1st Macro(?) with new lens
Mar 14, 2013 14:50:48 #
Just bought a used, very clean Nikon 105MM, the Macro forum here hooked me. This water chestnut on my windowsill has a flower head approximately 1/2" long. Not the best model (or photo) but technically is or isn't it a macro photo. Taken in ambient light, f11, 1/40, ISO200.
Water Chestnut
Mar 14, 2013 15:00:21 #
Mar 14, 2013 15:12:33 #
Your first image is technically a close-up, not a macro. 1/2-inch = approx 12.5-mm. Your Nikon sensor is 23.6-mm x 15.8-mm. True macro is 1:1, so you can see that your lens is too far away to capture macro. 1:1 in camera means focus set at Minimum Working Distance of 6.3-inches.
Not to worry, though. Most of us shoot farther back than MFD for better DoF, then crop to macro equivalent Field of View, as in image #2.
Not too shabby! I recommend that you read through FAQ: How to Document Field-of-View of a Macro Lens at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36370-1.html , and do a little macro exercising.
Is your lens a 105D or 105G?
Not to worry, though. Most of us shoot farther back than MFD for better DoF, then crop to macro equivalent Field of View, as in image #2.
Not too shabby! I recommend that you read through FAQ: How to Document Field-of-View of a Macro Lens at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36370-1.html , and do a little macro exercising.
Is your lens a 105D or 105G?
Mar 14, 2013 15:47:21 #
Thanks for the comments and advice. It is a 105G. I will read the recommended FAQ.
Mar 14, 2013 15:54:06 #
The FAQ enlightened me. I will practice a bit before I post a true macro photo. I see now where a focus rail tripod attachment helps.
Mar 14, 2013 16:21:48 #
joehel2 wrote:
ALL of my field macro-photography is hand-held, Nikon D5000 & Nikkor 105G lens. See my macro illumination system here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html#511426The FAQ enlightened me. I will practice a bit before I post a true macro photo. I see now where a focus rail tripod attachment helps.
Mar 14, 2013 17:41:33 #
i like it,you dont need a rail or even a tripod to shoot macro.most of mine are handheld too.tom
Mar 14, 2013 17:45:31 #
Thanks for the advice. I have admired the macro work of all who have commented.
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