I purchased a Nikon D7000 thinking it would instantly make me a good photographer, but it turns out you need some technical knowledge as well. So here is where I need help.
I have a D7000 that came with a 105mm DX lens, which for shooting most things is fine. However when I take a pic of a nice p-car part I can't get a good close up shot. After reading I need a lens that's better art "macro" or what Nikon calls "micro."
If I'm understanding the math behind this, something like a 60mm macro is like a novice photgrapher and something like a 200mm is what pros use for really amazing stuff. I just need some close up shots. I arrived at 60mm from this formula:
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New focal length = (FL_old x FL_close_up) / (FL_old + FL_close_up)
FL_Close_up = 1 / diopter
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using 105mm = FL and 55mm close up
So I believe this will work well for me:
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Lens 1987 B&H Photo Video
Would this be an acceptable lens for shooting small car parts?