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FF or crop body for close-up/macro?
Apr 12, 2016 11:48:00   #
Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I have 2 top-end camera bodies, the 5DII and the 7DII. Now, for regular photos I fully understand the benefits of each, and which to use when.

When I start thinking about macro/close-up, though, my head gets muddled. Which is the best choice for this kind of shooting? The lens is effectively longer with the 7DII, so I can shoot from further away, but for shooting indoors, that is a hindrance rather than a help.

Maybe this question is obvious to others, but it certainly isn't to me, so I would appreciate some helpful hints...

Thanks,

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Apr 12, 2016 11:55:34   #
CAS1951 Loc: San Diego
 
I have the identical cameras, and I too, would be interested in what everyone has to say.

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Apr 12, 2016 11:59:33   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Bloke wrote:
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I have 2 top-end camera bodies, the 5DII and the 7DII. Now, for regular photos I fully understand the benefits of each, and which to use when.

When I start thinking about macro/close-up, though, my head gets muddled. Which is the best choice for this kind of shooting? The lens is effectively longer with the 7DII, so I can shoot from further away, but for shooting indoors, that is a hindrance rather than a help.

Maybe this question is obvious to others, but it certainly isn't to me, so I would appreciate some helpful hints...

Thanks,
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I... (show quote)


Phil, I do not know, however, I have a Sigma coming my way and plan on using it on my Canon T6s. With the crop sensor it will be around 168mm which would help with the distance from the subject. I know you already got that Canon lens or will have it shortly. We have a lot of fun coming our way.

Greg

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Apr 12, 2016 12:22:14   #
Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX
 
Bloke wrote:
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I have 2 top-end camera bodies, the 5DII and the 7DII. Now, for regular photos I fully understand the benefits of each, and which to use when.

When I start thinking about macro/close-up, though, my head gets muddled. Which is the best choice for this kind of shooting? The lens is effectively longer with the 7DII, so I can shoot from further away, but for shooting indoors, that is a hindrance rather than a help.

Maybe this question is obvious to others, but it certainly isn't to me, so I would appreciate some helpful hints...

Thanks,
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I... (show quote)

I have always thought the full frame would be better for macro as it is supposed to be able to produce a shallower depth of field. But I am curious also to see other responses to this. Great question!

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Apr 12, 2016 12:33:01   #
Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 
Laura72568 wrote:
I have always thought the full frame would be better for macro as it is supposed to be able to produce a shallower depth of field. But I am curious also to see other responses to this. Great question!


Yeah, that was my first thought too, but the more I think about it, the more confused I get...

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Apr 12, 2016 12:47:46   #
Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX
 
Here's an article that explains some of this... http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/full-frame-vs-crop-sensor-cameras-for-macro-photography--cms-24557

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Apr 12, 2016 17:30:30   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
I don't know, Phil. I use a full frame for all my closeups and anything from ultra wide to 100-400 zoom lenses. It all depends on what you're shooting and what you want to achieve.
Bloke wrote:
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I have 2 top-end camera bodies, the 5DII and the 7DII. Now, for regular photos I fully understand the benefits of each, and which to use when.

When I start thinking about macro/close-up, though, my head gets muddled. Which is the best choice for this kind of shooting? The lens is effectively longer with the 7DII, so I can shoot from further away, but for shooting indoors, that is a hindrance rather than a help.

Maybe this question is obvious to others, but it certainly isn't to me, so I would appreciate some helpful hints...

Thanks,
Due to my somewhat-maniacal upgrading this year, I... (show quote)

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Apr 12, 2016 18:45:10   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
In my humble opinion, Phil, I would use either & not worry about any small differences in performance. I use both full frame & crop sensor for close ups, with no particular preference. Why not try both & see what you think. :D

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Apr 12, 2016 22:18:41   #
Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 
DOOK wrote:
In my humble opinion, Phil, I would use either & not worry about any small differences in performance. I use both full frame & crop sensor for close ups, with no particular preference. Why not try both & see what you think. :D


I kinda have been... All my previous stuff - all the minerals and fossils and suchlike - were all shot with my original 7D. Since upgrading, I have been using the 5DII for the closeups. I did try an indoor session with some new mineral samples, using the 100mm 2.8L lens (although I am not sure which camera I used...), but I didn't like the results as much as I had with the old 50mm vivitar. I had to be so much further back, and using the light tent meant that *that* had to be up on top of my printer, so the tripod was extended much higher, and the width of the stance meant that it was further back even more...

I think for my indoor stuff, I will go back to the 50mm, using either camera.

The combination of the 100mm lens on the 5DII works really well outdoors, though! We finally had some sunshine this afternoon, although cold and windy, so I got set up outside and shot a whole bunch of the flowering phlox next door. I wasn't getting as close as I thought I should, and it turns out I had the focus switch limit set wrong. I did get some real nice 'group' shots, though, and once I get some of them processed, I will be posting them. When we get another decent day, I will be back out there going for some proper macro with them. At least, if it happens in the next few days, since I am working nearly every afternoon for the next couple of weeks.

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Apr 12, 2016 22:19:25   #
Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
 


They don't seem to feel that there is a strong case for either, do they?

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