i'm starting to get really frustrated with my macro shots lately. ive been shooting tiny flowers in my garden but everything looks a bit soft. i did some digging and saw some people say the nikon 105mm micro is the best but then others swear the sigma 105mm art is actually sharper and has better contrast. then there is that old manual focus 55mm f2.8 people call the sharpest lens ever made and now im just lost. im looking to spend maybe $600 max on something used for my d850 before my hiking trip next month. i just want the most detail possible. what is the sharpest macro lens available for nikon dslr cameras?
> i did some digging and saw some people say the nikon 105mm micro is the best Unfortunately, i've had issues with that Nikon 105mm lately. It's really not as good as expected when you are shooting on a sensor as demanding as the D850... the fine detail just isn't there. If you want the sharpest results for under $600 used, you should honestly ignore the Nikon and look for the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Macro F017. I switched to it after my Nikon copy felt soft, and the increase in micro-contrast was massive. The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is fine for casual stuff, but it struggles to resolve 45 megapixels. The Tamron F017 is a total gem and easily beats it for pure sharpness. Macro is tough because every little flaw shows up, but that lens is the fix. Let me know if you need more help picking out a used copy before your trip.
