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As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim Send a noteboard - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM
I really like the Tamron 90 2.8 Macro. Doubles as a great relatively fast portrait lens on an APS-C sensor camera. Plus it gives you a little more room to work for the full 1:1 macro than the 60. I've seen it for about $450 and Tamron often offers rebates. So for a moderately priced alternative to the $500 nikon 60 or the superior $800 Nikon 105 VR Macro it is something to consider.

If you want to get serious closeups and don't mind shortening your minimum focus distance to nothing, you can always go with the very inexpensive extension tubes. A set of three Kenko tubes is less than $170. (don't worry about aftermarkets for tubes as there is no glass element to worry about)
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need some help with a camera recommendation random thoughts - 14/04/2010 05:39:06 PM 615 Views
I /just/ got a D3000 Spriteling - 14/04/2010 06:09:34 PM 409 Views
My mom has the D60 which I guess is very similar and love it random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:04:31 PM 351 Views
Camera stuff @my - 14/04/2010 06:43:33 PM 486 Views
I almost forgot @my - 14/04/2010 06:49:10 PM 351 Views
Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 483 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 491 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 160 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 313 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 349 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 391 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 553 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 425 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 444 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 665 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 518 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 370 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 390 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 350 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 334 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 410 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 478 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 339 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 492 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:55:36 PM 418 Views
Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 388 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 359 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 167 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 371 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 401 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 664 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 318 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 372 Views
Okay. I'm not much of a photographer. But I do work in a photo lab so I do have helpful tips. callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 03:35:50 PM 342 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 172 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 472 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 337 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 349 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 315 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 445 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 394 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 388 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 365 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 299 Views
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