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From: "David James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 8:21 PM
Subject: P3n macro tips for DJ
> thanx for the info. as for the owner's manual, heck, i
haven't seen it in
> years!!! :)
>
> i would suspect, from what you said, that a dedicated macro
lense will be
> out of my price range, as this is just an occassional hobby.
i currently am
> using a 28-200 Tokina with macro capabilites, but it consumes
too much light
> and the macro isn't very good. what other options do i have
in the way of
> more limited zooms and telephotos with macro cabilities better
than 1:5
> ?????
>
Don't know your price range, but Keh
http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?bid=PK&cid=20&sid=used&crid=
1435306 has some macro lenses: right now, and also extension
tubes. Truthfully, a 50mm f2 with either extension tubes or
close up filters will be better than what you are using now. DO
you have a 50mm lens? If so you are well on your way, and the 50
is a pretty usefull general purpose lens. Either option will get
you into the 1:1 magnification range. Extension tubes are
optically better. Cood close up filters are surprisingly good.
Nikon makes some 2 element ones that are very good.
William Robb
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