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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 199530" data-attributes="member: 4923">To add to what Wayne said, you might also find a zoom lens that has a 'macro' setting. It won't get you 1:1 on the sensor. Maybe 1:2 or 1:3. (that would mean image is 1/2 or 1/3 size on the sensor.) Its not really true macro.If you just want some cheap fun, macro filters will give you a taste for cheap price. What kind of filters? You could enjoy a circular polarizer filter for some landscape scenes. A neutral density is nice for some very bright situations to slow things down. You should not need any other filters. You may want a UV filter for protection, but that is a never ending debate. Using your lens hoods will provide good protection. Under some lighting conditions, a UV filter can cause some unwanted reflections in your image, especially a cheap one. Its up to you if you want one. I use one one my everyday lens, but on my more special lenses, I do not. No need for any type of colored filters with digital.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 199530, member: 4923"] To add to what Wayne said, you might also find a zoom lens that has a 'macro' setting. It won't get you 1:1 on the sensor. Maybe 1:2 or 1:3. (that would mean image is 1/2 or 1/3 size on the sensor.) Its not really true macro. If you just want some cheap fun, macro filters will give you a taste for cheap price. What kind of filters? You could enjoy a circular polarizer filter for some landscape scenes. A neutral density is nice for some very bright situations to slow things down. You should not need any other filters. You may want a UV filter for protection, but that is a never ending debate. Using your lens hoods will provide good protection. Under some lighting conditions, a UV filter can cause some unwanted reflections in your image, especially a cheap one. Its up to you if you want one. I use one one my everyday lens, but on my more special lenses, I do not. No need for any type of colored filters with digital. [/QUOTE]

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