With that camera, my first option for macro would be the M 100mm f4.0.
(I don't remember offhand if there was an A f4.0). If you can't find
one, then I agree with Bill; a very good alternative is to use a 50mm
(or longer len) plus an extension tube or two. If you don't have a 50mm
or 85mm or 100mm already, then you should get at least one of these for
general photography in any case, and could nicely use it for macro work
besides.
BTW, the F or FA versions of the 100mm macro f2.8 are very nice lenses
which would also match the P3n and aren't tooooo far outside of your
price range.
Stan
William Robb wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 8:21 PM
> Subject: P3n macro tips for DJ
>
> > thanx for the info. as for the owner's manual, heck, i
> haven't seen it in
> > years!!! :)
> >
> > i would suspect, from what you said, that a dedicated macro
> lense will be
> > out of my price range, as this is just an occassional hobby.
> i currently am
> > using a 28-200 Tokina with macro capabilites, but it consumes
> too much light
> > and the macro isn't very good. what other options do i have
> in the way of
> > more limited zooms and telephotos with macro cabilities better
> than 1:5
> > ?????
> >
> Don't know your price range, but Keh
> http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?bid=PK&cid=20&sid=used&crid=
> 1435306 has some macro lenses: right now, and also extension
> tubes. Truthfully, a 50mm f2 with either extension tubes or
> close up filters will be better than what you are using now. DO
> you have a 50mm lens? If so you are well on your way, and the 50
> is a pretty usefull general purpose lens. Either option will get
> you into the 1:1 magnification range. Extension tubes are
> optically better. Cood close up filters are surprisingly good.
> Nikon makes some 2 element ones that are very good.
> William Robb
>
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