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  14. Speedlight / Macro lense?

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    I'm going to come at this from a different angle.

    Your list of kit didn't mention a tripod - if you have one ignore the rest of the post...

     

    With the £200 you have the first thing to buy should be a good solid tripod as that will transform the way you take shots while increasing the quality you can achieve with your gear you have far more than adding an extra lens (no e on the end by the way) or a flash. Your two kit zooms are grim wide open but are also capable of very good quality once stopped down a bit - but that either needs light (not always available) or it needs ISO (buggers up your gain in optical performance) or it needs a tripod. Using a tripod also slows you down, makes you far more aware of the scene/subject you are taking and removes restrictions on shutter speed or even allows shutter speeds that would not otherwise be available. A good one will last you a lifetime, far out living most other camera gear you buy. 

    A good tripod is one of the most important purchases you will ever make as a photographer - it is what I would recommend spending money on before you add anything else to your kit.

    Yup, as you guessed in your first line I had forgotten to mention. I have a tripod, which is one that someone was throwing out as they didn't use it so I got it for free which is always nice. I also have a mono pod which although not as good as the tripod it's extra potable so works well for certain situations/place.

  16. Speedlight / Macro lense?

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    i have a nikkor 40mm f2.8 for sale. great little lens, but too short for chasing insects lol. (£100)
     

    extension tubes are great, i still use them combined with my sigma105mm macro i also vote for the yongnuo flashes,.. got 3 of them and never failed me

    Yeah I think I will definitely be looking for an insect chaser when I get one, thanks for letting me know you have one for sale though :)

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  19. Speedlight / Macro lense?

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    I think a flash is the logical first option in my case as I can use it for all sorts of scenarios and fun. If I got the macro first I would struggle with lighting until a purchased a flash of one form or another.

    I will have a look at those jessops ones, thanks Nanny.

    Can I just say all of your replies have been very helpful, thank you. 

  21. Speedlight / Macro lense?

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    I'm past the beginner stage now but you should have seen all the questions I used to ask about this area of photography.  I can only speak from a Canon angle but 98% of the time there is no difference.  The 2% is when you're using it a fair amount and sometimes it doesn't fire.  So if you're having a charity evening and photographing a series of people over an hour or so it might not fire five times or so - does depend on batteries of course.

    As to specification and capabilities there is near enough no difference between Yongnuo and propriety(?) brands - apart from the price.  I think a Canon flash gun is £300 or something and the Yongnuo's under £100 - a big difference for that 2% in my book.  I know of a fair few professional photographers who use these Yongnuo's much of the time.

    In my humble opinion :)

    (The softboxes fold to nothing, up a little like children's play tents)

    I do so enjoy my macro lens though - I don't envy you this decision as macro photography is very rewarding when you get a good shot - from personal experience and not knowing any better that Sigma lens is super value.  I enjoyed this link:

    http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-macro-lens-8-tested-1041461

     

    I missed your post there, I shall have a read of that link.

    I think I will go for the flash option for now.... which will be the Yongnuo and some additional toys... maybe treat myself again in the near future to a macro lens ;)

  24. Speedlight / Macro lense?

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    Without trying to sound like too much of an amateur...:whistle:

    Would there be any 'noticeable' difference between the Yongnuo and the Nikon?

    I know there are some differences but being 'new' to flash photography are the differences things that I probably wont notice/need?

    That being said, I do like the idea of the softbox! even though I don't have a studio lol

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