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First macro lens question for Nikon users

Started Feb 16, 2014 | Polls thread
bluemoonman Contributing Member • Posts: 548
Re: First macro lens question for Nikon users

jgitomer wrote:

I suggest you look at a (gasp) manual focus macro lens.

You will find that many, if not most, macro photographers prefer to use manual focus because the very narrow depth of field when shooting macro often results in the autofocus mechanism not focusing on the point of interest to the photographer.

To get started buy a used manual focus macro lens from a reputable dealer. If you find that either macro or manual focus isn't for you will be able to sell it for about as much as you paid.

Jerry

Jerry, I am in a similar situation to the original poster but thought about going down the route you suggest, can you advise on any good manual focus lenses which wont break the bank?

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