I'm starting to realize my coral photo game is much behind others since I've been just using my smartphone.
I've researched a bit and looking to get a used Nikon D5300 and a Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Any suggestions on acquiring either? Any tips/tricks to getting the best deals?
I've heard that I don't really need autofocus as I'll be manually focusing 80% of the time anyways so buying an older model of Tamron 90mm or international version would work just fine and much cheaper. Is this true?
Also, the Nikon D5300 seems to hit the points I want at the price point I want as well. Having easily transferable pictures to my phone for posting is a must but I don't know what other features to look for if my main focus is going to be macro shots. Any advice is appreciated as well as other models I should maybe look at. I do like Nikon cameras as I've played with them the most and most familiar with their options so I'd like to stick with that brand if possible for suggestions but open to other brands if its a good value deal.
Thanks in advance for your time!
-Ty (camera newb)
I've researched a bit and looking to get a used Nikon D5300 and a Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Any suggestions on acquiring either? Any tips/tricks to getting the best deals?
I've heard that I don't really need autofocus as I'll be manually focusing 80% of the time anyways so buying an older model of Tamron 90mm or international version would work just fine and much cheaper. Is this true?
Also, the Nikon D5300 seems to hit the points I want at the price point I want as well. Having easily transferable pictures to my phone for posting is a must but I don't know what other features to look for if my main focus is going to be macro shots. Any advice is appreciated as well as other models I should maybe look at. I do like Nikon cameras as I've played with them the most and most familiar with their options so I'd like to stick with that brand if possible for suggestions but open to other brands if its a good value deal.
Thanks in advance for your time!
-Ty (camera newb)
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