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Dave Hymers
 

Macro lens


I have a D50 with the kit 18-55mm lens.
I am pondering buying a macro lens.

I have been told that 'zoom' macro lenses such as this one - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230003459919&ssPageName=ADME:B:DS:US:28
really aren't worth it ? would a fixed focal length macro lens be better ?

Also, am I going to notice a difference between a 55mm lens focusing at 11.1 inches and a 135mm lens focusing at 11 ?
the numbers look like the answer should be yes, but I'm not sure ...

Any info on macro lenses would be great :) Thanks.


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July 08, 2006

 
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