Canon 100mm L & 180mm L
Jan 29, 2012 09:57:08 #
Any one have thoughts on which lens is better for macro if money is not a factor?
Jan 29, 2012 10:34:03 #
papakatz45 wrote:
Any one have thoughts on which lens is better for macro if money is not a factor?
How approachable are your more likely subjects? I have no problem sneaking up on a flower.... flying insects are another matter. The 180 allows a longer shooting distance, so likely subject matter would be my deciding factor.
Jan 29, 2012 13:20:08 #
Working Distance (WD) for the 100-mm lens on a Canon APS-C format is about 160-mm = 6.3-inches.
WD for the 180-mm lens is about 290-mm = 11.3-inches.
With my 105-mm macro lens on a DX format Nikon, the WD for most of my insect field photography is between 8-inches to 12-inches. To obtain best DOF, I rarely shoot at 1:1, which would be 6-inches WD.
WD for the 180-mm lens is about 290-mm = 11.3-inches.
With my 105-mm macro lens on a DX format Nikon, the WD for most of my insect field photography is between 8-inches to 12-inches. To obtain best DOF, I rarely shoot at 1:1, which would be 6-inches WD.
Sensor sizes
Jan 29, 2012 13:51:51 #
Thanks. When you cite the working distance, there's just not that much difference between 100 & 180. Incorrect assumption on my part
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