Cheap Marco Photography Questions

[time1985]

I am looking at cheap options for macro photography.

Currently I have a Nikon D200 with an 18-200mm lens and a 50mm f/1.8 lens.

I am looking at Zeikos ZE-CU472 close up lens attachments to mount on my 18-200mm lens.

OR

Reverse mounting my 50mm lens with a BR-3 from Nikon.

- Do either of these affect the aperture?
- Would either cause a vignette on the image?
- Which is better?
- Are there any other methods or products which you can recommend?

 

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This is purely personal opinion, but, In order of preference I'd go with...

The best solution would be a decent macro lens. Any make, I don't think they make a bad macro lens.
The next best would be a set of extension tubes and your 50mm prime.
Reverse mounting the 50mm could actually work very well if you get it right.
Close up lens attachments do work but in general the quality suffers somewhat.

Of course, someone is going to pop up and prove me totally wrong

cheers

EDIT: Just noticed it's your first post. Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy it on here.

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Take a look at the raynox dcr 250 too, I have shot loads of macro with one of these mainly with a panasonic bridge camera but also with my dslrs too.