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<p>thanks everyone for all the feedback.<br />I got some nice ideas and warnings out of your responses:<br /><br />- glass might create some problems because of reflection<br>

- i can get away with a regular lens without needing a macro (will do some tests)<br>

- if i decide i need macro, Tamron and Sigma could provide good and affordable alternatives<br>

- if i got extra space, having a longer macro would allow more flexibility in lighting.<br>

- consistent and preferably diffused light is the way to go.</p>

<p>To answer your questions:<br />I just got a refurbished Nikon D600. So, I am in the FX league as well as in DX with my older D300. Lens-wise, I got 24-70mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4 from Nikon and 70-200mm 2.8 from Tamron (was stupid enough to lose my Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 in Yosemite a couple months ago :( That was over a year's savings gone in an instant).<br /><br /><br>

I will talk to my director to find out more about our exact needs of outcome and return back to your feedback here.</p>

<p>Khiem, are you happy with that release?<br>

Do you mind sharing its model specs?<br>

how about using remote flash triggers to do the same job? From some search I found Yongnuo and Meike to have quite well reviewed options for under $40 which can also function as transceivers for off camera flash photography. (not sure if it's ok to put the product links).<br>

Any thoughts?</p>

<p>Khiem, are you happy with that release?<br>

Do you mind sharing its model specs?<br>

how about using remote flash triggers to do the same job? From some search I found Yongnuo and Meike to have quite well reviewed options for under $40 which can also function as transceivers for off camera flash photography. <br>

Any thoughts?</p>

<p>Apologies.<br>

Just found this post that seems to deal with my question:<br>

http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00Py04</p>

<p>quite a long time since the last comment.<br>

General agreement seems to be that using filters is a personal choice. You all seem to have experience. So, IF one decides to use a filter, which one?<br>

I would like to buy a filter for my Nikon 18-200 VR. It is only to keep it in case I engage myself in a risky situation of dirt/scratching. I am inclined for B&W brand. When I search for the MRC filter, the option I get says also "Haze". Is this something I need or am I supposed to look for something else?</p>

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