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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 678 Views
I /just/ got a D3000 Spriteling - 14/04/2010 06:09:34 PM 465 Views
My mom has the D60 which I guess is very similar and love it random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:04:31 PM 403 Views
Camera stuff @my - 14/04/2010 06:43:33 PM 541 Views
I almost forgot @my - 14/04/2010 06:49:10 PM 398 Views
Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 538 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 563 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 178 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 354 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 392 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 457 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 606 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 477 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 503 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 763 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 561 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 415 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 432 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 401 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 374 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 461 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 522 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 382 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 541 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:55:36 PM 461 Views
Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 434 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 398 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 186 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 417 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 448 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 716 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 361 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 418 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 393 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 192 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 532 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 376 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 393 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 358 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 509 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 446 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 431 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 408 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 343 Views
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