Coin Photography Question
MarkInDavis
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I would love to have great photos of my coins, but right now it is such a chore. I have a decent DSLR Nikon D40x with a choice of three Nikon lenses 18-55mm, 55-200mm and 70-300mm I think. I have decent lights and a tripod and remote I use in place of a copy stand. I know for best photos I should get a nice macro lens. I think for me, it is too expensive to justify - I'd rather spend that money on coins.
My question is, would it be worth getting a +3 or +4 close-up lens filter like this? It is inexpensive, but would I get a better result than what I get now, or should I stick with what I have now until I decide it is worth spring for a macro lens? And if it is worth getting, should I go for a +3, +4 or something else?
Here is a current sample shot.
My question is, would it be worth getting a +3 or +4 close-up lens filter like this? It is inexpensive, but would I get a better result than what I get now, or should I stick with what I have now until I decide it is worth spring for a macro lens? And if it is worth getting, should I go for a +3, +4 or something else?
Here is a current sample shot.
Respectfully, Mark
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Heck I know a guy across the causeway with 4 of them.
<< <i>I'd rather spend that money on coins. >>
I've heard that many times. But only from those who didn't buy the macro.
Lance.
If you are using a Nikon D40x, you should be able to use an old, manual focus Micro-Nikkor. A 105/4.0 AI Micro-Nikkor will run you approximately $200, which is much less than the $500+ for a new macro. You lose auto-focus and metering, though. Check in your owner's manual to see if there's any compatibility issues with these lenses.
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a close up filter
allows you to get closer
and get more magnification that way
but
what you really want is to be able to stay
further away
wait for the macro
and go for a longer macro
your photo is good
I'm waiting for this to arrive. I needed an adapter to mount to my Fuji S3280 (no female threads at the end of the fixed lens) and a 2x and 8x screw on 72mm HD Achromatic Lens. Can't wait to try it out, I'm hoping for great results.