Macro Lens

[CoryDude]

Erik, how close to the glass can you get with that lens?

[ErikH]

I hold the lens on the glass when I shoot, helps keep it steady.

It's hard to get anything close up if your target is too far away.

[txg8gxp]

What sony camera? I'm always amazed at my vr200v video camera. Was thinking about trying a sony dslr

i use a 100mm/2.8 on my sony.

[dapettit]

Here are a few with a Sigma 105/f2.8

[brewercm]

Hey Rob, not sure if you'll still looking or not. I have an old Promaster 100mm with the attachment gets a 1:1 on it you are welcome to try out if you'd like. I had it on sale here for a long time and it's probably still out there. It would be full manual on the 5000 but you are welcome to give it a try if you like.

Right now I have the Nikon 105mm VR, and also have the Tamron 90mm that is a great lens for almost half the cost of the 105 and you can usually find them out there for around $350 or so. Unfortunately I believ any of them would be full manual mode on the 5000 though, which is probably what you want to do regardless shooting macros.

[brewercm]

I hold the lens on the glass when I shoot, helps keep it steady.

It's hard to get anything close up if your target is too far away.

Do the same here with my monopod that sits next to the tank when I dont want to haul out a tripod. Although that's the best way to go with a wireless or wired shutter trigger.

[robalv]

Hey Rob, not sure if you'll still looking or not. I have an old Promaster 100mm with the attachment gets a 1:1 on it you are welcome to try out if you'd like. I had it on sale here for a long time and it's probably still out there. It would be full manual on the 5000 but you are welcome to give it a try if you like.

Right now I have the Nikon 105mm VR, and also have the Tamron 90mm that is a great lens for almost half the cost of the 105 and you can usually find them out there for around $350 or so. Unfortunately I believ any of them would be full manual mode on the 5000 though, which is probably what you want to do regardless shooting macros.

I would love to try it Cliff LMK