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Flyjet601 · 24 November 2006, 06:57 PM

I recently purchased a Canon EOS 400D for my digital photography needs(yes pix of my watches

)

I was recently looking at getting a Macro lens for this photography.

How many of you use macro lens for close up photography?...and what are your thoughts

ram · 24 November 2006, 08:20 PM

astcell · 24 November 2006, 08:49 PM

I have used macros, micros, bellows and reverse lens adapters. Beware that you lose a lot of your depth of field so plan on f/64 to get a decent amount in focus. Maybe get a tripod, a string light source, and have patience. The nice thing about digital is you do not spend $50 in film before you finally "get it."

Gedanken · 24 November 2006, 09:32 PM

Yeah, Robert's right there. I've recently started using macro lenses with my PowerShot S1IS, and the focus really is hard to get right. As you can see in the photo below, it doesn't take much for the edges to go out of focus:

Uncle-AJ · 24 November 2006, 09:44 PM

I took this picture of a dragonfly hand held with my 105mm 2.8 VR Nikon lens. As you can see the vibration reduction has kept the picture very sharp. I'd go for a 105 over a 50mm because you don't need to be as close to the subject. Chip posted some macro shots recently that he'd taken with a budget macro lens and they were great. Just shows you don't need to break the bank.

Uncle-AJ · 24 November 2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ram

Hello Ram and welcome to TRF. I think your post would be better placed in the new members section.

Gedanken · 24 November 2006, 10:00 PM

That's helluva shot, Adrian! I'm actually in the market for a 400D as well in the next few months, and I'm starting to pay attention to what lenses to get.

Uncle-AJ · 24 November 2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

That's helluva shot, Adrian! I'm actually in the market for a 400D as well in the next few months, and I'm starting to pay attention to what lenses to get.

Thanks James and good luck with the camera.

Gedanken · 24 November 2006, 10:06 PM

Thanks, Adrian! I figure I'll pick up the 400D in March - then I'll be flooding this forum with photos!

The one thing I'll definitely be looking forward to is not having to put up with shutter lag anymore!

BruceS · 24 November 2006, 10:14 PM

I have a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens that has worked well and wasn't terribly expensive. It also makes a great portrait lens!
Cheers,
Bruce

25 November 2006, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I took this picture of a dragonfly hand held with my 105mm 2.8 VR Nikon lens. As you can see the vibration reduction has kept the picture very sharp. I'd go for a 105 over a 50mm because you don't need to be as close to the subject. Chip posted some macro shots recently that he'd taken with a budget macro lens and they were great. Just shows you don't need to break the bank.

Great shot Adrian, truly outstanding. BTW, did you know the dragonfly is the fastest insect in flight? LOL

SLRdude · 25 November 2006, 05:26 AM

I have a Quantarai f/2.8 50mm 1:1 ration macro lens.
If I remember... I think i paid somewhere in the 300 USD range for it.
Works great though.

25 November 2006, 08:01 AM

Wow Chip - those are great macro shots!

Gedanken · 25 November 2006, 10:32 AM

Whoa.

Chip, you've done it again!

Flyjet601 · 25 November 2006, 10:35 AM

Those are all great shots and info........thanks

I can definetly see the advantages of a Macro lens. I will probably opt for the 105mm....

I will post some pix ASAP......

Rockrolex · 25 November 2006, 12:22 PM

Adrian and Chip, once again you have each outdone yourselves. Magnificant close ups, all of them.

Subfiend · 25 November 2006, 02:11 PM

I have a Canon 20D and I use the Canon 100mm AF macro lens. It's a great combination.

Prince · 25 November 2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by comatox

I have a Quantarai f/2.8 50mm 1:1 ration macro lens...

Holy crap, chip!!! I had to stand on the other side of the room to see those. Fantastic macros!!!

Flyjet601 · 25 November 2006, 03:19 PM

Those are some fantastic shots. I look forward to experimenting with the pix......

Chip do yo uuse a tripod or hand held?

Mark · 25 November 2006, 03:26 PM

Sweet shots !

I hope to be taking some killer pictures in the near future. I have a new Nikon D80 that is going to be mainly used to photograph my children. Sports, Motocross, day to day candids, etc. Ofcourse I hope to use it to take some killer watch pictures all the same.

PS......Anyone know how to use this thing ?

JJ Irani · 25 November 2006, 03:52 PM

Great pics, Chip.

Every modern day digital camera would have "macro" mode. Just a question of knowing how to use it properly and with the correct lighting....that's all.....and you're in business!!

Prince · 25 November 2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

...PS......Anyone know how to use this thing ?

Ummm, point it at something and click the button???

How ya been, Mark? I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family, and how 'bout them Jags!!! Great Monday night game. Paulie was POSITIVE the Giants were gonna kick our butts... Hahahahahaaaaaa!!!!

Mark · 25 November 2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Ummm, point it at something and click the button???

How ya been, Mark? I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family, and how 'bout them Jags!!! Great Monday night game. Paulie was POSITIVE the Giants were gonna kick our butts... Hahahahahaaaaaa!!!!

Thanks for the awesome advice. Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family. Nothing like eating so much, you just want to sit back and go to sleep for acouple hours watching football.

Speaking of football......Go Jags ! We put a spanking on your team Paul.

Could have been a different outcome had you not had Tom Coughlin. History ! We had our run with Mr. Personality.

Prince · 26 November 2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

Thanks for the awesome advice...

Any time, Mark. I'm here for ya!

Now down to some serious talk! We really MUST do lunch - sorry I had to beg off the last time, but I think the time has come now. PM me, and we'll discuss those last plans. They sounded VERY good.

BTW, the Jags will win the game tomorrow afternoon against Buffalo as well. Garrard is quaterback. Things are LOOKING UP!!!

