Recent content by Meds

Took the plunge and ordered a D600 + 24-70 nikkor. Upgraded from a D90 with 18-105mm kit lens. Hopefully should see a nice improvement. Wish me luck, here's hoping I don't have too many oil/dust issues. :)

Nice pics ecniv, especially like the album cover :) Im inclined towards the 105mm the feedback on here seems positive, and I think the length would serve better for potraits, especially since I already have the 50mm 1.8 lens. Hopefully I can pop into a camera store and try it out

This announcement makes me feel better about purchasing a 24-70, at least I know a new version aint about to come out :)

Thanks Cagey :) I think I will stick to the 105mm :) Incidently how much do these typically go for second hand? If I go for the d800 then I'll probably buy the 24-70mm 2.8 first, then the 105mm Macro. If I go for the D600, I'll get it with the kit lens and the 105mm Macro.... Decisions...

Hi all, Im thinking of doing some Macro photography and I'm trying to decide between these 2 lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens, Closest Focus 0.6ft AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Closest Focus 1ft There seems to be about £150 differnce in the price between them...

I have never used my sb800 off body. Need to figure out how to do it. :(

Thanks will look into that flash. First thing I need to do is decide on the body. Then purchase the 24-70 2.8. Then the macro lens :). Probably end up asking loads of noob question in the next month or so once I'm ready to part with the cash /)

Thanks mate. Macro photography really appeals to me and is something I wanna to take up this year. Not sure if I'll be able to buy one of those special flashes tho, but I do have a sb800. So maybe I can make that work for me. I'm currently using the D90, and looking to upgrade to FX, d600 or...

Nice macro shots cagey, did you also have to use flash for those?

Im thinking of buying a redsnapper Tripod tomorrow, anyone have the forum discount code? Thanks Meds

Thanks for responding to my question too guys, much appreciated :)

Thanks for the advice guys, I saw a Tamron in MM so may try and go for that :) If i don't manage to get that I'm gonna head over to Norwich at the end of the week, and try them both out in a shop :) Hows the Nikon for Portrait work??

I know the Nikkor is meant to be a better lens, but the Tamron does also get very good reviews, so it is a major dilema. Jser I cant find your post, I tried searching

By the way man, if you look around you can get the 50mm 1.8 a lot cheaper, I saw it around £50 quid cheaper earlier today online, can't remember what site though :)

Merry Christmas All, I'm very much a noob, who would like to try out some macro photography :) So for my Christmas pressie to myself I've decided to have a try and get some new equipment. Based on my budget my options are: 1) Nikon 105mm Macro 2) Tamron 90mm Macro + Kenko Extension Tubes...