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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rmpsrpms, post: 2658389, member: 31773&quot;]Here are the parts you would need, in the order they would attach to the camera:</p><p><br /></p><p>Nikon - M42 adapter ($5)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/M42-Lens-to-Nikon-AI-Adapter-D40-D40x-D50-D60-D3-/160360471453?hash=item25563a9b9d:g:vmQAAOxyMd1SFaQg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/M42-Lens-to-Nikon-AI-Adapter-D40-D40x-D50-D60-D3-/160360471453?hash=item25563a9b9d:g:vmQAAOxyMd1SFaQg" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/M42-Lens-to-Nikon-AI-Adapter-D40-D40x-D50-D60-D3-/160360471453?hash=item25563a9b9d:g:vmQAAOxyMd1SFaQg</a></p><p><br /></p><p>M42 Helicoid ($21)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-17mm-to-31mm-M52-To-M42-Lens-Adjustable-Focusing-Helicoid-Macro-Tube-Adapter-/272559336377?hash=item3f75cd6bb9:g:wXsAAOSw4CFYpiWo" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-17mm-to-31mm-M52-To-M42-Lens-Adjustable-Focusing-Helicoid-Macro-Tube-Adapter-/272559336377?hash=item3f75cd6bb9:g:wXsAAOSw4CFYpiWo" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-17mm-to-31mm-M52-To-M42-Lens-Adjustable-Focusing-Helicoid-Macro-Tube-Adapter-/272559336377?hash=item3f75cd6bb9:g:wXsAAOSw4CFYpiWo</a></p><p><br /></p><p>M42 Extensions ($8, buy two sets for $16)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camrea-Macro-Extension-Tube-Ring-for-M42-42mm-Screw-Mount-3-Ring-Adapter-L8D-/200747508262?hash=item2ebd7be226:m:moTY3KHp04n76JH9rAuSNrA" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camrea-Macro-Extension-Tube-Ring-for-M42-42mm-Screw-Mount-3-Ring-Adapter-L8D-/200747508262?hash=item2ebd7be226:m:moTY3KHp04n76JH9rAuSNrA" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camrea-Macro-Extension-Tube-Ring-for-M42-42mm-Screw-Mount-3-Ring-Adapter-L8D-/200747508262?hash=item2ebd7be226:m:moTY3KHp04n76JH9rAuSNrA</a></p><p><br /></p><p>M42-M39 adapter ($6 for two)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/M39-39mm-to-M42-42mm-Adapter-for-39mm-Enlarger-Lens-42mm-Focusing-Helicoid-x2pc-/331941212537?hash=item4d493cf179:g:HkAAAOSwHoFXsU2b" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/M39-39mm-to-M42-42mm-Adapter-for-39mm-Enlarger-Lens-42mm-Focusing-Helicoid-x2pc-/331941212537?hash=item4d493cf179:g:HkAAAOSwHoFXsU2b" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/M39-39mm-to-M42-42mm-Adapter-for-39mm-Enlarger-Lens-42mm-Focusing-Helicoid-x2pc-/331941212537?hash=item4d493cf179:g:HkAAAOSwHoFXsU2b</a></p><p><br /></p><p>75mm Rodenstock Omegaron enlarging lens ($19 + $9 shipping)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rodenstock-Omegaron-75mm-F4-5-Enlarging-Lens-For-Bessler-23c-Used-/122363276572?hash=item1c7d6b6d1c:g:fXcAAOSwax5Yqnw5" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rodenstock-Omegaron-75mm-F4-5-Enlarging-Lens-For-Bessler-23c-Used-/122363276572?hash=item1c7d6b6d1c:g:fXcAAOSwax5Yqnw5" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rodenstock-Omegaron-75mm-F4-5-Enlarging-Lens-For-Bessler-23c-Used-/122363276572?hash=item1c7d6b6d1c:g:fXcAAOSwax5Yqnw5</a></p><p><br /></p><p>OR</p><p><br /></p><p>75mm El-Omegar enlarging lens ($20 + $4 shipping)</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/El-Omegar-75mm-f3-5-Enlarging-Lens-Excellent-Condition-/122355429301?hash=item1c7cf3afb5:g:fxMAAOSwx6pYom~t" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/El-Omegar-75mm-f3-5-Enlarging-Lens-Excellent-Condition-/122355429301?hash=item1c7cf3afb5:g:fxMAAOSwx6pYom~t" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/El-Omegar-75mm-f3-5-Enlarging-Lens-Excellent-Condition-/122355429301?hash=item1c7cf3afb5:g:fxMAAOSwx6pYom~t</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Total cost of this system is ~$75 including shipping, and will allow you to shoot with your Nikon from full slab or large medal shots down to around 2:1 or maybe higher detail shots, plus everything in between.</p><p><br /></p><p>It will be very difficult to discern the quality of shots published for the web at 600-1000 pixels in size using the above compared with the very best macro lenses out there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Note that adjusting for different coin sizes may require changing or adding extension tubes, so it&#039;s a bit of a manual process. The helicoid gives some continuous adjustment but to go from Dimes to Dollars you will need to change tubes. Pretty soon you&#039;ll figure out which tubes are needed for which coin sizes and it&#039;s a quick process.</p><p><br /></p><p>edited to add: the lens jtlee recommended could be used in place of the Omegaron or El-Omegar lenses. I&#039;d personally recommend starting with a cheap lens to make sure you like the setup and how it works, then if you want to upgrade get the better lens later.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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