Few pics taken with a new macro lens
Oct 7, 2016 13:18:41 #
Trying to get back into macro-photography, haven't done any macro shots for a while. Trying out my new Sigma 105mm macro lens on a Canon 6D.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Exif info image #2:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D (20.2Mp full frame)
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2016-08-06
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: ƒ/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Exif info image #2:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D (20.2Mp full frame)
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2016-08-06
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: ƒ/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Oct 7, 2016 14:02:23 #
Oct 7, 2016 14:34:59 #
Thank you for your comment tinusbum, I like this lens also it is a very sharp lens, it just tends to be a little slow to focus sometime.
Oct 7, 2016 15:03:49 #
Oct 7, 2016 17:55:00 #
You own an excellent lens. If I ever have to replace my Nikkor 105G, it will be a Sigma 105mm.
Your exposure looks correct. Exif says no speedlight illumination. Was image #2 captured in subdued, available (sun)light?
Just as a reminder, your macro lens MUST be at Minimum Focusing Distance in order to capture a true macro photograph (1:1 magnification). Some of us shoot at a bit further distance in order to increase DoF, then crop to 1:1 mag in post processing, along with normal image editing.
Your exposure looks correct. Exif says no speedlight illumination. Was image #2 captured in subdued, available (sun)light?
Just as a reminder, your macro lens MUST be at Minimum Focusing Distance in order to capture a true macro photograph (1:1 magnification). Some of us shoot at a bit further distance in order to increase DoF, then crop to 1:1 mag in post processing, along with normal image editing.
Oct 7, 2016 18:42:10 #
Oct 7, 2016 18:55:53 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you Douglass. Yes Image #2 was captured available light, but not in direct sunlight. Also thank you for a reminder, will definitely try that.Was image #2 captured in subdued, available (sun)light?
Oct 8, 2016 05:04:19 #
Oct 8, 2016 14:51:41 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
No specular highlights in background, so no 'bokeh', only out-of-focus background.I particularly like the second and its Bokeh background.
Per Wikipedia - Bokeh has been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh
Visual examples of bokeh: https://www.google.com/search?q=bokeh&lr=&as_qdr=all&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiUkJmk78vPAhVFHGMKHf47DjUQsAQISQ&biw=1920&bih=969
Oct 8, 2016 16:20:07 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Yes, or course you are right. I do tend to use the word incorrectly and will desist forthwith. Thanks.No specular highlights in background, so no 'bokeh', only out-of-focus background.
Oct 9, 2016 04:13:06 #
metro2 wrote:
VERY nice, Metro. I'm sure you'll love your new toy!! You said it was slow to focus sometimes. do you take your macros with auto-focus or do you use manual?Thank you for your comment tinusbum, I like this lens also it is a very sharp lens, it just tends to be a little slow to focus sometime.
Oct 9, 2016 18:22:18 #
Thank you Gym.
When I capture macro images like stationary subjects I use manual focus and AI-Servo (this is a Canon setting, I believe it is called AF-C for Nikon cameras) for moving subjects like bees or some butterflies.
When I capture macro images like stationary subjects I use manual focus and AI-Servo (this is a Canon setting, I believe it is called AF-C for Nikon cameras) for moving subjects like bees or some butterflies.
Oct 9, 2016 18:34:52 #
Oct 10, 2016 01:46:16 #
metro2 wrote:
Looking good.Here are few more. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
We would like to enlarge your images to appreciate minute detail. Please, please, please, when posting images, check the box labeled (store original).
Oct 10, 2016 09:02:24 #
Thank you Douglass, Will check the box labeled (store original) in my future postings.
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