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Originally Posted by unforcederror
I own a Nikon D50 with Kit lens (18-55mm). Is it somehow possible to get macroshots with this kind of lens? I
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Basically, the answer to this seems to be no. Although this lens has an 11" minimum focusing distance which can allow you to get quite close up at 55mm, it isn't a true macro.
You do have some options though.
You could invest in some
Close Up Filters which basically act as a magnifying glass on the end of your lens that you screw on like a normal filter.
You could also buy a
Reverse Mount Adapter which will allow you to mount your lens the reverse direction, basically turning it into a macro. Not a bad option if you're comfortable with manual focusing and you're careful not to scratch the glass.
Finally, you can get even more suggestions from
The Poor-Man's Macro Group on Flickr.
Good luck finding a solution that works for you
