What lens would you have used for this Macro Shot
Apr 25, 2018 12:58:32 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Gecko are extremely quick and skittish... so I don't think they make a "true" macro lens with long enough focal length and sufficient working distance. Not that true macro levels of magnification are needed for this shot.
The 200-500mm was a good choice... I might have used a 300mm with 1.4X or a 100-400mm zoom.... both of which are more than adequate for a shot like that. My 300mm f/4 is able to do around 0.27X and the 100-400 can go slightly over 0.30X, if memory serves. Plenty of magnification for that image.
The 200-500mm was a good choice... I might have used a 300mm with 1.4X or a 100-400mm zoom.... both of which are more than adequate for a shot like that. My 300mm f/4 is able to do around 0.27X and the 100-400 can go slightly over 0.30X, if memory serves. Plenty of magnification for that image.
Apr 25, 2018 13:20:06 #
Great shots! Love these little guys. And they are skittish. A 200-500? I have sooo much to learn!
Apr 25, 2018 13:25:31 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
On location in Hawaii .., Macro shot ,, ok , get out the primes .. 85mm... no wait .. 105mm .. 1.4...1.8... oh wait ..,lets just pull,out the 200-500 5.6 Nikon .. stick it up the buttt of a new D850 ... and give me something I can write home about ...OK .., I did ..and not by using the sweet spot of the lens .. , blasted full,out at 500mm ..distance 10ft ..
Sony A77II with Minolta 70-210 @ 210, 12mm tube, and Clear Image Zoom if needed.
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Apr 25, 2018 14:14:52 #
You use what is on the camera & if used properly, with the best glass, and with a little luck, you will get a photo you like.
I've shot some very nice macros of dragonflies with a 500mm prime & 1.4x attached, and some birds with a 105mm micro, as well as a panorama of elk in a field stitched together shot with a Nikkor 200mm micro.
I've shot some very nice macros of dragonflies with a 500mm prime & 1.4x attached, and some birds with a 105mm micro, as well as a panorama of elk in a field stitched together shot with a Nikkor 200mm micro.
Apr 25, 2018 14:28:45 #
Apr 25, 2018 15:00:29 #
alf85 wrote:
Super shot, i would have used the P900,LOL.
Regards, Alfie.
Regards, Alfie.
Is that a MOON LIZARD, Alfie? LOL ... sorry ... couldn't resist.
Apr 25, 2018 15:16:06 #
This is a close up not a macro , but a nice photo. I use a tokina 100mm prime photo and macro and I will use extensions
Apr 25, 2018 15:51:29 #
It would be shot with whatever lens was on my camera at the moment as a moment is all you have with those guys. I would prefer a 105mm.
Apr 25, 2018 15:51:52 #
I have used the Canon 300 2.8 with 2X on monopod for Dragonflies - works great !
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Apr 25, 2018 17:56:13 #
alx
Loc: NJ
Dr.Nikon wrote:
On location in Hawaii .., Macro shot ,, ok , get out the primes .. 85mm... no wait .. 105mm .. 1.4...1.8... oh wait ..,lets just pull,out the 200-500 5.6 Nikon .. stick it up the buttt of a new D850 ... and give me something I can write home about ...OK .., I did ..and not by using the sweet spot of the lens .. , blasted full,out at 500mm ..distance 10ft ..
I commend you for your patience, persistence and vision behind this superb photograph. I have a pretty good idea of the location (I can shut my eyes, smell the flowers, and picture it) and, if I am right, you were feet away from a magnificent vista and panoramic view that would have taken all of 30 seconds to shoot and you'd be on your way.
But then you'd just have another one of the millions of those shots that have been taken over the decades since Punchbowl opened.
Your VISION and hours of effort devoted to that Bird of Paradise delivered a beautiful portrait of a very elusive fellow! Kudos and congratulations on a very memorable photo!
Apr 25, 2018 19:38:05 #
Colors are too saturated for my tastes.
Apr 25, 2018 23:34:04 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
On location in Hawaii .., Macro shot ,, ok , get out the primes .. 85mm... no wait .. 105mm .. 1.4...1.8... oh wait ..,lets just pull,out the 200-500 5.6 Nikon .. stick it up the buttt of a new D850 ... and give me something I can write home about ...OK .., I did ..and not by using the Âsweet spot of the lens .. , blasted full,out at 500mm ..distance 10ft ..
They are fun to capture with a long lens. Nice image. Looks like you are already having fun with it. They are a plentiful target on the islands.
Apr 25, 2018 23:36:49 #
Apr 27, 2018 03:10:50 #
Well .., I finally got the Large D850 files to open on my MacBook Pro without having to see cant open these files
And guess what .. I found a shot that I triggered off as I thought I saw something when the bees were there ...wow .. the Gecko was really stalking the bees .. I did catch him ..
And guess what .. I found a shot that I triggered off as I thought I saw something when the bees were there ...wow .. the Gecko was really stalking the bees .. I did catch him ..
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