Macro lens decision
Apr 2, 2013 20:04:12 #
I love photographing flowers and up til now I have been using extension tubes with my 18-55mm kit lens. I have a very hard time achieving tack sharp focus even with a tripod. I have some shots that are sharp, but it is difficult.
I have borrowed a friend's Tamron 90mm macro and focusing was so much easier, even hand held.
I am ready to get a macro lens for my Canon T2i.
My questions: is the Tokina 100mm AT-X Pro D macro a better lens than the Tamron and is it compatible with my camera.
I have borrowed a friend's Tamron 90mm macro and focusing was so much easier, even hand held.
I am ready to get a macro lens for my Canon T2i.
My questions: is the Tokina 100mm AT-X Pro D macro a better lens than the Tamron and is it compatible with my camera.
Apr 2, 2013 20:39:20 #
On this forum, we have discussed pros & cons of various macro lenses. We can really find no fault with either lens. It is a matter of personal preference. On this forum, you will find excellent images captured by both lenses. Cost (budget) may be a consideration, as well as availability of image stabilization.
Apr 2, 2013 21:20:34 #
Apr 2, 2013 21:31:12 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you for your speedy reply.On this forum, we have discussed pros & cons of various macro lenses. We can really find no fault with either lens. It is a matter of personal preference. On this forum, you will find excellent images captured by both lenses. Cost (budget) may be a consideration, as well as availability of image stabilization.
Apr 2, 2013 21:32:46 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thank you for responding. I know what the Tamron can do, was just wondering about the Tokina.From what I have seen on this forum the Tokina is an excellent lens.
Apr 2, 2013 21:35:33 #
RWCRNC wrote:
Go through the posts and view some of Fstop22's posts, he shoots with a Tokina and his work is excellent... For his jumping spiders he uses tubes as well as a lens attachment that gives him even higher magnifications, but bottomline, under all that stuff he is shooting with the tokina.Thank you for responding. I know what the Tamron can do, was just wondering about the Tokina.
Apr 2, 2013 21:41:25 #
Martin Fisher (http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=4763 ) uses a Tokina 100-mm macro lens.
Here is some of his work: http://500px.com/martinfisher
Here is some of his work: http://500px.com/martinfisher
Apr 2, 2013 21:42:45 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thanks. I follow the macro forum every day. EVEN THOUGH I prefer flowers to spiders or bugs, I think Fstop22's photos are great.Go through the posts and view some of Fstop22's posts, he shoots with a Tokina and his work is excellent... For his jumping spiders he uses tubes as well as a lens attachment that gives him even higher magnifications, but bottom line, under all that stuff he is shooting with the Tokina.
Apr 2, 2013 21:45:06 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Amazing shots, but are they focused stacked? I am interested in trying that.Martin Fisher (http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=4763 ) uses a Tokina 100-mm macro lens.
Here is some of his work: http://500px.com/martinfisher
Here is some of his work: http://500px.com/martinfisher
Apr 2, 2013 21:47:21 #
RWCRNC wrote:
No IS or VR with this lens, one of the reason's it's still affordable $490 new off the shelf. I use as many on the forum a speedlite to freeze camera /subject movement. It's fun no matter what lens you settle on.Thanks. I follow the macro forum every day. EVEN THOUGH I prefer flowers to spiders or bugs, I think Fstop22's photos are great.
Apr 2, 2013 21:48:00 #
RWCRNC wrote:
I am not aware of Martin focus stacking, I know that he has an interest in it but the type photography he is doing does not lend itself very well to focus stacking... Stacking is mostly done with photo's coming out of macro studios that are shot under very controlled conditions, Martin is generally shooting out in the field, handheld... He and I talk from time to time and I am pretty certain that none of the shots that you looked at are stacked.Amazing shots, but are they focused stacked. I am interested in trying that.
Apr 2, 2013 21:49:04 #
fstop22 wrote:
LOL glad you showed up, now I can quit trying to sell your lens.No IS or VR with this lens, one of the reason's it's still affordable $490 new off the shelf. I use as many on the forum a speedlite to freeze camera /subject movement. It's fun no matter what lens you settle on.
Apr 3, 2013 06:00:36 #
Apr 3, 2013 06:59:52 #
RWCRNC wrote:
No stacking here, all single shot in the field. Squaring up/flat/matching focal plane, helps to get the results you see. Couple of the guys here on the forum stack and get great results, I think Tom http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=12441 is the only one that tries hand-holding in the field, the rest use tripod/macro rail.Amazing shots, but are they focused stacked? I am interested in trying that.
Apr 3, 2013 07:10:09 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thanks Geff, you would make a great salesman. If I had a dollar for every Tokina 100mm I was ask about in a PM I could buy a backup. I have a feeling most folks think this macro stuff is a walk in the park. As you know and all the other talented folks here on the forum, it's all hands on and just talking about it won't get you the results, you have to get your hands dirty and put some work into it.LOL glad you showed up, now I can quit trying to sell your lens.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.