Hi brhashiz and fellow Nikon users,

  G'day, no offence but I see a few corrections is in order in your post....

>On Tue, 23 Feb 1999 10:46:50 +1300
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>(nikon-digest) wrote:

  The original post did not originate from the owner-nikon-digest.  It was
originated by another poster.

>Actually, most people recomend the 60/2.8 as being the best performing
Nikkor in
>the macro range. It is supposed to be the most flat field, and the most sharp.

  Well, the AF-D 105/2.8 IS ALSO a flat field macro but only at the closest
focusing distances (0.31m).  While I agree if you're photographing stamps or
coins, the 60/2.8 is ideal, you'll probably need to use the macro ring flash
to prevent obstructing any light from hot-shoe mounted flash.  This is
because at 1:1, there's just about 8-10cm distance from the subject to the
front of the lens.

  Also, for the 105/2.8, it is mostly used for macro shots in the field (ie.
flowers, insects, etc) which doesn't require a flat field.  And because of
that, you'll find that the shots from this lens tend to give it more of a 3D
feel.

>The 200/4, however does not lose any light, due to its IF construction, 
>and remains an f/4 lens at 1:1

  That is not true.  The MF 200/4 Micro does not do 1:1 at its closest
focusing distance.  At 0.71m (closest focusing distance), it does 1:2 or
half life size.  If you want 1:1 reproduction, you can either add the PN-11
extension tube or a 2x converter which WOULD reduce the f/stop effectively
to about f/5.6~8.  There IS light loss.

  Just clearing up the air.  Cheers!

Regards,
Deric Soh.

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