What do you think of this macro lens for Nikon?

[480sparky]

58mm threads is what I think that lens will have.

The Soligor C D 70-210 mm f 4.5 Zoom Macro Lens. Specs. MTF Charts. User Reviews.

 

[annamaria]

Thanks Sparky and I was wondering if the 6T would work on the Soligor lens you gave me. Hopefully

The 6T has 62mm filter threads on the back, and the front of it, so, if you need to put it on a lens with a smaller filter thread, you would want a step ring. Fotodiox sells a LOT of different step rings, as well as lens reversing rings. Not sure what filter diameter the Soligor is: 52,55,58mm diameter? Or is it a 62mm filter sized lens?

It says 58 along with a symbol similar to this. [emoji724] So would I need a step ring and reversing ring? Can reversing damage a camera along with the chance of dust getting into the camera?

 

[annamaria]

58mm threads is what I think that lens will have.

The Soligor C D 70-210 mm f 4.5 Zoom Macro Lens. Specs. MTF Charts. User Reviews.

Yes that is what it shows minus the word macro.

 

[480sparky]

You can go with the lens, plus an adapter ring, or find a basic extension tube. You won't need one with the electrical contacts or autofocus screw drive... just one that will move the lens out and actuate the aperture blades.

 

[annamaria]

You can go with the lens, plus an adapter ring, or find a basic extension tube. You won't need one with the electrical contacts or autofocus screw drive... just one that will move the lens out and actuate the aperture blades.

Something like this?

Raynox DCR-250 2.5x Super Macro Lens DCR-250 B H Photo Video

 

[annamaria]

You can go with the lens, plus an adapter ring, or find a basic extension tube. You won't need one with the electrical contacts or autofocus screw drive... just one that will move the lens out and actuate the aperture blades.

Something like this?

Raynox DCR-250 2.5x Super Macro Lens DCR-250 B H Photo Video

Looking for the 58, but can't find it. Will have to look tomorrow when I'm more awake.

 

[480sparky]

That might work.

But in reference to an extension tube: PK-13 Auto Extension Tube AI 27.5mm from Nikon

 

[annamaria]

That might work.

But in reference to an extension tube: PK-13 Auto Extension Tube AI 27.5mm from Nikon

So this would work for the Soligor using my D5100?

 

[480sparky]

I can't see why not.

Option No. 3: If you have a prime lens, you can reverse it in front of the Soligor and turn it into a close-up lens.

Your only expense would be maybe $20 for a reversing ring.

 

[Derrel]

All along I have been very specifically writing about reversing the 6T on the front of the lens, not reversing the lens. Reversing a long zoom lens like the 100-300 would be a major PITA.

If you want a Nikon extension tube, the M-2 is realllllly cheap.

 

[480sparky]

I'm referring to reversing a prime lens in front of the Soligor, not reversing the zoom lens.

Operator --> camera --> zoom lens --> reversing ring --> prime lens --> subject.

 

[Derrel]

I was referencing annamarie's question RE if a reversing ring could allow dust to get into the camera...and if it "could damage the camera"...see Post #32

 

[480sparky]

I think it would be a moot point. Just using your camera can cause it to become damaged, and getting dirt inside one is a fact of life when you use it.

That said, reversing a prime in front of the zoom has the same amount of danger to the camera as spinning on a filter.

 

[annamaria]

I'm referring to reversing a prime lens in front of the Soligor, not reversing the zoom lens.

Operator --> camera --> zoom lens --> reversing ring --> prime lens --> subject.

Ah I got it. Thanks for explaining it to me. Much appreciated.

 

[annamaria]

I can't see why not.

Option No. 3: If you have a prime lens, you can reverse it in front of the Soligor and turn it into a close-up lens.

Your only expense would be maybe $20 for a reversing ring.

I don't have a prime lens just entry level lens. But this is good to know.