So do you really need that expensive macro lens for your DSLR? Is there a similar offering, maybe even cheaper, that will give you quality macro photos? These are the questions I'll be exploring in a number of blog posts on Clunie Photography. These articles will delve into a few of the options available to most DSLR hobbyists.
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So here are the products I'm going to be looking at:
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- A Macro Bellows System
- 85mm Nikkor Micro Lens (1:1) from Nikon
- 35mm Reverse Lens Ring
- 50mm Nikkor Lens (not directly reviewed per se, as this is the lens I used with the other products)
- Extension Tubes
Hopefully when I'm done with these posts you'll have your answer to the question I initially posed or at the very least, a place where you can start if you're getting into macro photography.
Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!