D-FA 100mm F/2.8 with Ring Flash

cali92rs · 10-18-2011, 03:41 PM - **1 Like**

So, I am in love with D-FA 100mm f/2.8 and AF160fc ring flash setup.

I used to have a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR, and this one is much, much smaller, which is to be expected due to the in-lens AF-S and VR. But still it is a breath of fresh air. I can't tell any difference in IQ between the two. I have read that the Nikon is sharper, but I defy anyone to tell the difference in non-lab, real world shooting with a crop sensor camera.

elho_cid · 10-18-2011, 04:19 PM

The IQ of the jumping spider is not really great. I'm sure it could be sharper than that.

**blackcloudbrew** · 10-18-2011, 06:00 PM

It's my favorite macro set up! Nice shots.

traderdrew · 10-19-2011, 05:57 PM

It is a great little lens. It has a deep depth of field and this apparently gives you a better low light advantage from my perpective. At least this is my hypothesis.

Flickr has a group devoted to this lens and I have posted several shots in it.

10-18-2011, 03:41 PM - 1 Like	#1
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	D-FA 100mm F/2.8 with Ring Flash So, I am in love with D-FA 100mm f/2.8 and AF160fc ring flash setup. I used to have a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR, and this one is much, much smaller, which is to be expected due to the in-lens AF-S and VR. But still it is a breath of fresh air. I can't tell any difference in IQ between the two. I have read that the Nikon is sharper, but I defy anyone to tell the difference in non-lab, real world shooting with a crop sensor camera.

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10-18-2011, 04:19 PM	#2
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	The IQ of the jumping spider is not really great. I'm sure it could be sharper than that.

10-18-2011, 06:00 PM	#3
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	It's my favorite macro set up! Nice shots.

10-19-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
traderdrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 640	It is a great little lens. It has a deep depth of field and this apparently gives you a better low light advantage from my perpective. At least this is my hypothesis. Flickr has a group devoted to this lens and I have posted several shots in it.