wants only a macro lens the 200mm would be the best bet, though. I went for the 105 since it can also be used with portraits without issues.

Pic related is a photo from my sigma 105mm.

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>>2891042
If she prefers nature shots, buy a wide angle.

bellow 400 usd:
Rokinon 14mm 2.8 with AE shit.
It is manual focus. Just learn how to focus to infinity.


800 usd:
Nikkor 20mm 1.8g.

>>2891085
Would be better to just buy a teleconverter.

>>2891091
Yes, that would probably be better. Then a 105mm could be used for both portraits and narrow macro shots. But OP would also have to buy more stuff.

>>2891085

Shouldn't more of the fly be in focus?

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Garden Orb Weaver

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Plox

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Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Nikon, F004N

with ~450 $ pretty cheap for a macro lense, nevertheless the quality is pretty good.

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>>2891152
>tamron meme

enjoy losing compatibility with a new camera or firmware.

So many fucking shit photos ITT...

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105mm 2.8d

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>>2891124
Yes, it should. But I only posted to point out the sharpness I get from my lens.

>>2891029
>why macro lens?
so she can fill the frame when she takes pics of his naked schlong

>>2891626

And prob have no DOF issues either.