d60 now what macro lens?

[emmanuel]

I got my d60 it came with a 18 55 lens its cool but what macro lens do the people posting the awsome pics use . I want to be able to see a head of acan take up the whole picture.

 

[autoponicz]

im about to recieve my d40!:birthday:...
i see they have some +1, +5,+10 lens cover that go on front of the regular lens...looks like it can take a pretty decent macro shot...costs like $20bucks on ebay...worth a try..

 

[reefman]

lmk how those ebay macros work out for ya.

 

[marki24]

how about nikonians.org great website for info.

 

[aznt1217]

I got the Ebay Macro lenses for 20 bux... They work pretty well. Gives you like a set of 4 lenses

 

[reefman]

I got the Ebay Macro lenses for 20 bux... They work pretty well. Gives you like a set of 4 lenses

as cosby said "the real test is in da puddin"

lets see some of those macro shots

 

[jackson6745]

Emmanuel, many of the awesome shots you see are with lens that cost more than the camera itself. I started a thread like this a while back (only with a D40) and a Sigma 150mm and nikon 105m VR lens were two popular suggestions.

 

[emmanuel]

Emmanuel, many of the awesome shots you see are with lens that cost more than the camera itself. I started a thread like this a while back (only with a D40) and a Sigma 150mm and nikon 105m VR lens were two popular suggestions.

Thanks I read up on the sigma and it got great reviews from people who purchased it I just wish it was stabilized even though most of the time it would be used with a tripod. It sucks that this lens costs as much as my d60

 

[Deanos]

I have a Tamrom 90mm for my D50 and love it.

 

[emmanuel]

jhale recommended the nikon 105mm I read up on it and cant find anything bad about it but even though I'll probably end up getting it $750 is a lot more than what I am looking to spend I see sigma has a 105mm macro lens for around $375 but it isnt image stabilized like the nikon I read that is does nothing for macro shots anyone using the sigma?

 

[emmanuel]

I was heading for b and h today for the nikkor 105mm micro lens I made it all the way to the train 1/2 block from my house and decided to call them and see if they had it in stock . They have 1 my next question is it busy in there today "Sunday is our busiest day" replied the guy I was talking to .I almost made it .Now I have to think about this $800 purchase long and hard again till I decide to head down there. A friend of mine who is into photography told me not to waste my money on that lens cause for 1/3 the money I can get a lens like a 55/200 that will also do macro .He is a canon guy and I saw lens on a canon that was around 50/200mm with macro but the macro shots weren't as good as my canon elf.
Anyway I played with my camera yesterday and the lens it came with and got some descent pics but I am getting a macro.

 

[Widdy]

Out of curiosity, why not consider the Nikon 60mm Macro?

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/60mm-afs.htm

 

[joemac]

Imo

your better off with a 105mm

quote fom rockwell"60mm lenses aren't a great idea for serious macro use because you have to get the front of the lens closer than 2 inches (48mm) from your subject at the closest focus distance. Unless you're duplicating slides, you'll get in the way of your own light. Get a 105mm for serious macro use"

sorry widdy...

hey pm me les hang after the holidays

 

[Widdy]

No worries... just offering an alternative and more economical solution.

You bet! PM coming your way...

 

[Breakin Newz]

sorry for hi-jacking your thread but I have a question related too this... For a macro lens do you get auto-focus or manual?

 

[emmanuel]

from what I gathered and I've been reading reviews all weekend the auto is nice to have but for extreme macro not necessary since youll be using a tripod and most likely taking your time... look at me giving advice on something I have no clue about lol!!! I'm getting the AF and vibration reduction

 

[Keith P]

] A friend of mine who is into photography told me not to waste my money on that lens cause for 1/3 the money I can get a lens like a 55/200 that will also do macro .He is a canon guy and I saw lens on a canon that was around 50/200mm with macro but the macro shots weren't as good as my canon elf.

I have a Nikkor 28-80mm. The maro is at the 28mm focal length

I'm looking at the Tamron 90mm macro. I can't justify the extra cost of the Nikkor 105mm.

 

[emmanuel]

I hear you . I still didn't get it every time I log on to amazon I tell myself just go to B+H then I say its a PITA to go there especially during the holiday season and its about $50 cheaper on amazon (cause no tax) If you read the reviews the nikkor 105 is The lens to get just too expensive but I don't want to spend half the money for half the product

I have a Nikkor 28-80mm. The maro is at the 28mm focal length

I'm looking at the Tamron 90mm macro. I can't justify the extra cost of the Nikkor 105mm.