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Title: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on June 23, 2013, 03:10:59 PM: I bought an olloclip for my iPhone and have been having fun with the macro lens. Now I want a real one!
I can't find a good flower to take a picture of yet. But I took this.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/asori04/B1C4BDF8-924B-42C1-8E75-8D03D1AE78EE-6957-00000392B2E93F22.jpg)

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/asori04/FE56EE75-0E98-4604-9F50-B95FD98FFEAE-6957-000003955E81D8A2.jpg)
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: omega lambda on June 23, 2013, 05:56:06 PM: nice!

I think Ellen would could be helpful here. I think she shoots Nikon (as do you, right?) and she got one not too long ago. I'm sure she researched the heck out of the Nikon options.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on June 24, 2013, 06:48:57 AM: It's a fun little lens. I'm not crazy about the fish-eye lens that is on the olloclip but I think that's because I haven't had anything interesting to photograph with it. But I love the macro.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on June 25, 2013, 06:49:00 AM: Heading into two solid days of meetings Nd a presentation but will respond soon!
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on June 26, 2013, 03:10:18 PM: Ellen! Come back!!
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on June 28, 2013, 12:51:32 AM: Another one with my phone.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/asori04/468ED947-C826-4134-BD33-2BFF0523DA5F-15568-000008468219EB56.jpg)
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on June 28, 2013, 06:58:58 AM: Sorry! I started replying yesterday morning and then my laptop battery died. Then I went to work and have been slammed.

I wanted a macro lens for a long time. To compensate in the short term, I bought the Canon 400D screw-on adapter. I got the one to fit my most versatile lens, the Nikon 18-200. The canon adapter is definitely fun and definitely brings things closer but it is not a macro lens.

I really wanted mind for bugs. Other things too but I am fascinated by macros of certain bugs & spiders. Which also means I prioritize being able to stay away from them as much as possible; that is, I want the distance between the lens and the bug to be as much as it can be.

I bought the Nikon 200mm micro lens. It is a beast. I keep it in the case all the time and it's put away until I want to use it. It is a very expensive toy, and I am thrilled that it is mine.

That said, if your subjects are more stationary, or you don't want to spend a ton of money, Nikon has a range of macro lenses that have gotten really great reviews. I vacillated between the 105 and the 200. But, there is a 60mm macro as well! That is cheaper and smaller.

I think if you are going to buy a macro lens and you have the money to do it, you will be happier not compromising and would be best buying a Nikon lens. It will last forever if you take care of it and hold its value should you decide you don't want it one day.

I also use the 200 to take photos of my jewelry that I put up for sale.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on June 28, 2013, 07:04:39 AM: Here are some of my favorites from last year:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/7782193430_fd8535849a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7782193430/)
DSC_6490 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7782193430/#) by ellenshana (http://www.flickr.com/people/7324114@N06/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8440/7807728290_bc3c5f2766.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7807728290/)
dragonfly (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7807728290/#) by ellenshana (http://www.flickr.com/people/7324114@N06/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/7788723152_eb7539b6ae.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7788723152/)
hickory tussock caterpillar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7324114@N06/7788723152/#) by ellenshana (http://www.flickr.com/people/7324114@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on June 30, 2013, 12:37:34 PM: Thanks Ellen! And I loooove those shots. You'd love the bugs here.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on June 30, 2013, 02:38:41 PM: We are finalizing some artwork for my office and one of the final choices was my caterpillar! It's going to be printed and hung in reception. I'm so pleased.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on July 01, 2013, 06:18:52 AM: This is the 40mm micro. Read the reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C50H2Y/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d3_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1A78T7SVQJ7B5JTMAGCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470939031&pf_rd_i=507846 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C50H2Y/ref=s9_simh_gw_p421_d3_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1A78T7SVQJ7B5JTMAGCZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470939031&pf_rd_i=507846)
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on July 01, 2013, 06:49:05 AM: What do you think you want the macro for, MG? General all around use, bugs, flowers, kids?

Like I said, I specifically wanted mine for bugs as a priority, which is one of the reasons why I got what I did.
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: Eco Ellen on July 03, 2013, 10:33:24 PM: Now I need to know if you are getting one. I want to help you pick it out!
Title: Re: I want a macro lens
Post by: moroccangirl on July 23, 2013, 01:58:44 PM: I missed your last questions!! I think I want it for general use. Maybe take some nice shots of flowers to put on canvas and hang on the wall. That type of stuff. And kids too.
I haven't bought one yet, or even started looking. Too much going on to even think about it.