new lens first try
Mar 8, 2013 01:16:58 #
just got the MP-E 65 all 5X 100iso, 200th, f13, MT24 twin flash w/stofen, RRS macro set up, 5D mkll
3/16" long all freehand
also 3/16" long
Mar 8, 2013 02:31:22 #
Not too shabby!
Varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varied_carpet_beetle usually 3-mm long.
Varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varied_carpet_beetle usually 3-mm long.
Mar 9, 2013 08:56:30 #
Hi Bob I already own the same flash and I want to get the same lens as you now have. My question is how much DOF can you get with this lens. I see you went with f/13 but what can it do at the smallest f/ #? Does the depth of field decrease with higher mag or does it stay the same? Do you think this lens is going to work out in the field or is it just for in studio? I am interested in a full review from you on your new setup. I know others use this setup on the UHH macro site and I think we can get help from them as well.
With no IS on this lens do you have problems with camera movement?
Are you going with 1/200 shutter speed because that is flash sink speed and have you tried slower speeds?
With no IS on this lens do you have problems with camera movement?
Are you going with 1/200 shutter speed because that is flash sink speed and have you tried slower speeds?
Mar 9, 2013 10:42:20 #
congratulations on the new MP-E 65,i have been thinking about getting one and a canon camera for a year now.but i will probably just stick to my nikon with macro and tubes.i have seen so many great shots with the MP-E 65. have fun.tom
Mar 9, 2013 12:16:35 #
tinusbum wrote:
I came to the same conclusion. If I was starting out today, I would seriously consider going with Canon for this lens alone. For strictly macro use, the ability to go from 1:1 to 5:1 without adding tubes, etc would be the primary reason. However, it has very limited use--and it's spendy-- around $1100 as I recall. I guess, with my lenses, I'm "married" to Nikon. congratulations on the new MP-E 65,i have been thinking about getting one and a canon camera for a year now.but i will probably just stick to my nikon with macro and tubes.i have seen so many great shots with the MP-E 65. have fun.tom
(On the other hand: how many supermodels are great conversationalists?) ;-)
Mar 9, 2013 12:54:48 #
Mar 9, 2013 12:57:02 #
clicktime wrote:
DOF is VERY thin and the more you magnify the more you lose, I haven't had it long enough to answer your questions definitively , today I am walking around with it, just tried getting a jumping spider at 3X, it wasn't having it as the (WD)working distance is 2 inches went down to 1X which is 4 inches WD and chased it around. with flash you have the freeze affect so IS isn't an issue, without flash forget about it unless on tripod, gonna post some from last night on tripod (dead cricket) at 5X, more to follow definitely have my work cut out for me (have no doubt) thanks for lookingHi Bob I already own the same flash and I want to ... (show quote)
Mar 9, 2013 13:05:06 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks Tom - I hope I can at least match what your getting already with your setup, thanks for setting the goal post so high :evil:, looking at others work with it I couldn't NOT buy it, as I had the $ from my scrap brass/copper I turned in and B&H lowered price to $996 I pulled the trigger, and well now I am whirling from the challenge,congratulations on the new MP-E 65,i have been thinking about getting one and a canon camera for a year now.but i will probably just stick to my nikon with macro and tubes.i have seen so many great shots with the MP-E 65. have fun.tom
Mar 9, 2013 13:05:43 #
Mar 9, 2013 13:25:50 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks Douglass for the I.D., she who lives indoors was not amused when told about a pest in the houseNot too shabby! Varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varied_carpet_beetle usually 3-mm long.
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