Jumping Spider at f/11 & f/25
Mar 26, 2013 14:45:59 #
Had some free time today and choose to chase spiders instead of birds. A little different setup with these. Absolutely no flare with this setup
Tokina 100mm with 36mm extension tubes and the DCR-250 conversion macro lens (http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcr250/indexdcr250eg.htm ). For you guys that have the DCR-250 I took it out of the universal clip on and mounted it backwards using rings to the end of the lens. This places the DCR a good 2 inches further away from the macro lens element. Still testing but my results that your seeing tell me I gained some DOF compared to the way I had it mounted before. Will let you know how it works out, but pleased with the new mount.
Tokina 100mm with 36mm extension tubes and the DCR-250 conversion macro lens (http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcr250/indexdcr250eg.htm ). For you guys that have the DCR-250 I took it out of the universal clip on and mounted it backwards using rings to the end of the lens. This places the DCR a good 2 inches further away from the macro lens element. Still testing but my results that your seeing tell me I gained some DOF compared to the way I had it mounted before. Will let you know how it works out, but pleased with the new mount.
F/11
F/25
Mar 26, 2013 14:48:00 #
fstop22 wrote:
Photos of set-up, please.For you guys that have the (Raynox) DCR-250, I took it out of the universal clip on and mounted it backwards using rings to the end of the lens. This places the DCR a good 2 inches further away from the macro lens element.
I love the softbox reflection.
Mar 26, 2013 15:05:27 #
Here's the setup I'm using today. The add-on conversion macro lens will stay mounted in this fashion for now, plus or minus tubes.
Mar 26, 2013 18:04:43 #
#2 is great. If I can ask a beginner question... If you are using a flash, why wouldn't you shoot all of the macros at a higher f stop, i.e. f25 instead f11?
Mar 26, 2013 18:17:38 #
joehel2 wrote:
This article may answer your questions:If you are using a flash, why wouldn't you shoot all of the macros at a higher f stop, i.e. f25 instead f11?
FAQ: Why are my Digital Images Sharper at f/8 than f/22?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-59819-1.html
Mar 26, 2013 18:18:39 #
joehel2 wrote:
Aperture f/25 requires lots of light, when diffused as I do, not to mention the magnification is closer to 2.5:1. It also renders most of your background in focus if close to subject, many folk use a larger aperture to help separate the background rendering it a nice soft blurry affect. Lots of folks also scream Diffraction and never pass beyond the f/22 mark. My aperture of choice is f/22, so I'm all for it, but on occasion, I use f/4 to isolate the subject from background. I guess it's a choice folks can make depending on the look they want.If you are using a flash, why wouldn't you shoot all of the macros at a higher f stop, i.e. f/25 instead f/11?
Mar 26, 2013 18:22:54 #
fstop22 wrote:
Or he'd have to change his user name to fstop25....My aperture of choice is f/22 . . .
<Bazinga!>
Mar 26, 2013 20:30:03 #
Thank you all for the answers and Nikonian for the article links. I'm so glad I asked the question because I learned something that will help me everytime I pick up the camera.
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