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Lenses I need for my Nikon D7000
Sep 29, 2013 12:55:13 #
I have a 18-55mm vr II, a nikon 35mm f2.4?, and a Nikon 70-300mm ed vr f4.5. I like to take photos of wild life and do macro shots of almost anything.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
Sep 29, 2013 13:00:19 #
For wildlife you'll need all the zoom you can get. Have you thought about a tele converter ring for the 70-300.
Most of them seem cheap. I can't for the life of me think what advantage an expensive one might give :hunf:
Most of them seem cheap. I can't for the life of me think what advantage an expensive one might give :hunf:
Sep 29, 2013 13:02:59 #
Get a Tamron 1.4X for the back of the 70-300 and a XPRO 500 close up filter/diopter for the front. You will most likely be manually focusing with the 1.4X.
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Sep 29, 2013 14:04:03 #
Sep 29, 2013 14:11:44 #
nederob1 wrote:
Thanks,, I'll give it all a shot. What about the macro shooting?
That is what the XPRO 500 is for. it is a +2 diopter 2 element multicoated close up lens OR if really want to get close (1:1) get the XPRO 280 in a filter size that will fit your 70-300.
Sep 29, 2013 15:38:38 #
Just My Opinion, your Nikon 70-300mm VR works just fine for wildlife. The trick is to learn your subject and get close. I have the same Camera and Lens. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-122353-1.html,
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-118683-1.html.
For Macro I would go with the Tokina 100mm Lens. One of the sharpest on the market and it sells for $500, that's about half for the Nikon or Canon counterpart. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-138334-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-118683-1.html.
For Macro I would go with the Tokina 100mm Lens. One of the sharpest on the market and it sells for $500, that's about half for the Nikon or Canon counterpart. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-138334-1.html
Sep 29, 2013 15:42:51 #
nederob1 wrote:
I have a 18-55mm vr II, a nikon 35mm f2.4?, and a Nikon 70-300mm ed vr f4.5. I like to take photos of wild life and do macro shots of almost anything.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
The cheapest way to try macro is with extension tubes. Amazon offers a large selection.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=extension%20tubes%20for%20nikon%20d5100&sprefix=extension+tubes%2Caps%2C364
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Sep 29, 2013 16:28:54 #
imagemeister wrote:
That is what the XPRO 500 is for. it is a +2 diopter 2 element multicoated close up lens OR if really want to get close (1:1) get the XPRO 280 in a filter size that will fit your 70-300.
Its nice to see others suggesting close up lenses I have one I carry in my pocket. Fast convenient and better than you know
Sep 29, 2013 16:46:04 #
imagemeister wrote:
That is what the XPRO 500 is for. it is a +2 diopter 2 element multicoated close up lens OR if really want to get close (1:1) get the XPRO 280 in a filter size that will fit your 70-300.
Can you give a link for that?
Sep 29, 2013 19:21:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Can you give a link for that?
Yes I can XPRO 500 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/XPRO-F500-67mm-Close-Up-Lens-Macro-lens-Super-Macro-Conversion-Lens-/280874520769?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item41656d10c1 - Not cheap - but really a better choice for a long zoom than tubes !
Sep 29, 2013 19:22:06 #
JR1 wrote:
Its nice to see others suggesting close up lenses I have one I carry in my pocket. Fast convenient and better than you know
:thumbup:
Sep 29, 2013 19:41:39 #
I have the Canon 500 D and the XPRO - I like the XPRO - about the same price as the Canon's but the Canons can be hard to find in stock - and Nikon does not make theirs anymore !
Sep 29, 2013 20:54:33 #
imagemeister wrote:
Yes I can XPRO 500 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/XPRO-F500-67mm-Close-Up-Lens-Macro-lens-Super-Macro-Conversion-Lens-/280874520769?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item41656d10c1 - Not cheap - but really a better choice for a long zoom than tubes !
Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 21:00:09 #
Unfortunately, teleconverters don't work well with zooms. However, a 400mm with a 2x should be prime!! Actually, a cheaper version would be a 300mm f4 with a teleconverter, which is very similar to the way SwampGator shoots, except he shoots Canon.
Sep 29, 2013 22:08:26 #
nederob1 wrote:
I have a 18-55mm vr II, a nikon 35mm f2.4?, and a Nikon 70-300mm ed vr f4.5. I like to take photos of wild life and do macro shots of almost anything.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
But I can't afford the expensive lenses. Thanks for any suggestions.
If you like to do wildlife you need to take three deep breaths and save your money for a Sigma 150-500. If you search UHH you'll find many threads showing you why.
It was my first expensive (for me) lens ($990). The rest came easy after that...
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