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I'm trying to decide which is the best option, here are the options:
Basically the decision is between a New Nikkor Micro 105mm VR vs the non-VR version which is a little older.
bhphoto.com
Telephoto AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Lens - $759.95 - new
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Same thing as above @ $695.00 with a EX+ rating
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OR the NON-VR version of the above:
EX+ rating = $569
EX rating = $525
I was hoping the used version of the non-VR would be significantly cheaper...but you are only looking at roughly 200 dollars. The new one has VR (even though maybe not useful for the macro aspects) and it would have a 5 year warranty. Thoughts?
I asked b/c I've read many reviews on both products and the non-VR lens seems to be just as good.
From my pov, the question is: Are you going to use the VR?
You're probably NOT if shooting macro/micro (why does Nikon confuse this?) off a tripod.
clarification If shooting anything else hand-held, you WILL make use of the VR. I've used this lens with my 50 1.8 and 70-200 2.8 VR to take promo shots for the local HS play. I've used the 70-200 off the balcony for full stage shots and the 105 and 50 for closer ones.
I bought this lens for close-ups on the scale models I build - and found that tripod shots were better but found it useful under other circmstances where the VR does come into play. My son loves this for shooting close-ups of flowers, plants and even small critters.
well usually for macro you wanna use a tripod or similar setup anyways...so you can pick which one you want really.
I own the VR version.
Buy the non-VR version.
The VR is useless in macro mode, and the lens hunts like a bird dog on autofocus.
I wish I had bought the older model.
On the bright side, my lens is sharp, sharp, sharp, and auto-focusing in macro doesn't work well with the best of lenses... manual is the way to go for bugs and what not anyway.
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Which is the best deal?