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<blockquote data-quote="nzswift" data-source="post: 100533" data-attributes="member: 9707"><p>Have you thought about the fact that AF is pretty much useless if you are doing macro. You should know what parts of the image you want in focus. Manual Nikkor lenses typically focus to 1:2 and with an extension ring to 1:1. They have a gorgeous accurate feel to the focusing throw. Consider a 55mm/f2.8 (will be about 80mm on a D7000) which is quite a good working distance or a 105mm/2.8 (155mm on D7000) which should keep you well away from any nasty bugs. The old manual "film" (FX) lenses are considerably cheaper than the modern AF lenses and optically you are in full control!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nzswift, post: 100533, member: 9707"] Have you thought about the fact that AF is pretty much useless if you are doing macro. You should know what parts of the image you want in focus. Manual Nikkor lenses typically focus to 1:2 and with an extension ring to 1:1. They have a gorgeous accurate feel to the focusing throw. Consider a 55mm/f2.8 (will be about 80mm on a D7000) which is quite a good working distance or a 105mm/2.8 (155mm on D7000) which should keep you well away from any nasty bugs. The old manual "film" (FX) lenses are considerably cheaper than the modern AF lenses and optically you are in full control! [/QUOTE]
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