Looking for lens suggestions for my X700

[mikesaidthis]

Hey there,
I am really new to all of this and I am looking to round out my lens collection. I have a few already, (50mm, 45mm, 28-70mm and 70-210mm) I am picking up a nice ROKKOR-X 28mm for a good price and was looking to get a macro lens. I have had people tell me to learn how to use the lenses I have before buying another one. That may be true, but I am always a firm believe that if you can have it, why not. I figure I may not use it this week, perhaps even this month... but, at the time that I am ready to use it, I don't want to wait a week or more to get it!

In any event, I know what macro lenses do, but don't really know what I am looking for that qualifies as a "macro" lens. What would be a good general model? Is there a preferred brand? Should I be looking for a certain spec over another?

Any help or advice in this department would be awesome! Also, if there are any other lenses I might need/want to round out my Minolta collection, please let me know!

 

[tirediron]

Moving to the Gear Forum.

 

[BrianV]

Minolta made macro lenses for the MD series camera.

Minolta Manual Focus Fixed Focal Length Lenses - KEH.com

Minolta Manual Focus 50 F3.5 MD MACRO (55) WITH 1:2-1:1 WITH CAPS 35MM SLR MANUAL FOCUS STANDARD ANGLE LENS - KEH.com

There is also the 100mm macro lens available there.


http://www.keh.com/camera/Minolta-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-MI069991310370?r=FE


I've bought from KEH for over 20 years.

 

[SwampDude]

Mike- Since you have multiple lenses for your X700, and are considering a macro addition, I'm wondering if you have an extra body.

Let me know if/when you decide it would be good to have a like new X700.

 

[mikesaidthis]

Mike- Since you have multiple lenses for your X700, and are considering a macro addition, I'm wondering if you have an extra body.

Let me know if/when you decide it would be good to have a like new X700.

Just curious, why would I need another body? The one I have is like new, in great shape. How would I benefit?

 

[DiskoJoe]

What is the aspect ratio of this lens? (this is the question you want to ask)

Ever heard of a macro extension tube? Ever wonder what those are for?

 

[dxqcanada]

You should get a macro lens with a 1:1 ratio ... lifesize. -> Macro photography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Longer focal lenses will permit you to be further away from your subject ... which may help with nervous bugs ... but also lower DoF.

Tubes -> Extension Tubes for 'Macro' Photography: A redundant accessory or still useful? | Pixiq