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Macro Lens for NX20

Started Jan 3, 2014 | Questions
ML83 New Member • Posts: 21
Macro Lens for NX20

Hi all!

I've just ordered a Samsung NX20 as an upgrade to my NX100.  My lens line-up will now be 16mm, 30mm, 20-50mm, 18-55mm and 50-200mm.

I'd really like to get my hands on a macro lens but can't afford to splash out on the 60mm NX lens after buying the camera.  Can anyone recommend a decent legacy lens plus adapter that would work with the NX at a decent price (cheaper the better as this is hobby stuff and I'm not sure how much use I'll get out of the macro lens yet - as long as it isn't totally rubbish! ).  Can be available either in the UK or US.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Matt

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deadmeat30 New Member • Posts: 16
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

If you know anyone in Canada, could always get this purchased!

http://lozeau.com/en-CA/products/lenses/samsung/samsung-60mm-f-2-8-macro/

Seems a cracking price!

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OP ML83 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

Arrggh!  If only - that's a fantastic price!

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Kaziklu Senior Member • Posts: 1,301
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

Honestly the 18-55 III will manual focus to just the edge of macro range.

There is also supposed to be a filter adapter that I've heard works well.

Because it's -23C here today and Southern Ontario is never preped for this weather, my internet seems wonky so when I have a good stretch I'll see if I can't find a link.

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MOD Taffy Veteran Member • Posts: 5,020
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

ML83 wrote:

Hi all!

I've just ordered a Samsung NX20 as an upgrade to my NX100. My lens line-up will now be 16mm, 30mm, 20-50mm, 18-55mm and 50-200mm.

I'd really like to get my hands on a macro lens but can't afford to splash out on the 60mm NX lens after buying the camera. Can anyone recommend a decent legacy lens plus adapter that would work with the NX at a decent price (cheaper the better as this is hobby stuff and I'm not sure how much use I'll get out of the macro lens yet - as long as it isn't totally rubbish! ). Can be available either in the UK or US.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Matt

While not giving true MACRO you can get extension tubes. The ones that I've linked to below allow you to use your normal Samsung lens, but giving close up shots. As I said they do not give MACRO close ups, but do give considerably closer shots than jusr a normal lens could. The set below also have electrical contacts, thus allowing your lens to have its normal AF and AE. They really are quite good for the price. They were recommended here, and I bought a set. I am happy with the purchase, just wainting for the spring and summer now, and hoping it won't be raining then.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FOTGA-Macro-Focus-Extension-Samsung/dp/B00CRC2CZK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1388753959&sr=8-7&keywords=samsung+lens+extension

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tjobbe
tjobbe Senior Member • Posts: 1,430
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

checkout the the NX extension tube rings as "low cost option" and join it with the 18-55 III as that should give you full electronic coupling.

Legacy macro lenses are not cheap either but if you want to go for one check if you can get a 3,5/50mm OM or Minola one as both are small and yuo can get the well below 100€

Others especially with longer focal range or wider open apeture are often in the 200€ range as well...and if you get there, you better buy the NX 60mm

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OP ML83 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

Thanks guys.

Never seen these extension tubes so might give them a shot.  My NX20 isn't due for a while but I can play with these on my NX100 until they arrive.

Thanks again,

Matt

 ML83's gear list:ML83's gear list
Samsung NX100 Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Samsung NX 16mm F2.4 Pancake +6 more
tjobbe
tjobbe Senior Member • Posts: 1,430
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

seach ebay for "fotga NX", the will be around 50$ if I recall correctly. I bought them as light travel option to shoot macros when the 60mm is no option to carry, else this is clearly the prime one to use on the NX20

Note that the NX20 kit is currently down to 400€ price range (in Germany at least) after the NX30 announcements

 tjobbe's gear list:tjobbe's gear list
Samsung NX300 Samsung NX30 Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Samsung NX 85mm F1.4 ED SSA Samsung NX 12-24mm F4-5.6 ED +18 more
OP ML83 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

tjobbe wrote:

seach ebay for "fotga NX", the will be around 50$ if I recall correctly. I bought them as light travel option to shoot macros when the 60mm is no option to carry, else this is clearly the prime one to use on the NX20

Note that the NX20 kit is currently down to 400€ price range (in Germany at least) after the NX30 announcements

Thanks, ordered from eBay.  The NX20 was about £850 on Amazon about a week ago but my parents live in Houston, TX so I ordered from B&H to deliver to them for ~£310! - even now on Amazon it is about £550 so I'm very happy.

 ML83's gear list:ML83's gear list
Samsung NX100 Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Samsung NX 16mm F2.4 Pancake +6 more
deadmeat30 New Member • Posts: 16
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

What does the 60mm macro work out as from there?

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Canon EOS 450D Samsung NX300 Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Apple iPad 3G +WiFi
OP ML83 New Member • Posts: 21
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

deadmeat30 wrote:

What does the 60mm macro work out as from there?

About £320 which is about 25% less than it is available for in the UK but with a new camera and Christmas just gone, I can't justify it.

 ML83's gear list:ML83's gear list
Samsung NX100 Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Samsung NX 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Samsung NX 16mm F2.4 Pancake +6 more
nx200USER1 Senior Member • Posts: 1,097
Re: Macro Lens for NX20

deadmeat30 wrote:

If you know anyone in Canada, could always get this purchased!

http://lozeau.com/en-CA/products/lenses/samsung/samsung-60mm-f-2-8-macro/

Seems a cracking price!

$299 for the 60mm macro !! That's the cheapest I've ever seen. I wouldn't hesitate at that price, paid $499 for mine.

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