VR. Is it helpful in macro photography? Have you tried taking any macro shots with the Nikon hand held and if so, what was your experience?
885248
Really for macro work VR is pointless, and is only useful when using the lens for a short telephoto. At macro distances, you really need to use a tripod to avoid the blur. If you read the fine print on the Nikon macros with VR, they pretty much say that the benefit of VR degrades the closer you are to the subject.
1803406
I had a D40 before the D60, the D60 is MUCH better, just my personal thoughts 1-Dust, if you live in a dusty environment is a BIG ONE 2-Active D-light, Say good bye to underexposed photos, the camera produces very consistent results, not so with the D40 3-Expeed produced lower noise at higher ISO 4-THE VR Lens is SOOO much worth it, my pictures are always sharp I considered the D80, but... 1-No Active D-light "a big one" 2-more focus points yes, but you can do anything with 3 if you use them well 3-the D80 has a motor, but Nikon will be updating most of this primes to AFS this year, I tried the camera motor its slowwww 4-I was planing to get the D80+50mm 1.4 lens for low light, got the sigma 30mm 1.4 its a much better lens to keep on the camera IMHO 5-Expeed processing on the D60 seems to produce more saturated/vivid pictures vs.. D80 I shoot RAW/convert with capture NX, tried all the options, capture NX is slow and ugly, but it gives you the BEST picture period.
2037093
I am a Nikon user but the Rode was recommended by two different videographer friends who are in the business.. Put on your hotshoe, plug into camera input and switch on.. This is my first project... Note ambient sounds and birds chirping... Client was thrilled! http://youtu.be/i79Bcz4WWBM
1418845
I agree. VR adds vibration reduction, which will make it easier to take photos in lower light without blur.Auto mode is good, but I find that I prefer P mode, which allows a little more customizability. The best thing you can do, I think is learn the shortcuts, so you can make simple modifications without navigating all the menus.
905048
Yes, I purchased it and it worked fine on my camera. Which is a D7000, overall I was not a fan of it, but macro photography was not my thing.
1627514
Yes you can....but depth od field is so.critcal when doing Macro photgraphy that I would not use it. But yes the camera works as always.
1217335
They seemed good to me... Of course any that were taken in low light settings end up a bit grainy, but that's an iPhone thing. Not the lens... Have to say the Macro lens blew my mind!!
103620
I think it works very well. There is a micro-zoom closeup setting as one of the four main settings, along with exposure, flash and self timer. I have been able to capture closeups of insects, flowers and mushrooms with very good detail in normal lighting.
787434
It can take good macro photos but has some issues attempting that in low light. Get a real macro setup if that's your primary interest.
422101
I ended up getting the D60 with the VR 55-200 zoom lens and I am very pleased. Lots to learn!!!
19871
Hi Michael, for some reason I've returned this item...Not because of having any trouble! I've decided to but real macro lens instead of using something like that just because of quality of the image with the Nikon macro lenses. Sorry
1662824
Hi personally it did not work for me. The camera becomes set back so far as a result of the mounting that focussing is a problem. For me other than macro work it was not suitable and certainly not as all round useful as I understood it to be.I returned mine for a refund
1770835
Hello Michael, The macro function on this camera is a nice feature. I have used this on floral pics. And other christmas decorations. I find you may like it for the price.
1360610
No, I would highly suggest going for the VR version for a few extra bucks. This is obsolete. I also would suggest getting a new version as this lens is old and many used ones won't operate correctly.
925686
I have D40, it works great, except for AF, since it lack internal motor. Manual focus is a snap, even at 300mm / F5.6. Maybe even faster than AF-S for $350 less... Use Tripod/Monopod when Tele, since no VR. Overall, its an excellent buy.
1888575
Actually no! I am currently sitting in Africa, where I have been taking amazing pictures of people, landscapes, life, urban and country. I have zoomed in all the way and then it focuses as if I were standing looking at my object of intent. Each picture is stunning. Even zoomed to the max, in a moving car, through thick traffic, my pictures still come out nice. I do wish it had a black and white feature, but every other feature is incredible. And, as stated the zoom works well. I still like my Nikon better, but this is much easier to travel with, and won't as easily be stolen in this environment. Further, it is tough, literally. I dropped it and it was run over by a passing car. I picked it up, brushed it off and kept taking pictures. The Africans around me were so shocked. Not that I showed it, but so was I. Overall, I do not get my black and whites, I cannot zoom as close as I do with my Nikon for macro shots, but I can get excellent pictures, the zoom and focus work in perfect synergy, and it can take my roughness and keep going with me, war zone, urban life, or home in the good 'ole US of A.
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Thank you! You are right: I too realized the d40 did not have the VR with the kit (but did have the VR zoom). I ended up ordering the d60 for the duo VR lens for $662 from Adorama. Can't wait to get started. Your point about the sync vs dust reduction made good sense for my purposes.