Difference between 100mm & 180mm Macro Lens
Mar 8, 2016 13:28:37 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
I currently am using a 100 mm Tokina on a crop sensor Nikon D7100.
Will the addition of a 180 macro make that much of a difference in the ease of taking pictures of bugs etc.? What is your advice and/or opinions?
Thanks for the help in this great forum.
Will the addition of a 180 macro make that much of a difference in the ease of taking pictures of bugs etc.? What is your advice and/or opinions?
Thanks for the help in this great forum.
Mar 8, 2016 13:39:52 #
A lot more working distance between you and the bug, so lesss chance of scaring them off and more room to add lighting and possibly less chance the bug off by the lens shaddow.
Downside is that the lens will be a lot heavier.
Downside is that the lens will be a lot heavier.
Mar 8, 2016 13:40:38 #
The most simple answer is:
For any give reproduction ratio, such as 1:1, you'll be a bit farther away from the subject.
Probably MORE $$$$$ involved, too
I'm sure you'll get a lot more comments. Some good and some that are WAGs.
For any give reproduction ratio, such as 1:1, you'll be a bit farther away from the subject.
Probably MORE $$$$$ involved, too
I'm sure you'll get a lot more comments. Some good and some that are WAGs.
Mar 8, 2016 13:44:19 #
yes,especially if you decide to use tubes.the more distance between your lens and your bug the better .if you dont intend to use tubes i dont know if its worth it
Mar 8, 2016 13:54:01 #
tinusbum wrote:
Tom gets my vote as a very skilled user of the 180mm with tubes. Check him out on the True Macro Forum.yes,especially if you decide to use tubes.the more distance between your lens and your bug the better .if you dont intend to use tubes i dont know if its worth it
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Mar 8, 2016 17:08:11 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
Thanks to everyone for their replies.
Tom, do you have information on how you use your 150 mm Sigma with the tubes? I am new to macro and I have tubes that I have not used.
Tom, do you have information on how you use your 150 mm Sigma with the tubes? I am new to macro and I have tubes that I have not used.
Mar 8, 2016 20:25:50 #
latebloomer wrote:
Start out with just the 36mm tube, set your lens to 1:1 mag, and focus by moving your camera back and forth. Most of us do not use tripods, but will always lean against something, or rest hands or arms against trees, fences, buildings, or whatever. good luckTom, do you have information on how you use your 150 mm Sigma with the tubes? I am new to macro and I have tubes that I have not used.
Mar 8, 2016 21:32:12 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks.Start out with just the 36mm tube, set your lens to 1:1 mag, and focus by moving your camera back and forth. Most of us do not use tripods, but will always lean against something, or rest hands or arms against trees, fences, buildings, or whatever. good luck
Mar 9, 2016 06:48:28 #
I have the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 EX IS HSM lens on a D7000 and D810. The Minimum Focusing Distance (sensor to subject) is 18-inches. Fantastic lens. It's so good at so many things besides macro and to me the bokeh is to die for. That is subjective between what people like but I love it. Good luck with your decisions.
Mar 9, 2016 10:39:08 #
If you have a tele-converter, using it with the 100mm will give a pretty good approximation.
Mar 9, 2016 15:59:25 #
trigger finger
Loc: Beautiful Polk Co. Fl.
I just got the 100mm Tokina and am getting used to it, the distance from the old 40mm is amazing! I don't know when you find it's overkill on the length from the bugs but the farther back you are you have limbs and leaves in the way sometimes. If you've got a clear shot then of course, and like they say the tubes I guess come into play. I've never used them, but I did put a teleconverter on my old 40mm and the autofocus wouldn't work and manual focus was soft images for me anyway. I too got a d7100 at the xmas sale and now the Tokina and I'm walking around really happy! Good luck it's going to work out for you either way.
Mar 9, 2016 19:24:12 #
I have and use both the Canon 100 and 180. The 180 is for insects and the 100 for flowers. Each has its benefits. The 180 gives you a lot more working distance which is good for bugs and lizards. The 100 allows you to get up close to easily frame flowers. Just my thoughts.
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