Hi
I have a nikon d3100 and struggle with photographing my minis, does any one have any advices and would a proper macro lens help as i only have the standard lens
many thanks

I'm very sure it will help.

Marc

I think you could probably get away with just your current lens. If you want to get a special macro lens I'm sure it wouldn't hurt, but I don't think you need to spend the money. There was a nice article on MassiveVoodoo comparing a simple point and shoot with an entry level DSLR and a high-end DSLR. Sure, there's a difference in the end results but it's not nearly as big as you'd think. Your overall photo setup probably plays a bigger part in how things look. The second link gives you a good overview of how to take good pictures. Oddly enough one of the tips is don't use your macro-mode... so I'm guessing they would advise against the special macro lens. The final link is a quick and cheap way to make your own photo-box. I would give these a read before you make a decision on the macro lens.

http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.de/2013/09/miniature-photography.html
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.de/2013/09/miniature-photography-part-2-how-do-i.html
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2010/02/tutorial-how-to-build-photo-setup.html

Hi thank for your advice guys

@ Bailey

thanks for the link they were very useful with plenty to try before parting with my cash

SWM ! I know a member of this forum that has the same camera, and a very good 'Macro lens' that maybe is available. .. are you still looking ?

Regards,

Mark

Hi Mark
yes mate I'm still in the market at the moment and would defiantly be interested
Regards
Michael

Ok I will ask him if he still has it.

Mark

Hi Michael, I do still have the Tamron Macro lens for the D3100......it actually cost almost as much as the camera.......to be honest, I rarely use it on figures....too revealing....
If you want more info...PM me....

cheers

Ron

If you read the Massive Voodoo advice it does actually advise against using the macro setting on your camera, I've used it myself and it's awful. Much better to use a tripod and normal settings.

Can you give me an idea, as to where on 'Massive Voodoo', that this article is located ?? ..as I am not overly sure that I can agree with such a sweeping statement ! from one company.

Regards,

Mark