macro filter vs macro lens???
Mar 6, 2012 19:11:12 #
Yes, as MT Shooter said....Nikkor 105mm 2.8 is great. I just bought one for$469.00 on Ebay....Shooter's recommendation... Used of course, but excellent condition. I have been playing with it all afternoon. Just received it today. So far, so good....and only getting better ! s
lpurschke wrote:
ok so the nikon 150 mm macro nikon lens is like 995 dollars. Anyone have any less expensive ideas? I want to experiment with macro Are there lenses I could use instead?
Mar 6, 2012 19:12:55 #
michelleGD wrote:
Yes, as MT Shooter said....Nikkor 105mm 2.8 is great. I just bought one for$469.00 on Ebay....Shooter's recommendation... Used of course, but excellent condition. I have been playing with it all afternoon. Just received it today. So far, so good....and only getting better ! s
lpurschke wrote:
ok so the nikon 150 mm macro nikon lens is like 995 dollars. Anyone have any less expensive ideas? I want to experiment with macro Are there lenses I could use instead?
That was quick shipping from Japan! How is it? Don't forget to post some shots you take with it soon.
Mar 6, 2012 19:15:26 #
No...i bought them and cannot get them to fit on my lens. I would break something .so I put them away. I took Shooters advice and bought a Nikkor 105mm 2.8f on ebay used.. I just got it today and have been playing with itall afternoon. Check out ebay.
lpurschke wrote:
so what do i use the extension tubes with my regular lenses?
Mar 6, 2012 19:19:48 #
tom hughes wrote:
If you truly want to focus on Macro, the Canon MPE 65 is the best way to go. One to One & Five to One magnification. Manual focus only disadvantage. A truly dedicated lens.
DUH !! how will a canon lens fit a NIKON!!!
Mar 6, 2012 19:26:27 #
I will post some soon.....Thanks !
MT Shooter wrote:
quote=michelleGD Yes, as MT Shooter said....Nikko... (show quote)
Mar 6, 2012 19:56:19 #
You should go on-line to JR Electronics. Open the drop down for lenses and adapters, they have the best prices I have found. They have a Tamaron lens I have been looking at for macro 449 I believe and they have a 100 mm cannon 1:1 for 599. I will bite the bullet and get the cannon for my eos T3. I have read this is a good lens for macro. You can trust this company, I have bought 2 tamaron lenses allready from them, one wide angle and a fish eye. Both work great and no problem shipping. Also bought 2 tripods, ( one for each car)
Give them a look. Bobbyg
Give them a look. Bobbyg
Mar 6, 2012 20:58:26 #
tom hughes
Loc: Phila Pa
You must have missed the word"TRULY". If you want the best Macro lens, and the most amazing Macro shots. You would "Obviously" have to switch to Canon!! Otherwise "Google" best Nikon Macro Lenses.
Mar 6, 2012 21:10:36 #
Indi wrote:
OK here's my 2 cents. I have the macro lenses and ... (show quote)
I have the Macro Tubes and the 55-300 mm Nikkor kit lens. I have Nikon d90, they work very well!
Mar 6, 2012 21:17:47 #
omg just got home an d will review all these responses! kind of skimmed them over and glad to say I did not buy a lens as now I see there are a ton of options. The only macro lens at the store i was at was the 105 nikon for 900 dollars... altho I am sure it is worth it I will go thru all the info I have been given U guys are the greatest.....
Mar 6, 2012 23:28:40 #
Well, if you are not tired of reading yet, Here is what I will say - The simplist and cheapest macro is a 50mm F1.8 standard lens with a special 2-element close-up filter - Nikon made them in 52mm screw in size and Canon still does make them - the 250D - $75. The 50mm f1.8 will cost about $120 - AND the quality is is very good - you will be astonished how good !
Mar 6, 2012 23:36:31 #
michelleGD wrote:
We anxiously await your macros to be posted to the True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.htmlI just bought a used Nikkor 105mm 2.8 for $469.00 on Ebay
Mar 7, 2012 00:43:21 #
Now being on a fixed income and with my wifes meds bills its out of the question foe me to thind about getting any expencive lens. I also have a set of closeup lens from my old film nikon. 52mm Fits my 18-55 nikon DX lens. 1-2-3 and they can be stacked. I just used the #2 to take photos of close to 50 eggs from a Ukrainan easter egg decorating demonstration.We had this at our mounthly historial & preservation society meeying. I am vice pres. and photographer. I do not charge for my work. Photos came out very good. Ill post a few. But right now im having trouble transfering my photos. My son the computer grue said he would come over first chince he has and see whate the prolbem is. Its me i guess.
Mar 7, 2012 00:47:10 #
Sorry about the spelling. My finger hits the key next to the one I want. I should check befor I send.
Mar 7, 2012 09:51:34 #
imagemeister wrote:
Well, if you are not tired of reading yet, Here is what I will say - The simplist and cheapest macro is a 50mm F1.8 standard lens with a special 2-element close-up filter - Nikon made them in 52mm screw in size and Canon still does make them - the 250D - $75. The 50mm f1.8 will cost about $120 - AND the quality is is very good - you will be astonished how good !
i have a nikion 50 mm 1.4 will that be good?
Mar 7, 2012 09:52:42 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
michelleGD wrote:
We anxiously await your macros to be posted to the True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.htmlI just bought a used Nikkor 105mm 2.8 for $469.00 on Ebay
saw it at berger yesterday for 995
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