AF prime macro search

RagnarRagnar Posts: 2Member
edited September 2013 in D5x00
D5200-Does anyone besides Nikon make a 70mm or 100mm prime macro lens that has a working Autofocus with the Dx format cameras. Full frame lens or DX format would be fine. I won't use autofocus much with macro but would like to have for portraits, etc. Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance.

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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    all the 3rd party manufacturers do.. for macro and portrait on DX i kind of like the tamron 60mm F2.0.. check out thom's review .. http://www.bythom.com/Tamron-60mm-review.htm
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
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  • RagnarRagnar Posts: 2Member
    70-100 range. I`m not finding any that will autofocus with the 5200 except the Nikon. Any links would help.
  • Golf007sdGolf007sd Posts: 2,840Moderator
    @Ragnar: Get the Nikon 105 2.8 it is a fantastic lens. You will not regret getting it.
    D4 & D7000 | Nikon Holy Trinity Set + 105 2.8 Mico + 200 F2 VR II | 300 2.8G VR II, 10.5 Fish-eye, 24 & 50 1.4G, 35 & 85 1.8G, 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR I SB-400 & 700 | TC 1.4E III, 1.7 & 2.0E III, 1.7 | Sigma 35 & 50 1.4 DG HSM | RRS Ballhead & Tripods Gear | Gitzo Monopod | Lowepro Gear | HDR via Promote Control System |
  • PB_PMPB_PM Posts: 4,494Member
    edited September 2013
    @Ragnar The Sigma 105mm F2.8 HSM OS will also AF on the D5200, but it is about the same price or more expensive than the Nikon version. Go with the Nikkor IMO.
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,186Member
    The tamron 60 will af with the low end dx. Any lens that says its got a motor will af
    Moments of Light - D610 D7K S5pro 70-200f4 18-200 150f2.8 12-24 18-70 35-70f2.8 : C&C very welcome!
    Being a photographer is a lot like being a Christian: Some people look at you funny but do not see the amazing beauty all around them - heartyfisher.

  • sevencrossingsevencrossing Posts: 2,800Member
    @Ragnar: Get the Nikon 105 2.8 it is a fantastic lens. You will not regret getting it.
    +1
    One of Nikon sharpest lenses
    well built, excellent vr , and fast focusing

  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    The Nikon 105 F/2.8 is the best macro I have owned. I concur:
    One of Nikon sharpest lenses
    well built, excellent vr , and fast focusing
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
  • TaoTeJaredTaoTeJared Posts: 1,306Member
    I have not ever seen a bad macro from any company & most all of them will work on non-AF drive bodies. The only exception I can think of is the Tokina 100mm.

    D800, D300, D50(ir converted), FujiX100, Canon G11, Olympus TG2. Nikon lenses - 24mm 2.8, 35mm 1.8, (5 in all)50mm, 60mm, 85mm 1.8, 105vr, 105 f2.5, 180mm 2.8, 70-200vr1, 24-120vr f4. Tokina 12-24mm, 16-28mm, 28-70mm (angenieux design), 300mm f2.8. Sigma 15mm fisheye. Voigtlander R2 (olive) & R2a, Voigt 35mm 2.5, Zeiss 50mm f/2, Leica 90mm f/4. I know I missed something...
  • catfishcatfish Posts: 41Member
    I have the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 and it is also a real sweet macro lens
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    I have also used a Tamron 150mm macro during a workshop and the pictures were good.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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