The wonderful Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED lens by Elbert Jan Achterberg (http://www.achterbergbv.nl/fotografie/): The AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED is by far the oldest lens in my camera-backpack. It was bought, second hand, in 1997 and has been used by me on a F801s, F90x, F100, F5, D2x, D800E and now regularly graces a D850. Despite its age the 200mm is in my opinion still an absolute top performer in terms of image quality and usability. The working distance (distance from front lens to subject) of 260 mm at 1:1 reproduction ratio and its excellent tripod collar are big benefits. The long (for a macro lens) focal length of 200mm really helps with subject isolation. All images in this article are © 2010 – 2018 Elbert-Jan Achterberg all rights reserved Backyard Safari One of the nice aspects of close up nature photography is that you don’t have to go far; the smallest patch of nature is sufficient. Sometimes I don’t even have to leave my house. Many of my favourite close up images were taken within 100 meters of my home. Crab spider (Misumena vatia) with prey on a rose in my backyard. D2x, F/9, 1/125s ISO 100. European hornet (Vaspa crabro), backyard. D2x, F/7.1, 1/50s ISO 100. This hornet was not particularly pleased to see me, another good reason for sufficient working distance. Birch mocha (Cyclophora albipunctata) on living room window. Focus stack of 4 exposures, D850, F/9, 1/4s ISO 64. Longbodied cellar spider (Pholcus phalangioides) with...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Sunday, 16 December, 2018