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how will i choose a macro lens?

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  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,745Member
    @WestEndFoto how about adding the softbox you just ordered? Now that I remember I saw a photo on flickr with the same softbox and sb-910 of a flower shot. Thats what convinced me to order mine. The white flower above i used the rogue flashbender above camera if memory serves me well. Its ok but I would preffer the softbox for the controlled light.
    Good idea. Still en route sadly.
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  • spraynprayspraynpray Posts: 6,545Moderator
    The RC1 kit is very good but quite pricey. @proudgeek: What softener do you use with the RC1?

    "For someone with a D7000 on a budget, the 85mm f/3.5 or the 40mm f/2.8 (both DX lenses) would be a nice intro to macro shooting."

    Indeed.
    Always learning.
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    The RC1 kit is very good but quite pricey. @proudgeek: What softener do you use with the RC1?

    "For someone with a D7000 on a budget, the 85mm f/3.5 or the 40mm f/2.8 (both DX lenses) would be a nice intro to macro shooting." Indeed.
    Agree with these comments. I just could not justify the RC1 and watched eBay for 2 months and never saw a good price for a used set.
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  • proudgeekproudgeek Posts: 1,422Member
    Spraynpray, it comes with a diffuser (as well as colored gels). It's a little pricey for what it is, but I've had a ton of fun with it. I didn't buy the full kit with the SU800 commander, since my D800 works as a commander.
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  • tcole1983tcole1983 Posts: 981Member
    I will add the price has come down on the 105 last time I checked. I got mine refurbished for around $750 and you can get a new one for $734 on Amazon...probably a decent amount less used or refurbished. A steal IMO.

    Here is another one with the SB400
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    also SB400
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    and with just some lamps
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,293Member
    I think the forum might have scared him off with too many options...
    Nikon D7000/ Nikon D40/ Nikon FM2/ 18-135 AF-S/ 35mm 1.8 AF-S/ 105mm Macro AF-S/ 50mm 1.2 AI-S
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  • heartyfisherheartyfisher Posts: 3,192Member
    lol he last message before this one was 2 years ago ! well it may be 2 years before he next speaks up ! :-) we may have seen the last of him for a while... :-(
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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    lol he last message before this one was 2 years ago ! well it may be 2 years before he next speaks up ! :-) we may have seen the last of him for a while... :-(
    Too bad for the OP, this has been an excellent thread. The only good thing is that people looking for answers on this topic will find this tread.
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    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
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  • NSXTypeRNSXTypeR Posts: 2,293Member
    edited September 2019
    If anyone wants a primer on macro, Nikon of Canada has a nice video on it.



    This is a very recent video, as it talks about automated focus stacking on the Z6/Z7.
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