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travelsnapper wrote:

Forget abt filters, it wont get u very far. Not worth the $$ spend.
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

Then again, depending on yr subject interest.
if doing insects, they will not be too helpful too.

Nikon produce the world best macro lens ... 200mm f4.
try it if you have the chance. you will love it!

Cheers!

Thanks travelsnapper. I am a beginner, thought of buying filter just to test out.
How much will this set up cost?
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

prices can be found at clubsnap, colin give me a sms or email tomorrow i can call up my regular shop to check prices for you.

eiji wrote:

I have always been a Canon guy, I just prefer their color tones.

Make that the two of us bro.

IMHO, Nikon's images tend to be a tad sharper than that of Canon (I'm a FAN of CANON!).

Anyway, during a recent trip to Japan, was trying to capture macro of some wild flowers I found on the hillside. But damn... the wind was too strong and I had difficulty with my 100mm macro lens.

Alright, alright ... most prob it's the woman behind the camera bah!?

I had to give up and use a PnS instead. Nowadays, PnS can be really powerful, you know!?

eiji wrote:

prices can be found at clubsnap, colin give me a sms or email tomorrow i can call up my regular shop to check prices for you.

Ok, will do. Let me play with my D5000 first and when I am ready for macro I will give you a call.

seebayho wrote:

travelsnapper wrote:

Forget abt filters, it wont get u very far. Not worth the $$ spend.
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

Then again, depending on yr subject interest.
if doing insects, they will not be too helpful too.

Nikon produce the world best macro lens ... 200mm f4.
try it if you have the chance. you will love it!

Cheers!

Thanks travelsnapper. I am a beginner, thought of buying filter just to test out.
How much will this set up cost?
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

Hmm.. i not too sure abt pricing.. i would think
50mm + extension tubes should cost less than $400
the 105mm will set u back by abt S$ 1200/- for nikon.

I used to own a sigma 105mm, it cost me abt S$ 600/- abt 5 years ago.
it's a very good lens too. so you migh want to consider this option

travelsnapper wrote:

seebayho wrote:

travelsnapper wrote:

Forget abt filters, it wont get u very far. Not worth the $$ spend.
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

Then again, depending on yr subject interest.
if doing insects, they will not be too helpful too.

Nikon produce the world best macro lens ... 200mm f4.
try it if you have the chance. you will love it!

Cheers!

Thanks travelsnapper. I am a beginner, thought of buying filter just to test out.
How much will this set up cost?
Consider 50mm with extention tubes or macro 105mm for a start.

Hmm.. i not too sure abt pricing.. i would think
50mm + extension tubes should cost less than $400
the 105mm will set u back by abt S$ 1200/- for nikon.

wow, this hobby is not cheap?

I used to own a sigma 105mm, it cost me abt S$ 600/- abt 5 years ago.
it's a very good lens too. so you migh want to consider this option

This hobby is not cheap!

my lens cost more than my entire golf set

but that depends on each individual, some pple are happy with kit lens.

Indeed, my first love and new found love are not cheap!!!

I need more $$$ !!!!