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.
