Close up focal length
Sep 10, 2018 08:36:41 #
I appreciate everyone's help regarding my past inquiries. What is the best focal length for close up photos, flowers, small intricate things, animal facial expressions, etc. I have a Nikon D750. Any tips regarding type of lens, focal length and/or camera/lens settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Sep 10, 2018 08:37:35 #
Look for images from the Nikon 105 macro and you'll likely find the lens and focal length you're looking for.
Sep 10, 2018 08:46:09 #
While I hear Macro types talk about 100 as a great length, you might want to get more specific advice from the True Macro forum @ https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Sep 10, 2018 08:47:14 #
Sep 10, 2018 13:01:17 #
Flowers are sometimes not a good subject for macro lenses because it makes them look too large. A small bud winds up looking like a giant orchid. A 50mm prime lens works well, especially if you want a shallow depth of field. Outdoors in good light you can use any zoom lens, even a telephoto or a wide angle to zoom in on the flower.
Sep 10, 2018 13:09:57 #
frankmittel wrote:
I appreciate everyone's help regarding my past inquiries. What is the best focal length for close up photos, flowers, small intricate things, animal facial expressions, etc. I have a Nikon D750. Any tips regarding type of lens, focal length and/or camera/lens settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
That depends you you and your "workflow/style", but in general, a longer focal length (like 180 or 200) will give you a longer working distance to your subjects, and that is preferable when shooting macros of skittish critters, for just close-up shots any close focusing lens should do fine, just take your pick!
Sep 10, 2018 13:16:09 #
frankmittel wrote:
I appreciate everyone's help regarding my past inquiries. What is the best focal length for close up photos, flowers, small intricate things, animal facial expressions, etc. I have a Nikon D750. Any tips regarding type of lens, focal length and/or camera/lens settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Depending on the working distance you anticipate, anything from a 90-105mm to 200mm. I use a 150mm, 180mm - both macro, and a 45 PC-E and 85 PC-E which offer 1:2 magnification at nearest focus distance.
Sep 10, 2018 13:28:30 #
Eddy Vortex wrote:
I've very surprised and happy using my 18-400 (focusing at 18" at the 400 end).
A lens that gives a 1:3 magnification ratio may not be enough for small flowers, even if you are only 18" away.
At the same distance, a Tamron 180 macro provides 1:1, or put another way, the image is 3x bigger.
That is just part of the equation. A true macro is optimized for working at or near it's minimum focus distance. A zoom is not. A 22X zoom? Definitely not.
There is no doubt that you are getting some decent results, however it may not be what the OP is looking for.
Sep 10, 2018 13:31:20 #
Bobspez wrote:
Flowers are sometimes not a good subject for macro lenses because it makes them look too large. A small bud winds up looking like a giant orchid. A 50mm prime lens works well, especially if you want a shallow depth of field. Outdoors in good light you can use any zoom lens, even a telephoto or a wide angle to zoom in on the flower.
Really?
Sep 10, 2018 15:40:40 #
What exactly are you skeptical of? The macro part or the different focal length part?
Gene51 wrote:
Really?
Sep 11, 2018 07:53:05 #
Try the Canon 500D, yes it will work on Nikons too. It comes in several sizes and is a two element lens and not a diopter. https://www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=canon+500d
frankmittel wrote:
I appreciate everyone's help regarding my past inquiries. What is the best focal length for close up photos, flowers, small intricate things, animal facial expressions, etc. I have a Nikon D750. Any tips regarding type of lens, focal length and/or camera/lens settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Sep 11, 2018 09:42:07 #
There are several good lenses available in the 90-105mm range. Any of them should work for you just fine.
Sep 11, 2018 19:29:07 #
jwn
Loc: SOUTHEAST GEORGIA USA
go to the macro section on UHH.....I use the Canon 100mm macro lens with my 5div.
Sep 11, 2018 20:28:59 #
frankmittel wrote:
I appreciate everyone's help regarding my past inquiries. What is the best focal length for close up photos, flowers, small intricate things, animal facial expressions, etc. I have a Nikon D750. Any tips regarding type of lens, focal length and/or camera/lens settings would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I think I would want a 150mm Sigma on full frame to do what you want ....
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