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Is this a good begginers lens?


12 years 3 months ago #194654 by Arkangel7x3
No eBay APP ID défined in Kunena configurationHey team I'm trying to get into MAcro I was wondering if this is a good lens for that or not?

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12 years 3 months ago #194658 by Arkangel7x3
IF not what Nikon/ or Nikon compatible lens would you recommend ?
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12 years 3 months ago #194660 by john_m
Ugh, Ebay is blocked at work....what lens is it??
Nikon D200
Nikon 50mm f1.8D, Tokina 28-80 f2.8, Nikon 75-300, Sigma 18-200, Nikon SB-600, Nikon SB-25, Promaster triggers
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12 years 3 months ago #194678 by BranCarr
Yes looks like a nice lens to use.
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12 years 3 months ago #194683 by McBeth Photography
I had a 70-210mm lens, its a decent telephoto. It is not a true macro lens though....I think that others will agree with me when I recommend to not buy this if you want to start getting into macro.

Take a look at some of the Micro-Nikkors or a Tamron 90mm.
It is what it is.
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12 years 3 months ago #194717 by Arkangel7x3
ok thanks Mcbeth
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12 years 3 months ago #194718 by Baydream

john_m wrote: Ugh, Ebay is blocked at work....what lens is it??

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens W/ MACRO F5 D90 D80 D300 D200 D50 D70 F100

Bid is at $41.20 with 2 1/2 days left.
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12 years 3 months ago #194722 by Arkangel7x3
the ones they seem to be pushing alot right now on ebay are these
SUPER HD WIDE ANGLE FISHEYE MACRO LENS 0.43X FOR NIKON D100 D90 D80 D70 D60

and a
0.34X WIDE FISHEYE MACRO LENS + CLEANING PEN + MICROFIBER FOR NIKON D50 D70

and
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens W/ MACRO F5
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12 years 3 months ago #194914 by Arkangel7x3
what do you guys recommend?
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12 years 3 months ago #195411 by dang
Hi Michael,
Neither of these are "True" macro lenses. If your goal is to shoot real macro, I'd suggest saving for a proper lens, such as these:
Nikon Macro Lenses , or Tamron Macro Lenses . Since I shoot Canon, I can't give you the specific ones which are compatible with your body, but maybe someone who shoots Nikon can jump in...

If these are out of price range, then consider getting a set of inexpensive auto-extension tubes which can be found new at online sites for around $50.00. The tubes work with most 50mm to 100mm lenses. But if wanting to use them with a "Kit zoom lens" double check compatibility.

Hope this helps.

Arkangel7x3 wrote: the ones they seem to be pushing alot right now on ebay are these
SUPER HD WIDE ANGLE FISHEYE MACRO LENS 0.43X FOR NIKON D100 D90 D80 D70 D60

and a
0.34X WIDE FISHEYE MACRO LENS + CLEANING PEN + MICROFIBER FOR NIKON D50 D70

and
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens W/ MACRO F5

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12 years 3 months ago #195645 by Arkangel7x3
they are for the time being maybe ina few months when i get more money for the meantime i got that hybrid Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens W/ MACRO F5 so will see what i can do with it only cost me 90.00
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