Start with a clip-on macro lens for your smartphone. See if you find it fun to actually frame and adjust your shots, and to patiently find good subjects. If you

Start with a clip-on macro lens for your smartphone. See if you find it fun to actually frame and adjust your shots, and to patiently find good subjects. If you don't enjoy those parts, I wouldn't bother getting a digital camera. You'll want to spend well over $1k on a dedicated setup if you're going for macro photography and you already have a smartphone, so experiment before diving in! I did phone-only for about 2 years before getting a nice lens and decent camera (the lens is the important part). I wouldn't say you need to spend that long, but if it doesn't become a hobby without a dedicated camera, it won't become a hobby with one.