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So macro and super close ups are not something I've ever played with, but I am looking more and more into getting some close-up images, mainly of pets and products
I'm not interested in doing super close-ups like bugs and flowers etc, but what I would like is to have a lens with a much smaller minimum focussing range than my current workhorse (17-55 f/2.8) so that I can get much closer to my subjects. I'd like to do some creative angles like shots from under the dogs nose etc and need a lens that can focus much nearer to the dog... is macro the way to go?
However, I would like to try it out on products too. Are there any "entry level" or "kit" macro lenses that I can give it a go with? I'm not averse to manual focus either (for still subjects at least) so if there are any old m42 lenses that can be had for a few bob, I'm happy to stick an adaptor on and give it a whirl.
Don't want to drop a load on a lens that I might end up never using again. I'd rather give it a go on something basic and if it tickles my fancy, give it an upgrade later down the line
I'm not interested in doing super close-ups like bugs and flowers etc, but what I would like is to have a lens with a much smaller minimum focussing range than my current workhorse (17-55 f/2.8) so that I can get much closer to my subjects. I'd like to do some creative angles like shots from under the dogs nose etc and need a lens that can focus much nearer to the dog... is macro the way to go?
However, I would like to try it out on products too. Are there any "entry level" or "kit" macro lenses that I can give it a go with? I'm not averse to manual focus either (for still subjects at least) so if there are any old m42 lenses that can be had for a few bob, I'm happy to stick an adaptor on and give it a whirl.
Don't want to drop a load on a lens that I might end up never using again. I'd rather give it a go on something basic and if it tickles my fancy, give it an upgrade later down the line