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| Posted: Sat May 11th, 2019 10:23 |
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blackfox
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just bought a nikon 60mm f2.8 a/f micro/macro lens off of e-bay it has damage to the focus ring so only auto focus's to about two feet , but I only want it as a insect macro lens so that's fine with me .. manual focus seems to go out to full range though and what's more important the photos are sharp .. I will look at getting it repaired but that depends on cost. it only cost me just over £50 delivered so if it stays as is it will do anyway heres a few from a play this morning   
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| Posted: Sat May 11th, 2019 10:48 |
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jk
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No worries over the lack of AF as for macro most of the time you either have on tripod or want to focus close so rocking in/out works well. Good luck with the lens. The 60mm and 105mm macro lenses from Nikon are super sharp.
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| Posted: Sat May 11th, 2019 16:51 |
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blackfox
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cheers Jonathon I have really taken a instant liking to this little beast . I think over the years I have tried most macro variants , sigma 180,150 ,105 as well as canons and tampons plus Olympus 60mm and never quiet got the i.q I was after hence sold them on again this little pocket rocket has rally taken me by surprise in a mere afternoon of use
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| Posted: Sun May 12th, 2019 03:08 |
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blackfox
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couple more from yesterdays try out session  
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| Posted: Mon May 13th, 2019 16:27 |
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amazing50
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You could use an auto extension tube set for closer shots if required.
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| Posted: Wed May 15th, 2019 04:06 |
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blackfox
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thanks , got some marked off on e.bay just need the funds 
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| Posted: Wed May 15th, 2019 12:53 |
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jk
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Extension tubes are easier and more practical in the field but bellows (model PB-5) gives you monster, variable magnification. Also look out for a cheap ring flash  .
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| Posted: Thu May 16th, 2019 10:51 |
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blackfox
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first off I have to get a filter thread tool to straighten out the dented rim ,I can get one for £23 quid with is cheaper than the £80+ plus v.a.t a repairer quoted me . at the moment I have a rogue safari flash extender for the inbuilt flash and also a block of l.e.d lights if needed . at 73 though I don't envisage to much crawling around or hands and knees work
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| Posted: Thu May 16th, 2019 17:40 |
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Robert
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The Nikkor micro 60D, f/2.8 is not a good candidate for adding extension tubes, auto or dumb. The lens goes to 1:1 without the need for tubes. Because this lens has an extreme version of CRC (close range correction) the front element to subject distance becomes inconveniently short. In effect it's a zoom focus lens, shortening the focal length by approximately 50% at full extension, which is how it manages to get 1:1 without extension tubes. The Nikkor micro 55mm is a much better lens, I dumped the 60 in favour of a 55, which is an excellent lens and will accept extension tubes or bellows without any issues. Used as intended, the Nikkor micro 60mm 'D' is a good enough lens. It isn't a good candidate for adaptation or pushing the boundaries, I just discussed this with Birna (Bj¸rn) R¸rslet and that is her view. The CRC mechanism is complex and fragile, there are two groups of elements which focus at different rates, if the lens has been dropped it's likely that only one group of elements are functioning correctly. It will likely be very expensive to fix it properly.
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| Posted: Fri May 17th, 2019 09:20 |
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blackfox
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Cheers Robert I had a rough repair estimate of around the £100 mark which makes it not worth doing , I may get the lens filter repair tool as that's only £23 and see if I can straighten that out . As it only cost me £50 and is managing to take reasonable macro shots without a repair I can't justify spending more on it . The profit I made on the sigma 105 has paid for it anyway and it's nice and light to keep in the bag for fun.the a.f within it's limitations I.e up to a couple of feet is fine ..macro is not my forte as you know but worth having for a mess about . I may just try to straighten the focus ring myself in the future . If I break it sa la vie .
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