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Major Nikon

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7. I have this lens also

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 24, 2012, 06:18 PM

Jan 2012

I haven't used it for close up photography that much, if any. I know by the specs it will focus pretty closely. I'm guessing you must have been pretty close to your subject.

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Spouting Off [View all] Solly Mack Jan 2012 OP

I really like these Solly! Callalily Jan 2012 #1

It's all about controlling exposure Major Nikon Jan 2012 #3

Yes. Very close. 18/55mm VR lens. I did adjust my shutter speed. Nikon 3100 Solly Mack Jan 2012 #6

I have this lens also Major Nikon Jan 2012 #7

Between 10 and 15 inches . Sometimes closer. It varied. Usually slightly above and to the side. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #8

Thanks, Callalily! Solly Mack Jan 2012 #4

Better and better and better and better Mira Jan 2012 #2

Thanks, Mira. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #5