Which DSLR to get

[Oldhippy]

Depth of field is dictated by magnification, as such, it isn't the lens themselves per se, but the nature of what DOF must be at 1:1. The perspective of 50mm allows a slightly greater dof than 100mm at 1:1, but the difference is very little. You simply need to shoot very narrow aperture for macro work.

There is also no way that tamron 28-300mm, with attached extension tubes, could match the optical resolving power of a true 1:1 macro lens, at least none I've seen. However, macro at 300mm can certainly be handy, it may be that he just likes the function of 300mm for macro work and he is better able to make the photograph at that angle.

I'm quite skeptical about the claims I have heard about using superzooms for micro work.Yesterday I took delivery of a cherry mint used Nikon D60. After extensive research I have decided to acquire a used Nikon Micro 200mm F4 for it. They seem to be relatively easy to acquire at $200.00 or less.There are better lenses but they are out of my economic league.

For my entry to DSLR photography I now have a Canon Digital Rebel with Tamron 28-300, a Canon Rebel XT with 18-55 kit lens, and the Nikon D60 with 18-55 VR. After I acquire the Nikon 200 mm micro it will be permanently mounted on the D60.

On the new camera front , I have changed my mind again. It now seems that my first new DSLR will be a Nikon D90 with 18-105 lens. It seems to offer the best versatility with used lenses and has a better view screen than the Nikon 3100.

[OldClicker]

I'm quite skeptical about the claims I have heard about using superzooms for micro work.Yesterday I took delivery of a cherry mint used Nikon D60. After extensive research I have decided to acquire a used Nikon Micro 200mm F4 for it. They seem to be relatively easy to acquire at $200.00 or less.There are better lenses but they are out of my economic league.

For my entry to DSLR photography I now have a Canon Digital Rebel with Tamron 28-300, a Canon Rebel XT with 18-55 kit lens, and the Nikon D60 with 18-55 VR. After I acquire the Nikon 200 mm micro it will be permanently mounted on the D60.

On the new camera front , I have changed my mind again. It now seems that my first new DSLR will be a Nikon D90 with 18-105 lens. It seems to offer the best versatility with used lenses and has a better view screen than the Nikon 3100.

The Nikon F/4 Micro AF is a $1500+ lens. Are you refering to the old manual focus lens?

You seem to be aquiring a body for every lens. Is there a reason? You also seem to have a lot of overlap. Again, a reason?

Terry

[Oldhippy]

The Nikon F/4 Micro AF is a $1500+ lens. Are you refering to the old manual focus lens?

You seem to be aquiring a body for every lens. Is there a reason? You also seem to have a lot of overlap. Again, a reason?

Terry

I'm looking for an older manual lens. I've been told that it will work with the d60. I gave up photography for many years because of the damage encountered while constantly changing prime lenses outdoors. I was brought back in by a professional auto photographer that does almost all his professional work with a Tamron 28-300. In light of the risks associated with outdoor lens changing I decided if I need a lens I need a body to go with it.

The three cameras and lenses I bought so far were exceptional purchase opportunities. The total cost of all three with their related filters etc. was $700.00. The Canon XT will be my everyday beater.The Canon Digital Rebel with 28-300 Tamron will be for general mountain excursions and the the Nikon D60 will be for micro and or close up work. At most I will carry two cameras at any one time and there will be no outdoor lens changing.

I just lost out on the opportunity to get a new D90 with 18-105 for $799.00.

I acquired the cherry mint D60 kit from a hard core internet used lens dealer I just met.He only charged me $300.00 for it because he doesn't like selling low end products and kits.His primary interest is high end lenses.It looks like he may be able to supply all my future needs because he turns over a lot of product and does not want to risk his online reputation with low end products that come with the high end collections he buys.