"The next lens to buy"

[zinta]

 Hi

I am looking to buy "the next lens" . Preferably a macro lens but i am confused.

I currently have a 18-55mm and 50mm lens. I mostly capture landscapes and flowers. 

Tks

Zinta

[zinta]

Thanks Bill-Emmett 

I was looking into the 100 mm but i have my doubts since it is fixed length .

Currently im using my 18-55mm lens along with a 0.45X wide angle lens attachment for my landscapes. Thanks for your suggestion .i will look into them. Lot of options and lenses . I will have to figure which one is right for me. 🙂

Thank you once again you have given me some insight of the lenses .:) I was in New orleans last month. Beautiful architectures and lot of history.

[Bill-Emmett]

I don't know what you think about macro.  True macro is capturing a image at a 1:1 ratio.  This means the subject is full size on the sensor.  On the focus distance meter in the lens it should read Macro 1:1, any other the lens is taking close-ups.  Almost all lens makers call some of their line up of lenses macro,  Actually they are really close-up lenses.  These are mostly zoom lenses.  I own a Tamron 18-270 which is touted as a macro lens, but it cannot take a true macro photo, at 1:3. 

If you would like to see what true macro is go to the Macro section of the forum "Ugly Hedge Hog" there is complete definitions, set-up, lighting, and actual photos.  The forum is moderated by "Nikonian72" a very accomplished macro photographer.