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Inexpensive macro experiment

Started 5 months ago | Discussions thread
BBbuilder467 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,057
Re: Inexpensive macro experiment

A2000 wrote:

I was curious to try macro photography, but without spending a great deal of money. I initially looked at used Kenko extension tubes, but was able to purchase a B+W 77mm NL-4 screw-on lens for my Nikon 17-55mm and 70-200mm f/2.8 from KEH for about $31 with shipping. There's considerable CA, and the lens definitely seems to like shorter focal lengths, but it was fun to try it out today.

You should experiment with the diopter on the 70-200 at 200mm and get a better sense of what macro is. You'll have the same working distance, but get a lot more magnification.

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