I want to get a macro lens
Aug 2, 2012 08:07:19 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Listen to Nikonian and read the posts on his Macro site
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
Aug 2, 2012 09:02:31 #
Oxygen
Loc: Houston, Texas
I have the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro which is a terrific lens which can also serve the purpose of a portrait lens. I used it in March to photo the SEC Women's Gymnastic tournament,you talk about fast it is indeed. The photos were sharp as well as those I took at the Atlanta Zoo on Easter Sunday using this macro lens.
Aug 2, 2012 09:12:33 #
If you want to shoot macro, then by all means get a true macro lens. Just my 2 bits worth.
Aug 2, 2012 09:33:09 #
I bought a Tamron 70-300 Macro lens. I found out later from the good folks here at UHH after I posted some pictures on the Macro forum that it is not a true macro lens. I now just use it as a zoom and maybe some closeups. As soon as I can put it in my budget I will get a true macro lens.
Aug 2, 2012 09:38:30 #
Aug 2, 2012 09:52:14 #
Thanks everyone for your comments. I asked the question to learn. The lens was on B&H web site advertised as a Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Lens.
Aug 2, 2012 10:22:14 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=GoofyNewfie It's not technically a macro le... (show quote)
:thumbup: If you are using the term macro for close-up pictures, then there are a lot of inexpensive choices. But if you want to do 1:1 you will need a true macro or extension tubes - preferably both. I use both more than just the macro itself.
Aug 2, 2012 10:33:31 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Listen to Nikonian and read the posts on his Macro site
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
Yes, and judging from his last post, a very Dominoering presence here.
Aug 2, 2012 10:37:05 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
I don't understand. If you want a macro lens, get a macro lens. Why are you even looking at a super zoom?
I think it's because some lens manufacturers use the macro word silkscreened on the lens and it leads people to believe that it is a macro lens - when it's not.
Aug 2, 2012 10:50:49 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
I think it's because some lens manufacturers use the macro word silkscreened on the lens and it leads people to believe that it is a macro lens - when it's not.
FilmFanatic wrote:
I don't understand. If you want a macro lens, get a macro lens. Why are you even looking at a super zoom?
I think it's because some lens manufacturers use the macro word silkscreened on the lens and it leads people to believe that it is a macro lens - when it's not.
They did it with ice cream, sort of. Remember the "half gallon" of ice cream? It's now 1 1/2 quarts, at the same or higher price.
Aug 2, 2012 11:14:54 #
Don't forget, you can put a Canon 500D 2-element close up lens on the Tamron zoom for increased close up without loosing any light ( as with tubes ) Cost? about $150 ( on e-Bay )
Aug 2, 2012 11:20:50 #
Scoutman wrote:
Yes, and judging from his last post, a very Dominoering presence here.
Georgia Peddler wrote:
Listen to Nikonian and read the posts on his Macro site
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
The man knows "whatof he speaketh"
Macro is real fun but it ain't gonna happen with an 18-200 zoom.
Yes, and judging from his last post, a very Dominoering presence here.
:thumbup: :-D
Aug 2, 2012 11:26:42 #
I too have the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro. It takes wonderful close-ups. I agree, if you want to take macro photos, get a macro lens (or the other valid suggestions re extensions and reversing rings). In the UK there are lots of shops which sell both new and second-hand equipment for much less than new, and I am sure you must have the same in the US. I have bought a lot of my equipment on e-Bay, and have never been let down so far, but I always ask lots of pertinent questions of the seller before I put in an offer. Worth keeping an eye out for e-Bay items, and only bidding at the last instant so you don't end up by pushing up the price and bidding against yourself.
Aug 2, 2012 11:55:09 #
I have the Tamron 90mm macro, which I'm very pleased with. No fuss lens, and makes a good portrait lens as well. I would have thought that would be in your price range. Personally I would never go for a zoom lens for macro. It's just another problem to through into the equation, also, lens quality is vital at high magnification, which makes most zooms suspect comared to a fixed length lens.
Aug 2, 2012 12:01:44 #
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