lens for macro (fullframe)

[magnus2]

<p>Hi guys,<br>

I would like to get a lens for shooting the ring shots in a wedding. I use a D700 and the only one nikon offers is the 105mm f2.8 but the price is a bit steep especially as I plan to use it only for ring shots. Ideally I want the 60mm as the price is much better and does the same thing.<br>

Any 3rd party lens recommendation for the full frame camera?<br>

Cheers!</p>

[ker_b]

<p>I am a strictly Nikon only lens girl, so I can't be of much help with the 3rd party lenses. I'm not sure what a steep price would be for you, but I currently use 24-85 2.8. For ring shots I just use the macro setting.<br /><br />http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207358-USA/Nikon_1929_Zoom_W_A_Telephoto_AF_Zoom.html</p>

[alex_dc]

<p>Get a LensBaby (I own the Composer), with the macro kit. It's a bargain at about $310.00 if you ask me. I've attached a shot to show what it can do on rings. This was shot on a D700.<br>

Note you can see the reflection of the Lensbaby in the men's wedding band.</p><div></div>

[keithdunlop]

<p>The older Nikon 60mm AF-D Micro is a stellar lens for rings shots and other detail images. It can be had on eBay or Fred Miranda for $300.00 or so.</p>

[neilambrose]

<p>Sigma makes a very decent 105/2.8 macro. Used it myself plenty of times and have found it to be excellent.</p>

[richardsnow]

<p>I'm not sure why you think that the only macro lens Nikon offers for use with the D700 is the 105mm f/2.8. They also offer the following:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.adorama.com/NK8535VRU.html">AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D</a> $469.95 from Adorama</p>

<p><a href="http://www.adorama.com/NK6028AFGU.html">AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED</a> $539.95 from Adorama</p>

<p>Both are great lenses and can be used on a D700. The only Micro-Nikkor that can't be used on a D700 is the new AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR, which is designed for use on DX format cameras like the D300s and D90.</p>

<p>RS</p>

 

[wedding-photography-denver]

<p>Sigma has a 105 macro that is stellar. I use a 50/1.8 with a nikon AF Kenko ext. tube (25mm I think) when I want that look. It's about <$300 and does a wonderful job. My other favorite, though not the same thing, is the Tokina 10-17 FE as it can focus at about 1" or something outrageous. </p>

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