Advice required on Macro Lens

[Fullfast]

Am looking for a in-expensive MACRO lens for my D80 as I will not be using it that often and not even sure that I will enjoy using it....

Was wondering if there are any views out there as to best value for money versus function.........

Thanks in advance

 

[tikkathreebarrel]

Given your comments, what about an extension tube behind one of your existing lenses or a screw in macro filter? That'll get you a low-cost taster for macro. Either IMHO are a perfectly good place to start.

 

[jgs001]

Have a look at a Raynox DCR250... it's pretty cheap yet good quality and a great way to get into Macro. It's cheaper than electronic tubes but a bit more than the real cheap macro filters. Plus, as it clips onto the filter threads (52-67mm) converting from macro to telephoto is a doddle and doesn't involve changing lenses. Have a look at this and this thread for some of my recent shots with the DCR250 on a normal 55-250 telephoto.

 

[Fullfast]

I love those pictures just what I am looking at getting into, I suppose practice makes perfect........

 

[Dave Stone]

What about a reversing ring. Less than a tenner.

 

[Fullfast]

Just after I posted this my friend at work reminded me that I bought a Raynox about 8 months ago.....sure enough at the bottom of my second camera bag there it was.....first try has been entered into the monthly comp as ANTS......will continue working on it