Macro Lens fro Nikon D200

Munromax · 24 Jan 2007 at 11:15

Any advice welcome.
Looking for some advice based on anyone's experience of Macro lenses.
I've got a Nikon D200 and am looking at 3 lenses.
Nikon 105mmmm/2.8 VR at around £520
Sigma 105mm/F2.8 at around £320
Tamron 90mm/F2.8 at around £280
I would appreciate any advice from anyone who has experience of these lenses whether Nikon or other fit. (or perhaps even another make of lens?)
Thanks in advance.

woodsy2k · 24 Jan 2007 at 12:04

I have no experiance with the tamron, but out of the sigma an nikon, it depends on the budget. If you have the money go for the nikon, its a cracking lens.

Wile E. Coyote · 24 Jan 2007 at 12:29

Yeah heard great things about the nikon VR, if its in budget go for it

Slime101 · 24 Jan 2007 at 13:31

The Nikon is awsome, sadly out of my budget so i shall stick to my Sigma 105 which is an excellent lens

Munromax · 24 Jan 2007 at 13:54

Thanks guys, sounding like the Nikon is the fave rave. It is a bit pricey, but probably best to try and get it rather than buy a cheaper one and always wondering if I made the right choice.
Next month's payday is only 3 weeks away!

FranchiseJuan · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:27

If you are happy to spend the money on the Nikon, then maybe think about also the

Sigma 150 F2.8 Macro HSM

would give you more reach and is very highly regarded.

Munromax · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:32

FranchiseJuan said:
If you are happy to spend the money on the Nikon, then maybe think about also the

Sigma 150 F2.8 Macro HSM

would give you more reach and is very highly regarded.

I'll have a look thanks

Slime101 · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:33

Mum's got one of the 150m Sigmas and its an excellent lens

Munromax · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:40

I've read a couple of reviews and they indicate that this is also a great lens. What a sod - that adds another one to the list. Only drawback seems to be the requirement for a tripod. Mind you, I suppose it's always best to use a tripod anyway, for all shots if poss!

Helium_Junkie · 24 Jan 2007 at 15:40

For what it's worth I love my Sigma 105mm

Colin_da_Killer · 24 Jan 2007 at 17:12

Slime101 said:
Mum's got one of the 150m Sigmas and its an excellent lens

I have one myself... and I recommend it to anyone wanting a macro lens!

Click my sig for some photos with the 150mm (macro section an eye macros)

Munromax · 24 Jan 2007 at 17:56

Colin_da_Killer said:
I have one myself... and I recommend it to anyone wanting a macro lens!

Click my sig for some photos with the 150mm (macro section an eye macros)

Nice Eyeballs!

Sol · 25 Jan 2007 at 04:58

From "what I've heard" the Tamron is a very nice Macro lens and is actually sharper than the Canon and Nikon equivalents but it has other things that are not quite so good, like resistance to flare and stuff like that.

If you want bonus re-sale value get the Nikon if you want a comparable lens then just get the Tamron and save some bucks I say. Get to a shop and try some out if you can!