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From: jrf@hp-pcd.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Query on best lens - (nf)
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Date: Sat, 11-Jun-83 03:26:35 EDT
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Posted: Sat Jun 11 03:26:35 1983
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hp-pcd!jrf    Jun 10 09:15:00 1983



When choosing a lens, quality should be your greatest concern (not to mention
whether the lens is compatible - the mount - with your camera body).  I suggest
a macro lens: with some manufacturers this means the simple ability to focus on
close objects; with others theirs lens is optimized for close focusing (has to 
do with the moving lens elements).  For greatest quality I suggest the latter,
with fixed focal length.

Light will also (probably) be a problem, especially if you want to stop down farenough to get greatest depth of field.  A detachable flash and/or a flash with
bounce capability will help.  Some lens have flash rings on the end to solve
this problem (an example of this is the 200mm Medical Nikkor).

Also, use a tripod and remote triggering device.

(Another note on light: you may find reflectors useful for uniform subject
 coverage)

jrf