However, this isn’t totally accurate most of these lenses actually have more magnification than they say! Here are uncropped sample images showing the true maximum magnification of each lens:Īs you can see, most “1:1” macro lenses can focus meaningfully closer than that.
#Nikon macro lens iso
NIKON D7000 + Nikon F 105mm f/2.8 VR, ISO 800, 1/250, f/8.0 Maximum Magnificationįive of the six macro lenses above claim to have a 1:1 maximum magnification, while one (the Laowa 100mm) claims a 2:1 maximum magnification.
Any of the six could be justifiable for you depending on your priorities. None of the lenses are wildly cheaper or more expensive than they should be, though. In terms of price, I’d say the best values are the Tokina and Sigma lenses, while the Nikon and Irix are slightly overpriced (and I say that as someone who’s been happily using the Nikon 105mm for almost a decade). However, the Laowa has the highest magnification of all six lenses, going all the way to 2:1 magnification. The Laowa is actually a non-CPU lens – at least in the Nikon mount – meaning that it gives no EXIF data and doesn’t allow you to change aperture via the camera (only via the aperture ring on the lens). The remaining two lenses – the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2× and Irix 150mm f/2.8 – don’t have autofocus at all. Also, unlike the Sigma, Nikon, and Tamron, the Tokina lens isn’t internal focus as you focus closer, the front barrel of the lens extends significantly, which harms water and dust resistance. On cameras like the Nikon D3X00 series, D5X00 series, and Z-series cameras, it’s manual-focus only. While it doesn’t have image stabilization, it does at least offer autofocus when used with a DSLR that has a built-in focusing motor. Next down on the list is the Tokina 100mm f/2.8. It maintains image stabilization, but it loses autofocus compatibility and focus shift shooting with the Nikon Z cameras. The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC is just a slight step down from them in features. Both of these lenses have image stabilization, Nikon’s focus shift/focus stacking feature, and compatible autofocus with any of Nikon’s cameras, including the Z mirrorless series. The two most fully-featured lenses are the Nikon F 105mm f/2.8 VR and the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 OS.
#Nikon macro lens series
Won’t autofocus on Nikon Z series or DSLRs without a focus motor Partly front element moves within stationary outer barrel Let’s start by taking a look at the specifications of these six macro lenses. If you know you need one of these lenses instead, by all means, go ahead and get it. For example, some older macro lenses like the Nikon 200mm f/4 and 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 are arguably better for certain purposes, especially if you need to stand farther back from your subject (though they do have their own disadvantages like price and weight). However, six macro lenses obviously are not all macro lenses! I’m going to add lenses to this article as I test them, but I wanted to publish what I have right now rather than delaying. These are the current generation macro lenses from six of the major lens manufacturers, which is why I prioritized testing them. We’ll test those two soon enough, but today, here’s a comparison of a half dozen popular macro lenses already on the market.Īlthough this article says “for Nikon,” the truth is that five of these six lenses are third-party optics, so you can most likely attach them on whatever camera system you have. I’ve tested a lot of macro lenses for Nikon cameras recently, which is lucky timing given the upcoming 50mm and 105mm Z-series macro lenses.
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