spring flowers

**Wicked Dark** · 04-03-2010, 11:31 AM

I don't doubt you can get acceptable results with them, but it can be hit or miss. I mention a legacy/manual lens because chances are you won't have to pay $900 for one and the optics are superb. Tamron made a 90mm f2 macro that is a fine piece of kit and available in almost any mount and I don't think they cost that much. For Nikon users the 105mm 2.8 is also fantastique, although that might run a bit more. It might be a good option if macro isn't going to consume your life. I'm really glad I picked up my cherished OM 90mm f2 macro when it was only $600 USD, it's doubled now.

**JAS_Photo** · 04-03-2010, 11:32 AM

I like the composition and colors in the third but the first is pretty too and nice and sharp. Nikon also makes an 85mm macro 3.5. which come in a bit cheaper at about $550.00.

**Bambi** · 04-03-2010, 01:24 PM

wow thanks for all the comments guys. I like them all for different reasons but I'm glad that they appeal

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Macro lens is on the list but first I'm torn between getting a wide angle next or a telescopic.

**casil403** · 04-03-2010, 07:05 PM

Nice shots B.....I had close up filters when I first started out and they worked just fine for me...for someone who can't afford lenses,who wants a different lens and can't afford both or wants to do macro without a macro lens they are a really good second alternative.

And getting them free is even better....

**Bambi** · 04-03-2010, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by casil403

Nice shots B.....I had close up filters when I first started out and they worked just fine for me...for someone who can't afford lenses,who wants a different lens and can't afford both or wants to do macro without a macro lens they are a really good second alternative.

And getting them free is even better....

yes they are.

free is always good. Especially when it's a gift from the heart.