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::427cobraAC
02/23/08 12:34 AM GMT
I've been looking to purchase a new macro lens for awhile now. I have a Nikon D80 and have been looking at some lenses. This one caught my eye "105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor" it is around the price I am able to spend on a new lens(around $800). If anyone can give me any feedback on that lens or a certain one they have I'd really appreciate it.
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::427cobraAC
02/23/08 12:39 AM GMT
After reading a few of the consumer feedbacks on amazon it came down to Tamron 90 Macro 2.8 vs the 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor. The Tamron is about 460 dollars. The Nikon lens says its a little over 1,000 dollars but its slashed down to $780. So I guess my question is the Tamron 90mm that good of a macro or is the Nikon's Vibration reduction and Silent Wave Motor worth the money?

Nikon 105mm VR .

Tamron 90mm .
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+trisbert
02/23/08 3:53 AM GMT
I can’t comment on the Nikon lens but the Tamron 180mm is the one I’m saving for. Check this link
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::427cobraAC
02/23/08 3:59 AM GMT
Thanks for that link, it led me to that other link you posted. From the information provided I would buy the Tamron 90mm. Sadly the link you provided din't test any of the Nikon lenses.
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.MiLo_Anderson
02/23/08 5:43 AM GMT
If you take a look at this thread you can read my comments on the previous and very similar nikon 105.
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::427cobraAC
02/23/08 4:34 PM GMT
Thanks Milo that thread did provide some useful information. To bad that awesome macro lens was for a Canon:(. till wondering how The Nikon 105mmVR compares to the Tamrom 90mm. It looks like the Nikon's a better all around lens, but from what I've read the Tamron might be a better suited macro lens.
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