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Offline moroccangirl

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I want a macro lens
« 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.



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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2013, 06:49:00 AM »
Heading into two solid days of meetings Nd a presentation but will respond soon!

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2013, 03:10:18 PM »
Ellen! Come back!!
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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 12:51:32 AM »
Another one with my phone.

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 07:04:39 AM »
Here are some of my favorites from last year:


DSC_6490 by ellenshana, on Flickr


dragonfly by ellenshana, on Flickr


hickory tussock caterpillar by ellenshana, on Flickr

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2013, 12:37:34 PM »
Thanks Ellen! And I loooove those shots. You'd love the bugs here.
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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #9 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.


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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #12 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!

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Re: I want a macro lens
« Reply #13 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.
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