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<blockquote data-quote="Photowyzard" data-source="post: 40701" data-attributes="member: 8344"><p>I started out with screw on filters. I then progressed to extension tubes. I tried reverse lens mounts.</p><p></p><p>And eventually, I purchased a Nikon 105mm VR lens and never looked back. This is, by and large, one of the best lenses for macro photography, in my opinion. If you can't afford it, just save, be patient and wait, you won't regret it.</p><p></p><p>If you want to get started right away, get extension tubes first. These are very inexpensive and do the job.</p><p></p><p>In regards to tripod use, the vast majority of the macro images I have taken are on a tripod. Macro photography has an extremely limited depth of field and you will always be struggling with getting an image in focus exactly where you want it. It is the nature of the beast. A tripod is an absolute must. The more weight you add to the camera, the harder it will be to keep it steady, hand held. Especially, if you start to get tired holding it.</p><p></p><p>A remote release is also a very good idea.</p><p></p><p>I picked up my extension tubes from fotodiox.com</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.fotodiox.com/product_info.php?products_id=148" target="_blank">http://www.fotodiox.com/product_info.php?products_id=148</a></p><p></p><p>$14.95 for a set of 3. They are an inexpensive set and did the job. Now, they collect dust mostly. I still use them occasionally, but the 105mm is my go to for about 98% of the macro images I take.</p><p></p><p>(oops, just realized you bought the Kenko. Still check out fotodiox for other macro stuff)</p><p></p><p>If you are bitten by the macro bug, start off with inexpensive stuff. You can upgrade to better later. I picked up filters from fotodiox as well and a lens reverse ring. I use the reverse ring more often as it gets in really close.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Photowyzard, post: 40701, member: 8344"] I started out with screw on filters. I then progressed to extension tubes. I tried reverse lens mounts. And eventually, I purchased a Nikon 105mm VR lens and never looked back. This is, by and large, one of the best lenses for macro photography, in my opinion. If you can't afford it, just save, be patient and wait, you won't regret it. If you want to get started right away, get extension tubes first. These are very inexpensive and do the job. In regards to tripod use, the vast majority of the macro images I have taken are on a tripod. Macro photography has an extremely limited depth of field and you will always be struggling with getting an image in focus exactly where you want it. It is the nature of the beast. A tripod is an absolute must. The more weight you add to the camera, the harder it will be to keep it steady, hand held. Especially, if you start to get tired holding it. A remote release is also a very good idea. I picked up my extension tubes from fotodiox.com [URL]http://www.fotodiox.com/product_info.php?products_id=148[/URL] $14.95 for a set of 3. They are an inexpensive set and did the job. Now, they collect dust mostly. I still use them occasionally, but the 105mm is my go to for about 98% of the macro images I take. (oops, just realized you bought the Kenko. Still check out fotodiox for other macro stuff) If you are bitten by the macro bug, start off with inexpensive stuff. You can upgrade to better later. I picked up filters from fotodiox as well and a lens reverse ring. I use the reverse ring more often as it gets in really close. [/QUOTE]
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