Macro Tests
Jan 9, 2019 19:55:22 #
Jan 9, 2019 19:57:06 #
It's a great lens, but it takes practice to focus, especially handheld. I have been "practicing" with it for years. Have fun with it. 
Jan 9, 2019 20:01:04 #
Yep, there's a whole toolbox full of gadgets to go along with macro/closeup photography. I plan to get one of those special tripod heads with rack and pinion gears to move in and out and I need a ring flash. Handheld and macro don't really go together. Windy days too. Everything wants to move around.
Jan 9, 2019 20:04:18 #
Jan 9, 2019 21:45:48 #
Jan 9, 2019 23:50:09 #
10MPlayer wrote:
Yep, there's a whole toolbox full of gadgets to go along with macro/closeup photography. I plan to get one of those special tripod heads with rack and pinion gears to move in and out and I need a ring flash. Handheld and macro don't really go together. Windy days too. Everything wants to move around.
The rack & pinion that you speak is almost indispensable for macro work, at least in my opinion. Granted, photographers got along just fine for decades and decades, but once you have it, you'll pat yourself on the back for the wise decision. The one I have is almost exactly like the one you posted.
Jan 10, 2019 08:18:33 #
I've got a couple of those focusing rails and unless I'm stacking images, they don't get used. I also own 8 macro lenses from 55 to 180 mm in both MF & AF iterations. Not to mention two bellows units, extension tubes, reversing rings, ring lights (several) et al... I'd suggest perusing the "True Macro" and "Close Up" forums for macro advice... Almost all of my macro shots are handheld... The attached photo was handheld, one handed...
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