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What is a macro lens used for and what lenses are recommended for Nikon DSLRs?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on July 18, 2016

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens - U.S.A. Warranty

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Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at the Nikon 105mm lens?
Did you have some questions about this lens tonight?
What is a macro lens used for
Courtney B
A macro lens is typically used to photograph things very close up
(bugs, flowers, etc)
But you can also use it for general photography
Most make great portrait lenses as well
And a prime lens
Courtney B
A prime lens is just one that doesn't zoom
like a macro lens?
Courtney B
Yes, many macro lenses are also prime lenses
ok I have A d7200
nikon
Courtney B
Ok!
I would like a prime lens
Courtney B
Ok!
What will you be using the prime lens for?
bees
flowers
Courtney B
Ok!
pets
Courtney B
This would be a perfect lens for that!
is there a cheaper one that is good
Courtney B
Yes, there are other options!
What was your ideal budget for the lens?
about 300
Courtney B
Ok!
Let me bring up another option
i don't have any lens for the nikon
Courtney B
Ok!

Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor Lens - U.S.A. Warranty

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Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor Lens - U.S.A. Warranty

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This would be your best option for under $300
It's a great lens!
Ok
Courtney B
It still allows you to shoot macro
And it's still a prime lens

Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Nikkor Lens - U.S.A. Warranty

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Nice
Courtney B
:-)
what do you have for wide angle zoom
Not a shirt zoom
short
Courtney B
There are a few great options
Let me bring one up
k
Courtney B

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - USA Warranty

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Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Autofocus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - USA Warranty

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The Sigma 10-20mm for $449 is a great wide angle zoom
ok how far is the zoom out
Courtney B
20mm
i don't understand
20 mm
is what exactly
Courtney B
Here's an excellent visual to look at http://imaging.nikon.com/line...
this will give you a better idea of what 20mm means
thank
Courtney B
You're welcome!
Did that link help a little?