thanks for the input guys . I will decide between the 105mm f/2.8 and the 40mm f/2.8 lense as well as D7K and D5.1K .
thanks for the reply! Iwas initiallu thinking D7K, but price wise, more steep than D5100, my budget for lens + camera is around 2.6k.
Im going to focus my photographing mainly on insects and everything small. Does anyone have any other opinions? I would love to hear more, thanks .
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As a macro shooter myself, my suggestion is the tamron 90mm f2.8. Its value for money and had a focal length which is suitable for shooting insects. If you had done a search in this forum, you would have known what i meant.
xiulan86 said:hello where can i find photography full time course? Thanks
Hello everyone, im a newcomer to the forums and world of photography, i was thinking of buying a Nikon D5100, is this a good starter camera? Also, im looking for a good macro lense, can anyone recommend me? Thanks .
Thanks! Im going to get my camera next saturday, so i got enough time to research, plus i already did some of my research in the past. Im thinking of going for the nikon, but im still comparing specs!For macro photography, the lens will be more important than the body in my opinion. I would suggest macro lens with at least a reach of 90 mm (tamron) or 105 mm (nikon), but it all depends on what you want to shoot. It will be difficult to use a 40 to 60 mm macro lens for shooting moving subjects like insects. Macro lens are usually quite sharp, even for lens from tamron or tokina. Check the forum for a second-hand lens that is well kept.
Welcome to the world of macro photography!
Thanks for the tip! Ill check prices, if budget allows, i may get the D7K, if not ill stick with the 5100 . Great pics!D5100 is a very capable entry level cam; couple with AF-S 18-55 & 55-300mm. A great cam to start with and later upgrade to a better cam
It would make memories & travel photography a breeze and almost capable for Motor Sports due to slower focussing