Newbie in need of help

[Lisamw]

I just started shooting with a D90 and have found that I really like macro shots but I don't have the right lens or equipment. Can anyone suggest lens that will work well don't aren't extremely expensive.

[daft_biker]

Originally Posted by Lisamw

I just started shooting with a D90 and have found that I really like macro shots but I don't have the right lens or equipment. Can anyone suggest lens that will work well don't aren't extremely expensive.

I believe the 60mm Micro Nikkor is highly regarded and great value for money.

Tamron do a 90mm macro that is also a top performer and great value for money. Sigma do a nice 105mm macro too.

There are lots of options and I don't think there are any bad macro lenses out there....you should be able to get great results from any of them. Some are slightly better than others but general advice when choosing a macro lens is to buy the longest one you can afford. Longer macro lenses make it easier to get nice out of focus backgounds as they have a narrower angle of view and usually have more aperture blades. Longer lenses also keep you further away from live subjects and give you more room for lighting your subject.

At the top end of the lenses available to you Nikon do a lovely 200mm but it's a just wee bit expensive!

[BobC]

I decided on the Tamron 90 after reading a ton of reviews. Tamron, Sigma and Tokina in the 100mm range all had really good reviews. The Nikon 105 was just way out of my price range. Should be here this week from B&H. Can't hardly wait. Like a kid at Christmas.

[nobbies]

I have the Sigma 105 macro lense and must admit that I am very happy with it

[daft_biker]

Originally Posted by nobbies

I have the Sigma 105 macro lense and must admit that I am very happy with it

Except lens doesn't have an e on the end. Sorry, pet hate but check any lens manufacturer's website....here's the Sigma one

...and if it was a typo I apologise but lots of people spell it with an e on the end deliberately!

[nobbies]

Originally Posted by daft_biker

Except lens doesn't have an e on the end. Sorry, pet hate but check any lens manufacturer's website....here's the Sigma one

...and if it was a typo I apologise but lots of people spell it with an e on the end deliberately!

My mistake a typo

[daft_biker]

Originally Posted by nobbies

My mistake a typo

No worries....I do plety of them too Just trying to avoid confusion if somebody wants to search for the lens you recommend (it's a lovely lens...wouldn't mind trying one myself).