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May 20, 2015 18:36:34   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
Bob Yankle wrote:
To continue what Jerry was saying, you almost always want to use a tripod for Macro work. And to control the razor-thin DOF you will be getting, you may want to set your Aperture to f/8, f/9, f/10, or f/11.

In my estimation, the best Macro lens Canon ever made was the 100mm prime. So, of your lens, I would choose the Canon f/2.8 70 - 200 mm III, set at 100mm focal distance. Of your cameras, realize that your 7D MK II would magnify the results even further.

As an experiment one time, I used a Canon 70-300mm lens with extension tubes (I added ALL of them), and got a beautiful closeup (on a 7D at the time).
To continue what Jerry was saying, you almost alwa... (show quote)


Bob, I have the Tamron 90mm macro I could use on my Canon 5D MK II. Would I get similar results with this combination using extension tubes?
Thanks; Michael

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May 20, 2015 19:07:26   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.
Mark

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May 21, 2015 00:54:09   #
JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA
 
markngolf wrote:
I have a set of Kenko extension tubes for Canon Ef lenses. My lenses are:
Canon f/1.4 500 mm prime
Canon f/2.8 24 - 70 mm II
Canon f/2.8 70 - 200 mm III
Canon Telephoto Extender 2x III
I shoot Canon 5 d M III and Canon 7d M II
I have a tri and mono pod.

I want to do some macro work with flowers. Which lens and extension tubes should I use. I have not done any macro work before, but I do extensive photography.
Thanks,
Mark


Don't afraid to use your longer lesses for this. The longer lenses make your working distance longer meaning that you are less likely to frighten your targets. I have a 100mm macro lens and it is great. But the extension tubes with the 200mm zoom will deliver superb results too.

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May 21, 2015 08:12:35   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Thanks Jim,
Mark

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