Tamron lens

[kozzmetics]

Hi Im wanting a macro lens for close up photography I'm a a weekend hobby photographer so dont understand a lot of the tech stuff Iam learning tho.Im wondering about a Tamron F3.8-5.6 28-200mm lens,I have a nikon d40x camera ,dont want to spend a lot of money as it isnt my proffesion, any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks

[dang]

If you're looking for actual macro, this lens won't do it. It should be classified more of close focus, with limitations (Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:4 or a quarter life size). Tamron makes a 70-300 that gives half life size (1:2) which would be a better choice I feel, though not ideal if your intended use is shooting insects. If you're interested, I have a gallery which explains a bit about macro lenses here: http://www.dangphoto.net

There's also galleries explaining other ways of increasing magnification using extension tubes, reversed lens, diopters and such.

Good luck, and have fun.

[kozzmetics]

If you're looking for actual macro, this lens won't do it. It should be classified more of close focus, with limitations (Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:4 or a quarter life size). Tamron makes a 70-300 that gives half life size (1:2) which would be a better choice I feel, though not ideal if your intended use is shooting insects. If you're interested, I have a gallery which explains a bit about macro lenses here: http://www.pbase.com/dang/lenses

There's also galleries explaining other ways of increasing magnification using extension tubes, reversed lens, diopters and such.

Good luck, and have fun.

Thankyou for your help