Macro Nikon
Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Photography
Can I take beautiful pictures with a Nikon D60 without the use of a telephoto/macro lens?
What exactly does a telephoto/macro lens do, and how does it enhance the picture taking experience?
Can anyone suggest some that are under $300, or does that compromise quality? Thanks for all thoughts.
If price is an issue, look into getting a bellows for you camera. A $300 with a zoom feature is likely going to be very bottom end. For a fixed length lens, that price should be fine. For macro on any lens: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37840-REG/Nikon_2660_PB_6_Bellows.html
Macro means take very close-up picture of something. Telephoto is taking a picture of something far away having it appear closer.
Honestly, I found that the better I got, the more and more I liked wide angle lenses.
What is most important for taking good pictures is an eye for composition. Not your equipment. It would be akin to complimenting an artist going "That's a really nice painting! You must have some really good brushes and paints!" The equipment is only part of the equation.
Look into the rules of composition like the rule of thirds and leading lines. Those should be good starting points.
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