best inexspensive macro lens

JWStyle · 03-22-2010, 07:01 PM

I have a kodax easyshare zd710 and I take pictures of the jewelry I make but they are not that good and I need the best for my site, So what is the best I can get for under $100 :-(

I need sparkle in my crystals (not diamonds)
and super close ups in other styles :-)

Hope someone can help :-)

pingflood · 03-24-2010, 08:29 AM

$100 isn't a lot for a lens, but you can look at the Cosina/Vivitar/Phoenix 100mm f/3.5 macro which is cheaply built but has pretty good optics. Not sure what they run used these days.

Nesster · 03-24-2010, 11:01 AM

I'd say a better point&shoot, one known for good macro. The p&s has some real advantages for the type of photography you need - the depth of field is... deeper... than with APS-C size sensors. I think historically the Nikon and Canon seem to have the best macro, though I don't follow the market so I don't know what's what of late.

If you mean a lens to use on a dSLR - if you can do without autofocus, there are several ~50mm manual focus macro lenses that will do great. Get a used one that fits your slr camera.

03-22-2010, 07:01 PM	#1
JWStyle New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: missouri Photos: Albums Posts: 10	best inexspensive macro lens I have a kodax easyshare zd710 and I take pictures of the jewelry I make but they are not that good and I need the best for my site, So what is the best I can get for under $100 :-( I need sparkle in my crystals (not diamonds) and super close ups in other styles :-) Hope someone can help :-)

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03-24-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	$100 isn't a lot for a lens, but you can look at the Cosina/Vivitar/Phoenix 100mm f/3.5 macro which is cheaply built but has pretty good optics. Not sure what they run used these days.

03-24-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I'd say a better point&shoot, one known for good macro. The p&s has some real advantages for the type of photography you need - the depth of field is... deeper... than with APS-C size sensors. I think historically the Nikon and Canon seem to have the best macro, though I don't follow the market so I don't know what's what of late. If you mean a lens to use on a dSLR - if you can do without autofocus, there are several ~50mm manual focus macro lenses that will do great. Get a used one that fits your slr camera.

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