I have a Nikon d40x and am considering getting a Macro lens. I really enjoy the look of close up objects, and can't achieve the look I am going for (focus, etc) with any of the lenses I currently have. What lens would you all suggest? Thank you so much for any suggestions! :)
I have the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8 lens. It's a cheaper alternative to the 105mm macro offering from Nikon, but still very sharp! I can pretty much touch the object and still take a photo. I love having a real macro lens! A few examples for you...
I have the Nikkor 105mm, and I love it. Absolutely amazing lens. I'm still learning how to use it. Many of my more recent pics were taken with it. Here's an example.
If you want something really cheap, you can get an adapter ring to reverse mount your lens. This is what I use to get my "macro" shots, and it only cost $7.
60 mm f/2.8 is ideal for close up, portraits, flowers, food :) I like mine. It's a second hand lens, but working very well. Is very sharp.
My advice is to try. Bring your camera with you and try. 60, 105 mm, Nikkor, Sigma, what you want.
If you opt for the 105mm f/2.8 then it doubles as a fast, short telefocal which can be useful for some indoor sports shots and portraits without sitting right on top of your subject. This is also useful to remember if you're going to take "bug" shots with your macro -- how close do you really want to get to them? The 105mm will give you a bit more "escape space." ;)
I have a set of Kenko extension tubes which I use with a Canon 50mm f/1.8 occasionally. Very useful and a cheaper alternative to a "proper" macro lens. However, I do find myself using my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens more than the tubes because of its ability to let me shoot macro from 6" or so away, rather than 1"!
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@meshinka I hadn't even considered that. I have a 50mm f/1.8 What would you suggest to get to make that... umm, macro-capable??
My advice is to try. Bring your camera with you and try. 60, 105 mm, Nikkor, Sigma, what you want.
I can help with a link:
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/camera/lens/best-macro-lens.shtml
I have a set of Kenko extension tubes which I use with a Canon 50mm f/1.8 occasionally. Very useful and a cheaper alternative to a "proper" macro lens. However, I do find myself using my Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens more than the tubes because of its ability to let me shoot macro from 6" or so away, rather than 1"!