Venus 60mm 2:1 macro lens!
Feb 7, 2015 11:33:56 #
Sharing a few images taken with this lens either a Canon 70D or 40D. Both full flash and natural light shots.
Pros: Great to be able to go from infinity focus and all the way to 2:1 without having to add any tubes or teleconverter or diopter lens. No risk of exposing the sensor to dust. It's also cheaper than most other 1:1 macro lenses.
Cons: The lack of auto aperture makes full flash photography a challenge. I normally use f/11 on my Canon. At my typical setting of ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/11, the viewfinder is very dim, which makes focusing a challenge. Good ambient focusing light is needed.
But I think it's worth it. I am still working to improve on my current focusing light rig, especially for this lens.
More thoughts and images here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2015/02/venus-60mm-21-macro-lens.html
Full flash, night macro
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6392 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Full flash, day macro
Venus 60mm IMG_5781 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Natural light, live view, timer, tripod. Nice bokeh
Venus 60mm IMG_5866 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Natural light, live view, timer, tripod.
Venus 60mm IMG_5827 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Natural light, handheld
Venus 60mm sample IMG_5703 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Full flash, night macro
Venus 60mm sample shot_MG_6366 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Full Flash, day macro, 2:1 magnification
Venus 60mm sample IMG_5755 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Ful flash, day macro, 2:1 magnification
Venus 60mm IMG_5888 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on Flickr
Pros: Great to be able to go from infinity focus and all the way to 2:1 without having to add any tubes or teleconverter or diopter lens. No risk of exposing the sensor to dust. It's also cheaper than most other 1:1 macro lenses.
Cons: The lack of auto aperture makes full flash photography a challenge. I normally use f/11 on my Canon. At my typical setting of ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/11, the viewfinder is very dim, which makes focusing a challenge. Good ambient focusing light is needed.
But I think it's worth it. I am still working to improve on my current focusing light rig, especially for this lens.
More thoughts and images here: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/2015/02/venus-60mm-21-macro-lens.html
Full flash, night macro
Venus 60mm sample image_MG_6392 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFull flash, day macro
Venus 60mm IMG_5781 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrNatural light, live view, timer, tripod. Nice bokeh
Venus 60mm IMG_5866 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrNatural light, live view, timer, tripod.
Venus 60mm IMG_5827 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrNatural light, handheld
Venus 60mm sample IMG_5703 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFull flash, night macro
Venus 60mm sample shot_MG_6366 sample by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFull Flash, day macro, 2:1 magnification
Venus 60mm sample IMG_5755 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFul flash, day macro, 2:1 magnification
Venus 60mm IMG_5888 by Kurt (orionmystery.blogspot.com), on FlickrFeb 7, 2015 11:37:29 #
Feb 7, 2015 12:22:29 #
:thumbup: Very nice selection of different lighting conditions and magnifications. You have put this lens through its paces.
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Feb 9, 2015 00:18:31 #
Excellent shots Kurt. I'll be curious to hear your opinion after you have used the lens in the field for a few months.
Feb 9, 2015 07:59:03 #
Feb 9, 2015 09:20:03 #
Excellent shots and detail.
So far all of the reviews I have seen have been favorable with minor caveats.
I really like the detail on the jumping spiders.
Thank you.
So far all of the reviews I have seen have been favorable with minor caveats.
I really like the detail on the jumping spiders.
Thank you.
Feb 9, 2015 12:43:48 #
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