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<p>[QUOTE="jtlee321, post: 2119614, member: 73983"]My suggestion if your going with a DSLR. Get a decent used 50mm f1.8 prime lens and a set of extension tubes. That will be far less than a macro lens and the 50mm will give you a decent distance from the coin to allow control of your lighting. If you shop on eBay you can pick up the extension tubes and 50mm for between $100 and $200. For about double that you can get an 85mm f1.8 prime and get better working distance or greater magnification. I used to sell photography equipment, this used to be my suggestion to people interested in macro photography on a budget.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jtlee321, post: 2119614, member: 73983"]My suggestion if your going with a DSLR. Get a decent used 50mm f1.8 prime lens and a set of extension tubes. That will be far less than a macro lens and the 50mm will give you a decent distance from the coin to allow control of your lighting. If you shop on eBay you can pick up the extension tubes and 50mm for between $100 and $200. For about double that you can get an 85mm f1.8 prime and get better working distance or greater magnification. I used to sell photography equipment, this used to be my suggestion to people interested in macro photography on a budget.[/QUOTE]
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