Venus 60mm 2:1 macro lens - field test images
Feb 3, 2015 02:11:45 #
I managed to take the Venus 60mm 2X macro lens out for a test a couple of nights ago. Probably not a great idea to use a fully manual lens with no auto stop-down for the first time in the dark!!!
Since the lens has to be stopped down to F11 (my aperture setting) when focusing, the viewfinder is very very dark. I use a Fenix E11 flashlight/torchlight for focusing light (shoot through diffuser). But a lot of the times, I had to use my bigger bug hunting flashlight/torchlight to help me focus better.
Most were taken at F11, 1/200, ISO200 with a 70D, and lit with a single 270EX and concave diffuser. Mostly less than 1:1 unless otherwise stated.
Full Res images available on my Flickr page. Click on the image too see it on Flickr. Link to full res image in the comment section.
Less than 1:1
_MG_6414 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
2:1
_MG_6405 smple by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6392 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6384 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Venus 60mm sample shot_MG_6366 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
OOF...the first few field test images I took out there in the dark. My first time using a fully manual macro lens with no auto stopdown.
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6347 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
I also did a quick comparison of the Venus 60mm vs Tamron 60 & MP-E65 at 1:1. Full res images included there.
Venus 60 at 1X_MG_6551 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Venus 60 vs MP-E65 at 2X. Full res images included.
Venus 60 at 2X_MG_6544 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Since the lens has to be stopped down to F11 (my aperture setting) when focusing, the viewfinder is very very dark. I use a Fenix E11 flashlight/torchlight for focusing light (shoot through diffuser). But a lot of the times, I had to use my bigger bug hunting flashlight/torchlight to help me focus better.
Most were taken at F11, 1/200, ISO200 with a 70D, and lit with a single 270EX and concave diffuser. Mostly less than 1:1 unless otherwise stated.
Full Res images available on my Flickr page. Click on the image too see it on Flickr. Link to full res image in the comment section.
Less than 1:1
_MG_6414 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr2:1
_MG_6405 smple by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrVenus 60mm sample image_MG_6392 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrVenus 60mm sample image_MG_6384 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrVenus 60mm sample shot_MG_6366 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrOOF...the first few field test images I took out there in the dark. My first time using a fully manual macro lens with no auto stopdown.
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6347 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrI also did a quick comparison of the Venus 60mm vs Tamron 60 & MP-E65 at 1:1. Full res images included there.
Venus 60 at 1X_MG_6551 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrVenus 60 vs MP-E65 at 2X. Full res images included.
Venus 60 at 2X_MG_6544 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFeb 3, 2015 02:44:24 #
I sure wish we could download your images for examination like all others here.
While these look really promising, most of use like to pixel peep :wink: Besides, I think you could make any lens look good Kurt :wink: :-)
While these look really promising, most of use like to pixel peep :wink: Besides, I think you could make any lens look good Kurt :wink: :-)
Feb 3, 2015 03:15:21 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Thanks, Bill. Full Res images are available in the comment section of respective images. Just click the image to go to my Flickr page.I sure wish we could download your images for examination like all others here.
While these look really promising, most of use like to pixel peep :wink: Besides, I think you could make any lens look good Kurt :wink: :-)
While these look really promising, most of use like to pixel peep :wink: Besides, I think you could make any lens look good Kurt :wink: :-)
Feb 3, 2015 03:43:24 #
Of course.Feb 3, 2015 04:34:38 #
Feb 3, 2015 10:12:50 #
Feb 3, 2015 12:49:24 #
orionmystery wrote:
I went there and looked for "full res" but didn't see what you describe. What am I missing?:|Thanks, Bill. Full Res images are available in the comment section of respective images. Just click the image to go to my Flickr page.
Feb 3, 2015 13:28:07 #
Flyextreme wrote:
When I click on one of Kurt's photos, I am taken to the same photo in his Flickr page. Now my cursor shows as a "+" inside of a magnifying glass icon, which allows me to enlarge.I went there and looked for "full res" but didn't see what you describe. What am I missing?:|
Feb 3, 2015 13:37:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
For whatever reason, I can't get my cursor to do that. However, if I click on the image, I get a "view all sizes" option which works pretty well indeed. I wish I had known about this sooner :| The performance of this lens seems to warrant consideration.When I click on one of Kurt's photos, I am taken to the same photo in his Flickr page. Now my cursor shows as a "+" inside of a magnifying glass icon, which allows me to enlarge.
Feb 3, 2015 14:03:20 #
Kurt, to achieve 1:1 magnification with this 60-mm lens, what is the Working Distance (lens front element to subject)?
Feb 4, 2015 00:15:38 #
Thanks for these Kurt. It is good to see your results.
Did Venus send you the lens for evaluation? Funny you should bring this up, as last night, a macro buddy sent me a link to Thomas Shahan's review. In case you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSpE_JE7Uyo
*EDIT* oops I see you commented on Thomas' video...
Did Venus send you the lens for evaluation? Funny you should bring this up, as last night, a macro buddy sent me a link to Thomas Shahan's review. In case you're interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSpE_JE7Uyo
*EDIT* oops I see you commented on Thomas' video...
Feb 4, 2015 00:42:09 #
Here is the Venus website: http://www.VenusLens.net
Here is Thomas' website: http://www.ThomasShahan.com
SRP: $379.00 for standard mount cameras (Nikon F / Canon EF / Sony Alpha / Pentax K)
Here is Thomas' website: http://www.ThomasShahan.com
SRP: $379.00 for standard mount cameras (Nikon F / Canon EF / Sony Alpha / Pentax K)
Feb 4, 2015 03:00:36 #
Guys, say if you click on the snake pic, you will land on this page. Look for links to full res images in the comment section on that page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orionmystery/16230068919
Douglass - at 1:1 mag, the filter is 60mm (2.36-in) from subject; at 2:1 mag, about 50mm (2-inch).
William - yes! I asked.
Douglass - at 1:1 mag, the filter is 60mm (2.36-in) from subject; at 2:1 mag, about 50mm (2-inch).
William - yes! I asked.
Feb 4, 2015 12:28:00 #
Can you post a photo of your macro photography 'rig?' Your camera, this lens, flash & diffuser?
GREAT shots, too! Thanks
GREAT shots, too! Thanks
Feb 4, 2015 14:10:23 #
twowindsbear wrote:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-6.html#4456269Can you post a photo of your macro photography 'rig?' Your camera, this lens, flash & diffuser?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-6.html#4456316
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