A reader asked me about the compatibility issue on Tamron 60mm when used with the Nikon D5100 DSLR camera. Here is his email:
From: Dan
Luke, I have a Nikon D5100 and I’m thinking of getting the Tamron 60mm macro lens. What do you think of it??
Thanks,
Dan
And below is my reply to him. I hope this reply will benefit other people who have the same question in mind.
Hi Dan,
I think the Tamron 60mm would work great on your D5100, especially if you just starting out in macro photography.
In addition, due to the crop factor of the Nikon D5100, the lens will be equal to 90mm in terms of the 35mm format.
This means that you can use this lens for portraiture lens as well. You can take advantage of the large, f/2 aperture to achieve out of focus background that make any pictures look professional.
In terms of compatibility, this lens should have no issue with the D5100 DSLR camera.
I know that the Nikon D5100 will not focus with non-motorized Nikon lens (in Nikon’s terminology, it will not focus with non AF-S) lens.
Rest assured that the Tamron 60mm will autofocus with your Nikon D5100. The Tamron 60mm has an internal built in motor which is equivalent to a Nikon AF-S motor.
Since this lens is the newest Macro lens in the market, it is the only Tamron lens that has a built in motor and so it will be able to autofocus with your Nikon D5100.
With the technical questions out of the way, let’s get into the practical use of this lens.
This lens is a great lens for macro photography beginners that want to experiment with things as they go along with their macro photography progress.
However, if you are a more seasoned macro photographer, you might benefit more from the Tamron 90mm and Tamron 180mm range.
The Tamron 90mm has a slightly longer focal length range than the 60mm and I prefer this lens to the latter.
The Tamron 180mm is great for shooting insects and shy critters from a distance so you don’t scare them away.
In conclusion, the Tamron 60mm will work great with your Nikon D5100 DSLR camera. But you need to know what your shooting preferences are so you can pick the lens that matches your shooting needs.
Cheers,
Luke
A reader asked me about the compatibility issue on Tamron 60mm when used with the Nikon D5100 DSLR camera. Here is his email:
From: Dan
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