Cheap and cheerful macro lens for nikon d5100?

[Seventen]

Hello.

I am looking for a cheap and cheerful macro lens for the Nikon D5100. It dont have to autofocus as use manual a lot anyway, But it does need to have decent reach maybe 100mm range? Never tried macro thats why was seeing what is cheap and cheerful that could give me a taste into it without paying for a great piece of glass.

Thanks in advance.

 

[480sparky]

Get a set of Kenko extension tubes for your existing lens.

 

[Seventen]

I did look into then but 200euro was seeming rather pricey for something that might not really do that much, a used lens as cheap as possible but up to value of 150euro would leave me with chance of selling on for a similer value if macro isnt for me.

But would the Kenko extension tubes work with the Nikon 18-55mm and Tamron 70-300mm vc usd?

Thanks for the reply

 

[goodguy]

I know what is a cheap lens but I have no idea what makes a lens cheerful, please explain

Is it suppose to smile all day and tell jokes ?

 

[480sparky]

A decent macro will start around 500US / 375Euro. Take your pick.

 

[goodguy]

A decent macro will start around 500US / 375Euro. Take your pick.

Used lens is another good option.
My 60mm 2.8G Micro cost me 390$ and the "D" version of this lens would cost about 300$

 

[robbins.photo]

I know what is a cheap lens but I have no idea what makes a lens cheerful, please explain

Is it suppose to smile all day and tell jokes ?

Actually I think when you take the lens cap off it says "You look marvelous, absolutely marvelous" - apparently it's a Hallmark 18-55 Billy Crystal Edition

 

[robbins.photo]

I did look into then but 200euro was seeming rather pricey for something that might not really do that much, a used lens as cheap as possible but up to value of 150euro would leave me with chance of selling on for a similer value if macro isnt for me.

But would the Kenko extension tubes work with the Nikon 18-55mm and Tamron 70-300mm vc usd?

Thanks for the reply

Ok, I don't do macro myself so please be advised I'm not speaking from personal experience, but if your really looking to do this on a very limited budget you might want to research those Macro filter kits - you can get them dirt cheap, and if you google them I'm sure you can find plenty of folks who have reviewed them.

 

[goodguy]

I know what is a cheap lens but I have no idea what makes a lens cheerful, please explain

Is it suppose to smile all day and tell jokes ?

Actually I think when you take the lens cap off it says "You look marvelous, absolutely marvelous" - apparently it's a Hallmark 18-55 Billy Crystal Edition

:mrgreen:

 

[JTPhotography]

55 2.8 micro manual focus, used.

Used Nikon Macro 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Manual Focus Lens 1442 B&H

 

[goodguy]

55 2.8 micro manual focus, used.

Used Nikon Macro 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Manual Focus Lens 1442 B&H

Ok with this lens we covered the cheap but is it cheerful ? :heart:

 

[robbins.photo]

55 2.8 micro manual focus, used.

Used Nikon Macro 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Manual Focus Lens 1442 B&H

Ok with this lens we covered the cheap but is it cheerful ? :heart:

Can you say, "problem solved"?

Amazon.com: Hello Kitty Sticker Sheets - 2 Count: Toys & Games

Lol

 

[goodguy]

55 2.8 micro manual focus, used.

Used Nikon Macro 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Manual Focus Lens 1442 B&H

Ok with this lens we covered the cheap but is it cheerful ? :heart:

Can you say, "problem solved"?

Amazon.com: Hello Kitty Sticker Sheets - 2 Count: Toys & Games

Lol

Now that is cheerful, my princess would love this, she loved anything that is pink and have cats on it :hug::

 

[bc_steve]

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro. I got a used one for $300. It's really sharp and all around awesome.

 

[Seventen]

Thanks for all the replies, i was thinking something like this kind of thing Nikon Micro Nikkor 60 mm F2.8 AF D Lens Mint Boxed 0018208019878 | eBay
The hello kitty i must say is quite cheerful and will need to get some of those!
Just dont feel so comfortable forking out for a nice macro lens as really dont have much interest in it but really would like to try it, if i could rent a lens i would of but no such place over here. im sure i would enjoy macro photography and will end up getting something better but just in case want something a much cheaper