Nikkor 200 f4 AF vs Tamron 180 Di

Quite an extensive test, the 200 pictures look better maybe because the contrast that seem a little highier.

 

Even to an untrained eye (mine), I'm able to pick out some of the differences you are talking about. That said, I think you are still going to enjoy Crystall's lens as your own. Once I got into macro photography (w/my CP) I've seen things in the world I'm sorry I missed before. You'll find yourself stopping to look at a clump of dirt just to see if there's anything of interest to take a picture of. It's definitely a challenge, that's for sure. But I've seen your other work so I have no doubt you have the technical thing down....and I know your have a drive for the creative....so I think we better all just stand back to be blown out of the water. You are about to do some amazing new things with your camera and lenses. I can't wait to watch as it happens.

 

Nice shots...!! You are going to like "macro" photography

 

Frank
Thanks fro sharing your evaluation of these two lens, I just cant justify the cost of the Nikkor for the amount of macro I would be doing I like the longer focal length of the Tamron 180 over the Tamron 90. Again thanks for this valuable info.
BTW you will be blamed for my macro lens purchase... :lol:

 

Excellent comparison images Frank. The only thing you failed to quantify was the resale value of the two lenses. Sometimes it's cheaper in the long run to go with Nikon. I say that after having all of my old film camera Nikon lenses snapped up on Ebay but still sitting on an old Pentax lens.

 

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Okay, now for my two cents. If I had it to do over again, I would probably not purchase the Tamron 180mm macro lens. Not because of its quality or price, but because the discontinued 70-180mm micro Nikkor more than adequately meets my needs based upon my style of photography.

In my haste to build my kit, I purchased several lenses with duplicate focal length. Having sold the 180mm f/2.8 and this 180mm macro (right Frank?), I feel almost (LLD :twisted: ) comfortable with my kit and I am halfway to my goal of acquiring the Beast. As soon as my 17-55 sells, I am heading directly to Penn Camera to pick up the Beast! :twisted:

 

Sounds like a good plan to me Crystall. You should have no trouble selling your 17-55mm lens as it is outstanding. That is my most used lens.

 

Glad to hear that Gordon. Thank you.

 

Frank,
Life must be tough. Settling for the Tamron, when you would like the Nikon. Reminds of a friend who complained of having to drive a 2 year old Lexus. Hee hee. Anyway, you blew me away with all your photos. I think you'll be even happier with the 180 when you stop comparing it to the 200. Reminds of how I came to appreciate my wife. Whoops, I better stop before I get into trouble.......
Muril

 

Ok I have one question for you Frank, How did you get those bugs to sit still while you changed lens?
Just wondering what the trick was..
Nice comparison work.

Dave

 

Dave,

That is the question of the week! How do they get those little guys to sit still?? :?: I feel like a track star when I try to compose a shot with the butterflies (even when they're feeding). :wink:

 

Frank,
Again, I am very impressed with your photos. It's not just the equipment. You have a good eye. I may pick out a few shots from our outings at the gardens and post them on the forum. Thanks for the encouragement to do so.

Regards,

 

Excellent choice. Great write up. I will look for one now