DSLR cheap Macro lens advice please

[js474]

Hi all,

I've just purchased my first DSLR - a Nikon D5000 - and am s-l-o-w-l-y getting to grips with it.

It came with 2 lens but I'm looking at a macro version also. Until I know more about both the camera & photography in general I'm keen not to spend hundreds, and wonder if something like this would be a suitable start?

52mm Close Up& Macro Lens for NIKON D3000 D5000 18-55MM | eBay UK

I appreciate that I won't get anywhere near the same quality, but as an introduction?

Thanks.

James

 

[RobDickinson]

Yep it will be an introduction.

Also look at extension tubes, reverse mount lenses , bellows and cheap real macro lenses like the cosina 100mmf3.5

Best close up lens to stick on a normal lens is canons 500D

 

[jomike]

I've seen some impressive results from the Raynox 250 adapter. It fits any lens with a filter size between 52mm and 67mm.

 

[shoalin kid]

I can vouch for the raynox,have a 250 myself.a Decent cheap way to get into macro

 

[shotokan101]

I can vouch for the raynox,have a 250 myself.a Decent cheap way to get into macro

+2

JIm

 

[Deleted member 27989]

Still not hundreds but granted more than hundred is the sigma 70-300. Not bad at all for macro purposes.

 

[js474]

Cheers guys - the Raynox looks like a starter for now....