A few posts back there was a discussion whether to go for a long prime lens or a shorter lens with TC. Basically, I have the same question, but then for macro lenses.
I'm planning to purchase a Nikon D7000. I'm mainly shooting macro. I'm in doubt whether to go for the Nikkor 200mm F4 micro or the 105mm F2.8 VRII micro with a TC. For dragonflies and butterflies, I like the working distance the 200mm offers. Using the 105mm with a 1.7 or 2.0 TC will probably give me a similar working distance, but also offers me more versatility, slightly more magnification and VR (or does that not work when using a TC?).
Sounds like a done deal, but maybe I'm overlooking something? Are there any quality issues or problems with VR or AF when using a TC in combination with the 105 mm micro? Do I lose more stops of light compared to the 200mm (although this is not a big issue given the great high ISO performance of the D7000)?
Any experience or thoughts are very welcome. I'm also open to other lens suggestions.







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