Sigma 105mm vs Nikon 105mm Macro

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Worth the price difference? Do I really need the Nikon for low light macro condition of shooting coral?

~$470 vs ~$900 respectively.

thanks in advance

 

[lazibonez]

Hi Wingo, Please explain your question before we can help you choose a suitable lens.

I like it but my concern is more about the fluorescence of corals fouling the senors of the camera and may be some macro lens works better some works less than better with corals.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Hi Wingo, Please explain your question before we can help you choose a suitable lens.

in that quote, I was talking about situation that when we see corals in person, we can see them clearly even when it fluorescence. But when using the camera, the color is very off-that's what I mean by the sensor being thrown off by the fluorecence

 

[Brian65901]

Try the Sigma 70mm Macro

Unless you are using a full sensor digital camera the 70mm will behave like a 105mm. Nikon makes an excellent lens and it has VR which stabilizes the camera shake but since you will be doing most macro work with a tripod its not mandatory. The Sigma 70 has been rated as one of the sharpest lenses (Sharper than the 105 Sigma and Nikon) available and you can get it for under $400.00

http://www.popphoto.com/Reviews/Lenses/Lens-Test-Sigma-70mm-f-2.8-EX-DG-Macro-AF

http://www.nikoscope.com/pages/resu...157"&auxQuery=sigma+70mm++review&startSearch=7

I did a lot of research at nikonians.org and I also looked at the Tamron 90 mm and the Tokina 105mm all 3 lens were top rated but the Sigma was the sharpest If I had the extra $600 to get the Nikon I would probable do it as it is a great lens but not worth the extra money when the Sigma is sharper according to my research
I just got it at Electronics Expo at a great price around $375

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

any more suggestion?
going to get it Wed.

 

[MO~IDOL]

get orange with orange dont get orange with apple! you know what you want stop being cheap!...:tongue1:

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

get orange with orange dont get orange with apple! you know what you want stop being cheap!...:tongue1:

so nikon is what you recommend i think.

 

[Melt]

i got one a couple weeks from JR.... and i am very happy with it ...and most of all the resale value is great on nikon lens..just incase you need to upgrade.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

and most of all the resale value is great on nikon lens..just incase you need to upgrade.

good point

but

I will upgrade only if it's not good for my application in the first place, i guess.

 

[MO~IDOL]

well a good lens value r always there WYPIWYG. tons reviews on the net. and most importantly how much you know the cam! most ppl(including my self)think that if they get a nice DSLR the picture will be awesome which is a HUGE mistake!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

well a good lens value r always there WYPIWYG. tons reviews on the net. and most importantly how much you know the cam! most ppl(including my self)think that if they get a nice DSLR the picture will be awesome which is a HUGE mistake!

AGREED.

as I still don't even know how the fluorescence works on a camera nor any master has writen a simple tutorial for beginners.

However, when I use it for my other application like the low budget wedding shoot and stage photography, it makes huge difference between my older Lumix and the D90 or the D600(do i miss a digit here-i do not own this one.)

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Final morph to the question before settling on one

Cons and Pros for 70mm vs 105mm

 

[Brian65901]

Nikon or Sigma

As I said before I love the Sigma but if I had an extra $600.00 free I would get the Nikon. You won't go wrong with either one you'll just save money

Remember a good photographer can take better pictures with a cheap lens and extension tubes that a beginner with the best equipment and only you know your level of expertise.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

After discussing with couple other photographers in other types of forum, I am settling my heart on this one
Nikon AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

LMK what you guys think.

Really so few Nikon users here?

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Remember a good photographer can take better pictures with a cheap lens and extension tubes that a beginner with the best equipment and only you know your level of expertise.

I am definitely a beginner but will try to learn to be a pro or semi pro. A semi pro is all it needs for my other application, low budget wedding shoot.

 

[Deanos]

I am settling my heart on this one
Nikon AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

If you have the money, you're not likely to find a much better macro lens.

 

[Melt]

the 60mm but i love the 105mm for the distance but for reef its great....i sorry i didnt get the 200 micro

 

[Brian65901]

Distance to subject

Remember the following when you are doing 1:1 shots (lifesize) distance to subject

Nikon 60mm about 7"

Sigma 70mm 10.1"

Nikon 105mm 13.8

In a fish tank 7" is not enough

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Remember the following when you are doing 1:1 shots (lifesize) distance to subject

Nikon 60mm about 7"

Sigma 70mm 10.1"

Nikon 105mm 13.8

In a fish tank 7" is not enough

Thanks for the ino.

Was considering about the distance before as well and the trade offs of each.

Sigh....Just wish to have a little bit more money, then I don't have to think so hard.

 

[Brian65901]

Extension Tube

If you want to save money and possible get good shots try an extension tube with an existing lens see link below for a nice explanation. Try to get Auto tubes for best results

http://www.photolabstudio.com/LensExtensionTubes.shtml