Close-up work with kit equipment.

[24megapixseal72]

While I could never compete with the excellent macro-shooters here on the TPF, BUT I definitely have FUN with my OLD D3500 and AF-P DX 70-300 4.5-6.3 VR kit lens.

I'm amazed at how well that cheap lens does...I've read somewhere in the past that that lens isn't too bad for "pseudo-macro" work.

My much more expensive Nikon AF-S FX 500 5.6 PF VR, doesn't even come close to the photos from this cheap lens, for macro work....it has its own skill set... LOLOL

I just encourage everyone to get out and give it a try....and the butterflies are swarming thru on their migration, so lots of photo ops for all!

Hope you all enjoy and are encouraged!

 

[Jeff1559 59]

Some very good shots ...

 

[jeffashman20 5]

Wonderful set there, Skipper!

 

[cgw128 153]

You might look into the Micro-Nikkor AFS 40/2.8g. Great affordable micro and good almost "normal" lens at 60mm equiv. Nice bokeh and DOF control. Prefer it to the 35/1.8g.

 

[24megapixseal72]

60mm equivalent wouldn't work for me, I have to use all of the 450mm equivalent of this lens so they won't fly away!!!

 

[cgw128 153]

60mm equivalent wouldn't work for me, I have to use all of the 450mm equivalent of this lens so they won't fly away!!!

Lots of different kinds of macro...