How to (properly) use a macro lens? (Page 3): :sm24: :sm24: :sm24:...

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Curve_in wrote:

Visit the True Macro section of this forum:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html

Lots of great help and pointers. Skip the tripod and use a flash, it is a more effective way to stop motion on tiny objects.

Markag

Yes. It will auto focus on the D750 but when shooting close-ups, depth will be limited.

BebuLamar

jackm1943 wrote:

I'm curious, doesn't the Nikon 105 have internal focusing? I'm not familiar with the Nikon because I've only had Canon and Tamron macros. My Tamron 90 doesn't extend.

Yes the current version does have internal focusing but still the effective aperture is still affected. It's not as much as a lens that simply moves the entire lens in and out to focus which lose 2 stops when focus at 1:1. I can't find the information but believe the current 105mm f/2.8 micro maximum effective aperture when focusing to 1:1 is something like f/3.3.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

BebuLamar wrote:

Yes the current version does have internal focusing but still the effective aperture is still affected. It's not as much as a lens that simply moves the entire lens in and out to focus which lose 2 stops when focus at 1:1. I can't find the information but believe the current 105mm f/2.8 micro maximum effective aperture when focusing to 1:1 is something like f/3.3.

IF also affects the working distance...

BebuLamar

Screamin Scott wrote:

IF also affects the working distance...

Yes the working distance of the current lens is a whole lot closer at 1:1 than the old 105mm f/2.8 micro AI.

Markag

Just fired mine up. 3.3 is correct. The lens is one of my favorites.

Angel Star Photography Loc: Tacoma, WA

etaoin wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 and just purchased a Nikkor 105mm micro lens. The instruction manual isn't very helpful. Can anyone point me to a tutorial on properly using a macro lens? Thanks.

There is a lot of information out there but I recommend watching this video by Roman Kurywczak. He provides a lot of information on technique but also has an outside-the-box approach as well as a good sense of humor. You'll find his commentaries both amusing and educational. You'll hear him talk about using a 180mm macro lens with a 20mm extension tube and a 1.4x teleconverter, the use of tripods, no tripods, flash, pop-up flash, ISO, shutter speed, f-stop, etc. and his favorite L-bracket.

https://youtu.be/7YWMHPWglBI

http://roaminwithroman.com/macro-flash-photography/?subscribe=opted_out#blog_subscription-2

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

BebuLamar wrote:

Yes the current version does have internal focusing but still the effective aperture is still affected. It's not as much as a lens that simply moves the entire lens in and out to focus which lose 2 stops when focus at 1:1. I can't find the information but believe the current 105mm f/2.8 micro maximum effective aperture when focusing to 1:1 is something like f/3.3.

I just checked my Tamron 90 and find that it too is affected in this manner. Any setting below f11 loses about one stop at closest focus compared to infinity. Never noticed that in everyday use. I typically use this lens at f4 or f5.6, sometimes f11.

agillot

F11 will be your minimum , except for flat subject [ like a coin ] .so you will need a lot of light .shooting bugs in the wild will be mostly hand held .

Crichmond Loc: Loveland, CO

I found this short video that helped me.

"An Introduction To Macro Photography"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJG62Zs9vGE

rwww80a Loc: Hampton, NH

First learn depth of field and aperture selection. Two ways to focus, 1) turn the focus ring till sharp and 2) set the focus and aperture for the DOF (image) you desire and use a fotill you get the focus rail to move the camera/lens assembly till you get the image you want.
Your not in the world of point and shoot anymore.

etaoin Loc: Wichita, KS

Sorry, I've been out-of-pocket the last day or so. I didn't realize there were all those other sections! I overlooked the (tiny) "All Sections" link buried at the bottom of the page. D'oh! Anyway, thanks for all the good advice ... looks like I've got some reading to do. This is such a friendly and helpful forum!

Grahame Loc: Fiji

etaoin wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 and just purchased a Nikkor 105mm micro lens. The instruction manual isn't very helpful. Can anyone point me to a tutorial on properly using a macro lens? Thanks.

It may be helpful if you give some information as to what it is you want to learn from a tutorial. As with any lens, technique will vary depending upon subject and conditions.

Do you have a specific 'subject' interest and an idea of the type of images you want to achieve?

etaoin Loc: Wichita, KS

Grahame wrote:

It may be helpful if you give some information as to what it is you want to learn from a tutorial. As with any lens, technique will vary depending upon subject and conditions.

Do you have a specific 'subject' interest and an idea of the type of images you want to achieve?

Looking for basic functional/mechanical techniques and "rules-of-the-road", if you will. I'm starting to watch some Youtube videos others have linked for me. Thanks for your response.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Any one wanting to get a great education on Macro. Mike Moats is giving a all day class at the Seven Ponds Photo Club (at Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden MI) Tomorrow at 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. He is a member of the club and it is open to all at $35.00 including a Pizza Lunch.

Look him up

See you at Seven Ponds

Picture taker