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Could anyone advise me please-

I have owned a Nikon SLR for years, used a Tamron macro lens very often and now want to move to a DSLR. I do a lot of close up work.

I would prefer Nikon.

But I have never owned a DSLR before, is there any way that my manual focus macro lens can be used with a DSLR? It will be a big purchase on top of the new camera & lens for me, if I have to buy a new macro lens otherwise.

I would prefer a budget around £400-£500 but if I have to, could stretch to around £650 to make sure I get a good camera.

Can anyone advise /recommend any suitable cameras please, preferably Nikon?
Also, as I am unable to purchase many lenses at the moment, what lens is a good first buy for general photography?

Thank you in advance.