Mark · 26 November 2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Any time, Mark. I'm here for ya!

Now down to some serious talk! We really MUST do lunch - sorry I had to beg off the last time, but I think the time has come now. PM me, and we'll discuss those last plans. They sounded VERY good.

BTW, the Jags will win the game tomorrow afternoon against Buffalo as well. Garrard is quaterback. Things are LOOKING UP!!!

Poor Paulie !

First we dust the Giants and next the Bills.

Lunch is way overdue. I'll PM you and we'll make it happen.

Prince · 26 November 2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

Poor Paulie !

First we dust the Giants and next the Bills.

Lunch is way overdue. I'll PM you and we'll make it happen.

Yeah, we can say it to him like he said it to us... "You're GOIN' DOWWWWN!!!"

Sounds great RE lunch, Mark.

mailman · 26 November 2006, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Ummm, Paulie was POSITIVE the Giants were gonna kick our butts... Hahahahahaaaaaa!!!!

Oh well, sh!t happens

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

Speaking of football......Go Jags ! We put a spanking on your team Paul.

Could have been a different outcome had you not had Tom Coughlin. History ! We had our run with Mr. Personality.

Listen you inferior tosser, where did I ever say that the Giants were my team?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

Poor Paulie !

First we dust the Giants and next the Bills.

I'm not a fan of the oh for four Bills either

I'm a lifelong Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

They're not having a good year this year but how many Super Bowls have the Jags won?

Prince · 26 November 2006, 09:03 AM

Sour grapes, Mark.

Oh, and did I see you call Mark an "inferior tosser"? Wash your mouth out with soap, Paulie!!!

SLRdude · 26 November 2006, 10:27 AM

Just saw a spider on my carpet.

So I did the best thing that came to mind: Sprayed Hairspray on it then photographed it. LOL

Flyjet601 · 26 November 2006, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Just saw a spider on my carpet.

So I did the best thing that came to mind: Sprayed Hairspray on it then photographed it. LOL

....poor spider never realized he would be on the internet one day

24 November 2006, 06:57 PM	#1
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Macro Lens I recently purchased a Canon EOS 400D for my digital photography needs(yes pix of my watches ) I was recently looking at getting a Macro lens for this photography. How many of you use macro lens for close up photography?...and what are your thoughts

24 November 2006, 08:20 PM	#2
ram "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: great israel Posts: 4	hello evrybody i am new in this forom

24 November 2006, 09:32 PM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Yeah, Robert's right there. I've recently started using macro lenses with my PowerShot S1IS, and the focus really is hard to get right. As you can see in the photo below, it doesn't take much for the edges to go out of focus: __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2006, 09:44 PM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I took this picture of a dragonfly hand held with my 105mm 2.8 VR Nikon lens. As you can see the vibration reduction has kept the picture very sharp. I'd go for a 105 over a 50mm because you don't need to be as close to the subject. Chip posted some macro shots recently that he'd taken with a budget macro lens and they were great. Just shows you don't need to break the bank. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 November 2006, 10:00 PM	#7
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	That's helluva shot, Adrian! I'm actually in the market for a 400D as well in the next few months, and I'm starting to pay attention to what lenses to get. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2006, 08:49 PM	#3
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I have used macros, micros, bellows and reverse lens adapters. Beware that you lose a lot of your depth of field so plan on f/64 to get a decent amount in focus. Maybe get a tripod, a string light source, and have patience. The nice thing about digital is you do not spend $50 in film before you finally "get it."

24 November 2006, 10:06 PM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, Adrian! I figure I'll pick up the 400D in March - then I'll be flooding this forum with photos! The one thing I'll definitely be looking forward to is not having to put up with shutter lag anymore! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2006, 10:14 PM	#10
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I have a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens that has worked well and wasn't terribly expensive. It also makes a great portrait lens! Cheers, Bruce

25 November 2006, 05:26 AM	#12
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I have a Quantarai f/2.8 50mm 1:1 ration macro lens. If I remember... I think i paid somewhere in the 300 USD range for it. Works great though. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

25 November 2006, 08:01 AM	#13
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Wow Chip - those are great macro shots!

25 November 2006, 10:32 AM	#14
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Whoa. Chip, you've done it again! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

25 November 2006, 10:35 AM	#15
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Those are all great shots and info........thanks I can definetly see the advantages of a Macro lens. I will probably opt for the 105mm.... I will post some pix ASAP......

25 November 2006, 12:22 PM	#16
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,521	Adrian and Chip, once again you have each outdone yourselves. Magnificant close ups, all of them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

25 November 2006, 02:11 PM	#17
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	I have a Canon 20D and I use the Canon 100mm AF macro lens. It's a great combination. __________________ Subfiend

25 November 2006, 03:19 PM	#19
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Those are some fantastic shots. I look forward to experimenting with the pix...... Chip do yo uuse a tripod or hand held?

25 November 2006, 03:26 PM	#20
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Sweet shots ! I hope to be taking some killer pictures in the near future. I have a new Nikon D80 that is going to be mainly used to photograph my children. Sports, Motocross, day to day candids, etc. Ofcourse I hope to use it to take some killer watch pictures all the same. PS......Anyone know how to use this thing ?

25 November 2006, 03:52 PM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great pics, Chip. Every modern day digital camera would have "macro" mode. Just a question of knowing how to use it properly and with the correct lighting....that's all.....and you're in business!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 November 2006, 09:03 AM	#28
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Sour grapes, Mark. Oh, and did I see you call Mark an "inferior tosser"? Wash your mouth out with soap, Paulie!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

26 November 2006, 10:27 AM	#29
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Just saw a spider on my carpet. So I did the best thing that came to mind: Sprayed Hairspray on it then photographed it. LOL __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

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