Macro filter - The Photo Forum

Applefanboy · 03-28-2008, 10:23 PM

I am thinking of getting a macro filter for my nikon 18-135mm. Which one should I get, it needs to be under $70.

molsen · 03-29-2008, 11:26 AM

don't

get a macro lens. there are very few usable "add on" macro attachments. some filters are DECENT, but almost always degrade images quality in some way

RacePhoto · 03-29-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Applefanboy

I am thinking of getting a macro filter for my nikon 18-135mm. Which one should I get, it needs to be under $70.

Macro Filter? Sounds strange. You mean it's a lens that goes in front of the lens, screws on, one size threaded and that all means trouble.

Besides a stand alone lens, which you'll never find for $70, take a look at extension tubes, which don't turn your good lens into mush. Good ones will work with any lens you own, now or in the future.

Applefanboy · 03-29-2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks for your quick advice.

03-28-2008, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Applefanboy Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 124 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Macro filter I am thinking of getting a macro filter for my nikon 18-135mm. Which one should I get, it needs to be under $70. __________________ Check out my blog at: http://jordansphotography.blogspot.com My Equipment: Nikon D40 18-55mm f/2.5-5.6 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 Quantaray SM-1 Wireless Flash Vivitar 285hv

03-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
molsen I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 302 My Photos Are OK to Edit	don't get a macro lens. there are very few usable "add on" macro attachments. some filters are DECENT, but almost always degrade images quality in some way __________________ Nikon D50 -Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G -Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D -Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR -SB-400 Flickr Photo Blog

03-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
RacePhoto I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Applefanboy I am thinking of getting a macro filter for my nikon 18-135mm. Which one should I get, it needs to be under $70. Macro Filter? Sounds strange. You mean it's a lens that goes in front of the lens, screws on, one size threaded and that all means trouble. Besides a stand alone lens, which you'll never find for $70, take a look at extension tubes, which don't turn your good lens into mush. Good ones will work with any lens you own, now or in the future. __________________ Sell Your Photos = Make Money http://www.geocities.com/pporro@prodigy.net

03-29-2008, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Applefanboy Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 124 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Thanks for your quick advice. __________________ Check out my blog at: http://jordansphotography.blogspot.com My Equipment: Nikon D40 18-55mm f/2.5-5.6 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 Quantaray SM-1 Wireless Flash Vivitar 285hv

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