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12. As far as Nikon goes for not much more you can get a real macro lens that's fantastic

Mon Feb 17, 2014, 06:55 PM

Feb 2014

The Nikon 55 f/2.8 or f/3.5 macros often go for around $50 on ebay. IMO it's one of the most useful and undervalued lenses you can find for Nikon.

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Macro on the cheap. Macro lenses are expensive, but you don't need to buy one. [View all] alfredo Feb 2014 OP

Thanks Sherman A1 Feb 2014 #1

Really good info. ohheckyeah Feb 2014 #2

I haven't tried it... ohheckyeah Feb 2014 #9

It's a good way to get out of a photographic rut. alfredo Feb 2014 #11

Thanks! Very helpful! Solly Mack Feb 2014 #3

I need to explore focus stacking alfredo Feb 2014 #7

I have a couple of sets of extension tubes Major Nikon Feb 2014 #4

They are both good for different reasons Major Nikon Feb 2014 #8

On the Micro 4/3 there is a highly rated 60mm macro, alfredo Feb 2014 #13

great info - thanks!! BuddhaGirl Feb 2014 #14