Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist View Post
Welcome to the TDP forums! For decent macro capability without a true macro lens, consider a set of Kenko extension tubes for the general purpose zoom. Standard and super zooms that are labeled 'macro' aren't even close, usually.
Speaking of the Kenko extension tubes, I used them recently (paired with the relatively inexpensive 85mm f/1.8) to get this shot:


Spend Me by budrowilson, on Flickr