pesh Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi Dolers What macro would you suggest for my digital Nikon D50? Yes money is an issue until lotto comes in. Thx Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have a Nikon AF-DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f2.8G its only a cheapie from HonKong $348 all up. It takes nice pics with lovely blurred background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The 40mm looks good and a reasonable price, remembering you will have to be pretty close to your subjects if you want good close ups. 40mm at DWI I think Snook has the 105mm HERE she might chime in, I know she was super pleased with it. There is a few with Tamron macros too, I think CC has a Tamron? There is also a 60mm micro in Nikon as well. HERE You probly need to work out how much you have to spend and how much distance you want to be from your subject and take it from there. Macro is a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am currently looking at this lens as an affordable macro, it gets good reviews for it's price. macro lens (This may not be the best price but was first result when I googled it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Thx Tic and Piper. Appreciate all the input. I'm glad I asked, and the price would fit into my budget with the one you're using Piper. Birthday present I think....if I can wait that long. :laugh: Edited January 4, 2013 by pesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Or from DWI... http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/astore/Tamron-SP-AF90mm-F28-Di-Macro-11-Lenses.aspx a little bit cheaper even... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clicquot Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hi guys, i use a 105mm for my macro as its great for further away shots too. And dealing with a moving dog works well as the auto focus is quite quick when im feeling lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thx Tic and Piper. Appreciate all the input. I'm glad I asked, and the price would fit into my budget with the one you're using Piper. Birthday present I think....if I can wait that long. :laugh: Not using it yet, but hoping for it for a birthday present :) I think someone on here does use it though. Here is a gallery fo shots taken with it My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thx piper............I so want one. Those pictures are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Love our D50. The Tamron 90mm macro is a well-regarded lens, gives an excellent result and no-where near the cost of a Nikon lens. Also check the Sigma macros - I have the Tamron 90 for our Sony cameras, but a lovely Sigma 150mm macro for the Nikons. It was a bit dearer than the Tamron plus heavier, I generally need to use a tripod or support for it, so it is better (for me) in set-up shots, whereas the Tamron is lighter so I can hand-hold for longer. If you take your camera into a decent store, they should allow you to try a few different lenses on it in store to get an idea of how they feel to focus and hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 So - if you get the Tamron 90mm lens and attach a 36mm extension, do you get an active length of 126mm? Do the extensions cause any loss of focus or increase sensitivity to shake? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thx Snook. I had seen the extension tubes, and wondered. I'm finding all the reading very frustrating, as the dyslexia does throw me. So I think it's going to be more hands on, make the mistakes and ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Pesh there is heaps of reviews and tutorials on you tube if you are able to view them it might be easier than reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Would it be relevant to reverse a nifty fifty to experiment with macro??? I heard it brings good results...never tried it. I have a 105mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Extension tubes - yes I have a set that got a bit of use a few years ago, but to be honest I couldn't be bothered with all the changing, extras to clean, all that. Same reason I wouldn't use extensions with a perfectly good lens, would prefer to work with that lens to get what I want rather than mess about with "inserts". Same with inverting a 50mm or whatever, still need an extra connection piece and the less changing I have to do, the happier. The less lens changes the better for the cleanliness of sensor/camera/lens (or call it laziness) - I prefer to have two bodies set up than need to keep changing lenses, let alone some extra bits in between. But the ext. tubes give a good result and it would take more expertise and pixel peeping than most of us have to really see a difference. Or Persephone's neat p&s macros - challenge most people to say they were or weren't taken with a DSLR and macro lens if they weren't told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now