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MC Teg · 06-28-08, 02:40 AM

My friend sold me his used D40 for $250 and Im really starting to like this camera. Whats even more awesome is that I can use my old lenses from my Nikon F3. I have a micro-nikkor 55mm lens that I have always used for macro shots so I am going to upgrade that lens to the ED series. I found one for $500 but thought it was a little pricey

Are there any other lenses that are as good as nikkor lenses?

*spyder5786* · 06-28-08, 04:22 PM

What do you have currently? And what're you looking to shoot?

MC Teg · 06-28-08, 05:11 PM

The lens I currently have on is an AF-S 18-55mm 3.5-5.6. I am looking to shoot macro shots for labels of products (got a job that requires this) and probably plants and such on my free time.

*spyder5786* · 06-28-08, 09:01 PM

Well you can use your current 55 macro but it won't meter on the d40.

Alternatively, there are a few macro lenses that AF on the d40:

the new nikon 60 2.8 AFS micro
the nikon 105 2.8 AFS VR micro
the sigma 150 2.8 HSM macro

Off the top of my head. These all work very well as portrait lenses as well.

MC Teg · 06-28-08, 09:31 PM

Yeah, my old micro-nikkor works great but I always have to guess and check to see how the exposure came out.

I'll check the Sigma out soon, nikkor lenses are kinda out my price range for right now

Thanks for the help spyder.

Slynky · 06-29-08, 05:37 PM

Besides Sigma, I think some Tamron lenses get pretty good reviews. BUT, if you're going to be making money off macro shots...why not just go ahead and bite the bullet for that Nikkor lens?

(just a thought)

MC Teg · 06-29-08, 06:39 PM

Yeah, I could buy a Nikkor lens but I would have to wait a couple weeks to afford one and I have a shoot later this week. So, I either use my old Nikkor lens for the shoot and save up for a new one or buy a Sigma this week. What path should I go?

Slynky · 06-29-08, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MC Teg

Yeah, I could buy a Nikkor lens but I would have to wait a couple weeks to afford one and I have a shoot later this week. So, I either use my old Nikkor lens for the shoot and save up for a new one or buy a Sigma this week. What path should I go?

Well, only you can decide that. If it were me, this would be my thought: IF this close-up shooting is going to be a long-term deal, I'd shoot with the existing lens and get the Nikkor later. IF it was short term, I'd decide between using the exisitng lens or pony up for a Sigma or Tamron of good quality.

But...'sup to you.

MC Teg · 06-29-08, 06:54 PM

Decisions, decisions. I think this shoot I am doing is going to be only short term. However, if I plan to move on to other projects, I might as well cough up for the Nikkor lens where I know reliability will always be there on the shoots. Nikkor lens it is then.

Thanks Chuck

Slynky · 06-29-08, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Teg

Decisions, decisions. I think this shoot I am doing is going to be only short term. However, if I plan to move on to other projects, I might as well cough up for the Nikkor lens where I know reliability will always be there on the shoots. Nikkor lens it is then.

Thanks Chuck

ANd good luck! Getting some work in photography is always tough competition. Make it look GOOD !

MC Teg · 06-29-08, 07:37 PM

There is a lot of stiff competition in photography but I got the ambition to do it.

*spyder5786* · 06-29-08, 07:46 PM

Just FYI -

The sigma 150 is regarded as one of the best macro lenses. Don't think oh it's a sigma, it's not as good as the nikkors. It's incredibly sharp and great for macro work.

MC Teg · 06-29-08, 07:56 PM

Now you bring this info down on me

Is the lens you're talking about?

Amazon.com: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras: Electronics

*spyder5786* · 06-30-08, 12:51 AM

That's the one. It's basically as expensive as a nikkor too

MC Teg · 06-30-08, 03:06 AM

Does Nikon even make a 150mm lens? I looked on their site and only found a 200mm. That sucker costs over $1500

06-28-08, 02:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Got a D40 My friend sold me his used D40 for $250 and Im really starting to like this camera. Whats even more awesome is that I can use my old lenses from my Nikon F3. I have a micro-nikkor 55mm lens that I have always used for macro shots so I am going to upgrade that lens to the ED series. I found one for $500 but thought it was a little pricey Are there any other lenses that are as good as nikkor lenses? __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run Last edited by MC Teg : 06-28-08 at 03:02 AM.

06-28-08, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-28-08, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	The lens I currently have on is an AF-S 18-55mm 3.5-5.6. I am looking to shoot macro shots for labels of products (got a job that requires this) and probably plants and such on my free time. __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

06-28-08, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
spyder5786 Integra Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 22 Posts: 7,060 Car 1: 99 MBP TL	Well you can use your current 55 macro but it won't meter on the d40. Alternatively, there are a few macro lenses that AF on the d40: the new nikon 60 2.8 AFS micro the nikon 105 2.8 AFS VR micro the sigma 150 2.8 HSM macro Off the top of my head. These all work very well as portrait lenses as well. __________________ Tirerack Upgrade Garage

06-28-08, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Yeah, my old micro-nikkor works great but I always have to guess and check to see how the exposure came out. I'll check the Sigma out soon, nikkor lenses are kinda out my price range for right now Thanks for the help spyder. __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

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06-29-08, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
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06-29-08, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Yeah, I could buy a Nikkor lens but I would have to wait a couple weeks to afford one and I have a shoot later this week. So, I either use my old Nikkor lens for the shoot and save up for a new one or buy a Sigma this week. What path should I go? __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

06-29-08, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Decisions, decisions. I think this shoot I am doing is going to be only short term. However, if I plan to move on to other projects, I might as well cough up for the Nikkor lens where I know reliability will always be there on the shoots. Nikkor lens it is then. Thanks Chuck __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

06-29-08, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	There is a lot of stiff competition in photography but I got the ambition to do it. __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

06-29-08, 07:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
spyder5786 Integra Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 22 Posts: 7,060 Car 1: 99 MBP TL	Just FYI - The sigma 150 is regarded as one of the best macro lenses. Don't think oh it's a sigma, it's not as good as the nikkors. It's incredibly sharp and great for macro work. __________________ Tirerack Upgrade Garage

06-29-08, 07:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Now you bring this info down on me Is the lens you're talking about? Amazon.com: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO HSM IF Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras: Electronics __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run Last edited by MC Teg : 06-29-08 at 08:51 PM.

06-30-08, 12:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
spyder5786 Integra Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 22 Posts: 7,060 Car 1: 99 MBP TL	That's the one. It's basically as expensive as a nikkor too __________________ Tirerack Upgrade Garage

06-30-08, 03:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,890 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Does Nikon even make a 150mm lens? I looked on their site and only found a 200mm. That sucker costs over $1500 __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

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