Wide angle macro for D7000

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Just wondered if anyone could recomemend a DX wide angle macro lens for D7000.

it be used underwater in a housing though i'll sort that out after i can find a lens!


Jack
 
What? The 11-16 goes nowhere near macro reproduction ratios, 1:12x is the best it does.

If you're after magnification, your best bet I'm aware of at wide angles is the 24mm PC-E, as that goes to 1:2.7x. If you need wider more than closer, the Nikon 10-24 and Sigma 10-20 go to around 1:5/1:6. Extension tubes + water refraction should get you the rest of the way.
 
jackperksphotos said:
Just wondered if anyone could recomemend a DX wide angle macro lens for D7000.

it be used underwater in a housing though i'll sort that out after i can find a lens!

Jack
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Do you mean a true macro or something that will just focus very close?

If its the latter the 11-16mm is very good, although the 10.5mm fisheye is excellent, and the Sigma 14mm f/2.8 takes some beating. I have one, it focusses down to about two inches from the front element.
 
sorry missed the macros request just saw the wide angle
 
Just talking about underwater here, but if you're serious about it, then it needs to be a fisheye. The main contender is the tokina 10-17mm FE, but other fisheyes can be used, possibly in conjunction with a 1.4x converter.

Think about the dome port you'll need. There are other options, but the most popular 2 choices are the 4" or 8" domes. For close focus wide angle (CFWA) then you'll be better with the 4" (aka mini dome) which lets you get incredibly close to your subect whilst getting good light from the strobes. You can't quite get as close with the 8" dome but it is slightly more versatile in that it can do split levels much better.

Take a look at Alex Mustards article on amustard.com - I think its titled 'thoughts on mini domes' or something similar.

Rectillinear lenses like the 12-24mm sigma/nikon/tokina variants are quality but will not offer the ultimate close up shots I believe you're after.

Mike
 
i already own a 10 - 17mm which is a brillaint lens though not ideal for macro as i want to photograph subjects that are small and close up like minnows.

i herd tamron and sigma are good so will look into them
 
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