Looking To Get Into Macro Photography - Need Lens Suggestion

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09-03-2011, 07:26 PM

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Looking To Get Into Macro Photography - Need Lens Suggestion

I am looking to get into macro photography.

I have a Nikon D7000 but need a good lens for closeup shots.

I was looking at this one:

Amazon.com: Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro-Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras: Camera & Photo

Thoughts? Suggestions??

09-03-2011, 09:47 PM

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Looks like a good one to me Dana! How do you like the d7000? Im guessing it came with the 18 105 lens?

09-03-2011, 09:48 PM

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A macro lens should do the job.

09-03-2011, 09:53 PM

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100 or 200 lets you get further from subject, but pricier

09-04-2011, 02:15 AM

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Thanks for the tips!

I love the D7000.

Actually, I got a package that included a nice 18-200 lens.

09-04-2011, 02:54 AM

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This one looks great but is PRICEY.

Amazon.com: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens: Camera & Photo

09-04-2011, 03:52 AM

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Are you sure you wanna get a fixed focal lens? Although the quality will be very good, it doesn't give you the flexibility to really zoom in (unless you walk closer to the subject ofcourse).

09-04-2011, 04:02 AM

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I got me these to see if I wana go ahead with a good or higher-end lens

Amazon.com: Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Nikon AF Mount.: Electronics

Now I feel that these tubes do the job I need and will not get a micro lens any time soon...

Here is my thread ---- https://teamspeed.com/forums/photogr...nko-tubes.html

09-04-2011, 04:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheeler

Are you sure you wanna get a fixed focal lens? Although the quality will be very good, it doesn't give you the flexibility to really zoom in (unless you walk closer to the subject ofcourse).

This would be an addition to my set of lenses.

I have several zoom lenses and such that take care of most everything but closeup stuff.

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Thanks Hani!!