Anybody have experience w/ a macro lens and close-up filters?

[Hybrid-X]

I've always been interested in macro photography, but I had some questions regarding close-up filters. The lens I'm looking at is the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D Micro. Are close-up filters even worth using? I know that the lens itself will give me a 1:1 reproduction, but I want to take pictures at greater detail. Are there any brands to avoid or are they generally the same? Thanks in advance. FWIW, this is for use on a D70.

[chanwahyaoh]

I've always been interested in macro photography, but I had some questions regarding close-up filters. The lens I'm looking at is the Nikon 60mm f/2.8D Micro. Are close-up filters even worth using? I know that the lens itself will give me a 1:1 reproduction, but I want to take pictures at greater detail. Are there any brands to avoid or are they generally the same? Thanks in advance. FWIW, this is for use on a D70.

You shouldn't need the filters. If you want greater than the 1:1 magnification with your lens, look at getting some extension tubes. I know Kenko makes extension tube sets that are pretty popular.

[Hybrid-X]

You shouldn't need the filters. If you want greater than the 1:1 magnification with your lens, look at getting some extension tubes. I know Kenko makes extension tube sets that are pretty popular.

I'm assuming that if I get those, I'll need to go completely manual at that point. Thanks for the response though. I'll research those a bit.

[chanwahyaoh]

I'm assuming that if I get those, I'll need to go completely manual at that point. Thanks for the response though. I'll research those a bit.

when you lose that much DOF, you'd want to go manual anyway. Most do.

[Hybrid-X]

when you lose that much DOF, you'd want to go manual anyway. Most do.

True. My AF seems a little quirky at times and I find myself going manual more often.