Recent content by doctorjones

I've read good reports on the Sigma 90mm f2.8 too, another to consider ;)

It all depends on what you want to photograph really... same goes for the tele lens. That 55-300 I found was great for slow moving objects/animals, but not ideal for birds in flight etc (but that may well be down to my skills too haha). Personally for the macro lens, I'm saving for the Nikon...

I was in the same boat as yourself (with not so much money), I plumped for the 55-300 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-55-300mm-4-5-5-6G/dp/B003ZSHNCC) I guess compared to some lenses it's relatively slow, but for the money it's superb imo. Then maybe add a decent macro lens too !

I wouldn't buy a Fuji again, I had an XP30 a couple of years ago and wasn't impressed with either the picture quality (although that's probably down to the user... me ;) ) And it also leaked slightly into the battery compartment. This happened each time I used it, luckily there was no damage...

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll keep an eye out for a 60mm after my hols :)

Yeah, I appreciate that thanks... That's why I had been trying to stick with Nikon Lenses :) This'll be purely for macro wildlife shots, and probably corals/fish when I get my next tank set up again :)

FWIW and if it's of any use to anyone, I bought a Canon MG6350 and I'm very happy with the prints. I think Canon are still running their £20 cashback offer too ! :)

Haha.. just watched that vid, I knew I would have had to have been close, but that's a bit much ;)

Cheers for the feedback, I thought pretty much the same. I'll stick to finding a 60mm then guys, there's no rush. Maybe one will come up on here for sale when I have enough posts lol.

Sorry, should have said what I want one for.... Purely well let outdoor shots, flowers, bugs etc :)

Hi guys, Still new and kitting myself out ;) Has anyone used this lens ? I appreciate I would have to be close to the subject (which I don't mind), but it seems to be a very good value macro lens (for what little I know). Available new for £185, but I can't find any useful reviews or...

Cheers, I'll take a look at those. Sounds like technology hasn't moved on that much then regarding their maintenance routines lol. Spent many an hour scraping out lumps of gunky ink from printer service pots in the past :-(

Hi, I guess this has probably been discussed to death on here, I've had a look but can't find much. I'm after a simple to use wireless printer, compatible with Windows and Ipad, A4 and bellow. I really want good quality prints, but it would be used for other day to day stuff too. I've...

Thanks guys, it's what i expected, hoped, and glad to hear lol. I'm on my mobile at the moment, but I'll do a little more research on those sellers tonight and probably go for one of them. I thought the price was good at least ��

Cheers for your reply Mike, very helpful and much appreciated ! See, now it's not just the choice that's confusing, I understand I need the motor in the lens (and a few other basic things).. Here's an example of what's confusing me.... Two links bellow which to me look like exactly the same...