rookie with a D-50

[salineh2o]

I own a Nikon d-50.

I have a 18mm - 55mm lens.

I have a 70mm-300mm lens.

My tank pictures Suck!!

What Macro lens is good for bad photographers, who want Awesome pics?

And why can't I upload one of my bad pics?

[MCary]

I thought my 100mm Macro would solve all my problems. I was wrong. Turns out it was me. But I'm getting better.

Mike

[gregr]

A lot of people think that if they just get the latest greatest equipment their pictures will be great. Well, great equipment makes a huge difference but there are a lot of variables (aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc.) and the more you know the better your pics will be. Taking a lot of practice pics helps immensely. This thread has tons of links to articles and tutorials. If you learn the basics and practice your pics will improve a lot. Posting pictures will help others figure out how you can improve them too.

[TheVillageIdiot]

hello fellow d50 owner,

On my list of things to buy for myself is thom hogan's D50 guide. I have heard nothing but great things about it, and at 616 pages, he is quite thorough!

hth,

Matt

[Ebn]

Having better gear just means that you can't blame it on the gear for bad photos. I'd take a look at the link that Greg linked above for ways to improve your technique.

But if you're looking for gear, any of the micro lens will work well. I don't shoot much SW stuff nowadays, but here's one off of the 105mm VR micro lens.

[this is me]

Here's a couple from the 105mm f/2.8 VR

[sharrison]

LOL that VR lens probaly cost 800 dollars lmao. But they are nice lenses for the money.

[sharrison]

lenses make a huge difference for Aquarium pictures. with that large of an FStop. lots of light with a quick shutter speed, enable low ISO's and it dosent get any better than what he just posted. those are nice-super-nice lenses.

[sharrison]

OH yea..... GO NIKON