| Joined: | Fri Jul 25th, 2025 |
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I think this demonstrates that optically the lens looks good…a little bit of post processing USM which is a prerequisite with most Nikon sensors (imho) and you have a sharp image of “whatever fills the frame close up”. If you intend doing a lot of close up photography filling the frame from under 5 foot away it’s brilliant. It just loses its way when you step back.
I have decided to return it. As you said, what's the point of a 105mm lens if you can't use it to take non-macro shots
When I spoke to the guy at Parks Cameras, he seemed extremely sceptical when I told him my reasons for returning it. " Never heard of that problem" I sent him some of the shots I posted here, and he asked whether they were handheld etc . I thought the VR is supposed to counter those problems. I told him I'd taken a second shot at 20ft on the monopod, and it didn't make any difference. They are going to check it to see if there is a problem and if so send it back to Nikon. They are supposed to have a no-quibble returns policy.I'll be interested to see their response
I have bought a Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD from them.Apparently the firmware can be updated via a usb connection!
I had the 90mm macro for the Canon FD years ago, but I never really used it- I missed an opportunity to learn something. Ah well...
The next step is a long lens for photographing the kites in the trees about 200yds away - that's guess - I'll measure it on googlemaps.
Any suggestions? I am becoming wary of buying old used kit but the cost of new stuff is prohibitive for the likes of me. However, you can't take it with you.......
Last edited on Fri Aug 15th, 2025 18:04 by