Got a NIIIIKON Camera ... and a new 105 2.8 Micro
Aug 4, 2014 12:35:33 #
I bought an AF-S 105 2.8 IF-ED VR Micro this morning! I thought I'd submit my very first attempt at macro so I can watch my progress through the years! Whoohoo!
I also own a 105 DC, which is an awesome lens for portraits, but I love our world's minutia so decided to get this one, too. Very different bokeh on this lens; both are sharp and FAST!
Comments always welcome. I'm a newbie at this macro sport.
Nikon D600, f/10, 1/125, Raw, ISO 1000, Aperture priority
I also own a 105 DC, which is an awesome lens for portraits, but I love our world's minutia so decided to get this one, too. Very different bokeh on this lens; both are sharp and FAST!
Comments always welcome. I'm a newbie at this macro sport.
Nikon D600, f/10, 1/125, Raw, ISO 1000, Aperture priority
Aug 4, 2014 12:42:18 #
The new lens looks like it gives you a very sharp image. I'm sure you'll have a great time exploring its capabilities.
--Bob
--Bob
Aug 4, 2014 13:02:53 #
Both are great pictures. It sounds and more importantly, looks, as if you are all set.
Dennis
Dennis
Aug 4, 2014 13:29:49 #
Aug 4, 2014 14:09:37 #
Aug 4, 2014 14:36:27 #
Welcome to the Macro Forum. I strongly recommend that you read the following thread:
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
Aug 4, 2014 15:27:08 #
Thank you, Nikonian. I read through it before I bought the lens. Let me know if I flop my hairy toe across the "Close-Up Photography" line!
Aug 4, 2014 15:35:55 #
Here is the Exif info on image #1. Will you be relying on available light, or do you plan to try speedlight illumination for macro?
Camera Model: NIKON D600
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2014-08-04
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.0080 s (1/125-sec)
ISO equiv: 1000
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Camera Model: NIKON D600
Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
Image Date: 2014-08-04
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.0080 s (1/125-sec)
ISO equiv: 1000
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Aug 4, 2014 15:55:46 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I'm sure I'll be trying my hand at speedlight in order to increase DOF.Will you be relying on available light, or do you plan to try speedlight illumination for macro?
Aug 4, 2014 17:41:56 #
Mormorazzi wrote:
When you get the urge, take a look at pages #4 & #5 here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-4.html Which speedlight do you own?I'm sure I'll be trying my hand at speedlight in order to increase DOF.
Aug 4, 2014 23:08:13 #
These are very nice Mormorazzi and thank you for the Paul Simon "Kodachrome" flashback. I love that song....
Aug 6, 2014 23:04:40 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I'm back! (Just welcomed our fifth grandchild, a boy-child, into the world!) When you get the urge, take a look at pages #4 & #5 here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-4.html Which speedlight do you own?
I own a Nikon SB-600 speedlight. Hmmm. We just finished a half-gallon of ice cream and I have two kinds of paper towels. Looks like I'm good to go. (This paragraph is for the benefit of my husband, who, I'm sure is in a panic as I look at all the cool new toys I NEED to support my habit.)
Sep 16, 2014 07:57:48 #
Sep 16, 2014 20:04:24 #
Mormorazzi wrote:
My macro set-up is a Nikon D5200 with Nikkor 105G, a Nikon SB-600 speedlight with a $15 FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser. You are quite close to a very decent macro set-up of your own.I own a Nikon SB-600 speedlight.
Sep 16, 2014 22:22:25 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Hey, thanks! Can you tell me how the soft box is rigged to the camera?My macro set-up is a Nikon D5200 with Nikkor 105G, a Nikon SB-600 speedlight with a $15 FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
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