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First macro lens question for Nikon users

Started Feb 16, 2014 | Polls thread
StillLearning
StillLearning Veteran Member • Posts: 4,417
Re: First macro lens question for Nikon users

Jasondm wrote:

Hey guys, I'm about to purchase my first macro lens. I've been doing a lot of research and I think I've narrowed it down to two lenses. I am between the Nikon 105mm 2.8 vr or the Tamron 90mm 2.8 vc. Which do you refer? I know a lot of people swear by the Nikon 105 but I noticed dxomark and a couple other places rate the tamron slightly better.

Depends on what camera you will use with it and what your subjects will be.  I have the 105vr and use it with a D300 and it sparkles.  With the D7100 it is a little better.  Now I purchased it back in 2006 when it was still made in Japan.  I know the QC isn't suppose to suffer because it is made in China now but I've noticed more complaints with the quality since then. You probably would still get a good copy.  The Tamron is suppose to have some weather sealing and the nikon doesn't.  Also look at what the test results between F11 and F16 since that is where most people reside.  One lens may beat the other lens at F4 or F5.6 but fall below it at F11 to F16.  Right now the Nikon is on sale at about the price of the Tamron.

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