Flower shooting
May 8, 2019 18:52:16 #
I actually get a lot of use out of my Canon kit lense 17-85mm. But if the flower is big enough such as daylily's a 50mm 1.8 works great.
50mm 1.8
17-85mm 5.6f
17-85mm 5.6f
May 8, 2019 19:17:15 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I'm with the "it depends" replies. The q... (show quote)
Beautiful.
Almost any lens can be fine. I tend to like long lenses as you can just "reach in" and grab things.
May 9, 2019 00:36:05 #
dennis2146 wrote:
I use a Nikon 105 f2.8 Micro lens most of the time but occasionally us a Nikon 24-85 lens. Dennis
Agreed. I also include the Nikon 200mm f/4 AF-D Macro.
I used a 105mm this past weekend to capture some new blossoms using a D850 handheld. Funny thing... After I finished my limited shooting (sunset) I discovered I had inadvertently left the VR off and still got pretty sharp results hand held. Here are a couple samples: Red Gerber Daisy and Yellow Rose.
May 9, 2019 00:41:33 #
Islandgal wrote:
I actually get a lot of use out of my Canon kit lense 17-85mm. But if the flower is big enough such as daylily's a 50mm 1.8 works great.
Islandgal all your photos are wonderful. I really like #2 with the soft bokeh, and back light.
May 9, 2019 01:51:32 #
Jim Eads wrote:
Islandgal all your photos are wonderful. I really like #2 with the soft bokeh, and back light.
Thanks Jim, I'm learning to appreciate the lenses that I have. Your images with the VR off are amazingly sharp.. I couldn't handhold without stabilization!
May 9, 2019 08:11:17 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
With the number of lenses you have and the A7riii, your question is silly.
May 9, 2019 15:36:35 #
DavidPine wrote:
With the number of lenses you have and the A7riii, your question is silly.
No such thing as a silly question!!!!!!
Stupid answers - YES
May 11, 2019 07:56:03 #
Thanks to all for the info and great flower photos.
The point of inquiry was a general question on what lens you prefer to use in different situations, not a cure all. But, some of the responses were interesting!
The point of inquiry was a general question on what lens you prefer to use in different situations, not a cure all. But, some of the responses were interesting!
May 11, 2019 08:02:39 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I'm with the "it depends" replies. The q... (show quote)
Whatever the lens or the settings. that shot of that tulip is spectacular.- Put me in the "that depends" group
May 11, 2019 09:17:58 #
I generally use the Nikkor 105/2.8 micro for closeup shots.
Sometimes I stack focus.
Sometimes I stack focus.
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