lens suggestions
Jul 2, 2018 13:16:17 #
Opt for the screw in close up filters to start with. A 3 or 4 pack costs under $30 on ebay. Most people cannot tell the fine differences from using the close up filters vs macro lens. Try them out and see if you like doing close up work. I have used these filters for over 30 yrs until I finally bought a used dedicated 90mm for FF. I shoot mostly landscapes so I would go for the close up filters and then get the Sigma 10-20mm or 8-16mm wide angle zoom.
Jul 2, 2018 13:16:52 #
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Jul 2, 2018 18:29:56 #
I bought the Tamron 18-400 for the same camera. Great lens and it can do so much!
Jul 2, 2018 21:25:57 #
Ken Rockwell has a review of the Nikor 40mm F2.8. He says it's a good all purpose lens but is not a good macro lens. DavidB1879
Jul 2, 2018 21:28:59 #
Jul 3, 2018 00:26:32 #
I recently bought a Nikon 105mm f2.8 used from a gentleman in Japan ( I know, I took a chance), for $129.00. Crystal clear. He rated it on eBay as “near mint”, and it is. I love the lens. There are many more on eBay. I’ve purchase a few such lenses from Japan, and have yet to be burned. I saved a lot of money, and have a beautiful lens to show for it. Older, all metal construction. Tack sharp. I was hoping he would have another lens that I would’ve been interested in, but unfortunately he didn’t.
Jul 3, 2018 16:40:51 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The 40mm would be a poorer cboice for traditional portrait work with a 60mm equivalent length.
Nikon’s 60mm micro would be a better choice for both macro and portraits with a FF equivalent of 90mm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545660-USA/Nikon_2177_AF_S_Micro_Nikkor_60mm_f_2_8G.html
I think Sigma has a 70mm macro, giving the FF equivalent right in the so-called ideal length of 105mm
Doesn’t make sense to me to have 2 lenses, 5 mm apart.
Nikon’s 60mm micro would be a better choice for both macro and portraits with a FF equivalent of 90mm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545660-USA/Nikon_2177_AF_S_Micro_Nikkor_60mm_f_2_8G.html
I think Sigma has a 70mm macro, giving the FF equivalent right in the so-called ideal length of 105mm
Doesn’t make sense to me to have 2 lenses, 5 mm apart.
I agree. I have the 35f1.8 and the Tokina macro.
Jul 4, 2018 18:36:31 #
If you want to purchase a macro lens, the best macro lens would be a 105mm. Try KEH or other used camera equipment websites. Frankly, if you buy the correct attachments, you can turn your 18=55 mm into a macro by installing it on to the camera backwards. Another place to watch for lens is a pawn shop. I purchased a Nikon DX 18-200 mm auto focus for $190.00. When I got home, I looked up retail price of $996.00 AIf you choose to check out a pawn shop, take your camera with to try the lens before buying it. Some great deals can be had. Dosperros
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