First Macros
Nov 27, 2012 11:14:50 #
When I bought my Canon 100mm macro, I headed to one of Toronto's prettiest parks to test the lens. Managed to get a few keepers, I think. Shot with Canon T3i.
White Iris
Pink flower (don't know name)
Nov 27, 2012 11:25:59 #
You have some great shots. I'm not sure they are macro though. You should repost them on the macro section and see what they think. Good focus and great perspective :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 27, 2012 11:26:34 #
Nov 27, 2012 12:00:28 #
Nov 27, 2012 12:08:35 #
Well Tramsey, just goes to show that I don't know what I'm talking about! Luckily Photoshop is smarter than me so I checked the info they have. Turns out I shot this with my T1i at ISO 400, a speed of 1/400 at f14 and a focal length of 55mm. Could have been my 28-80mm or my 70-250mm (I think). Next time I'll be sure to check PS for details. Now I'm going to find some pics from the flower shoot where I know I used the new macro!
tramsey wrote:
You have some great shots. I'm not sure they are macro though. You should repost them on the macro section and see what they think. Good focus and great perspective :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 27, 2012 12:30:05 #
With any macro lens, there is just one focus setting where a "true macro" is captured on the sensor,
known as Minimum Focusing Distance.
To get your brain in sync with macro views, set your lens to Manual focus, turn focusing collar to MFD, physically move camera/lens in-&-out towards subject until you find critical focus, then click shutter. This is good practice to learn to "see" macro, instead of close-up.
With a Canon 100-mm lens on a Canon camera with a APS-C sensor, your Working Distance (lens front element to subject) will be 160-mm = 6.3-inches. In macro-photography, WD is more important than MFD.
known as Minimum Focusing Distance.
To get your brain in sync with macro views, set your lens to Manual focus, turn focusing collar to MFD, physically move camera/lens in-&-out towards subject until you find critical focus, then click shutter. This is good practice to learn to "see" macro, instead of close-up.
With a Canon 100-mm lens on a Canon camera with a APS-C sensor, your Working Distance (lens front element to subject) will be 160-mm = 6.3-inches. In macro-photography, WD is more important than MFD.
Nov 27, 2012 12:35:01 #
I invite you to view the UHH True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Please read the first thread entitled Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum.
To place Macro Forum on your UHH home page, you must subscribe here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/section_list.jsp .
We look forward to a submitted macro or two.
Please read the first thread entitled Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum.
To place Macro Forum on your UHH home page, you must subscribe here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/section_list.jsp .
We look forward to a submitted macro or two.
Nov 27, 2012 12:41:46 #
Remember JUST because a photo is TAKEN with a macro lens it doesnt mean it IS a macro.
I use my 100mm canon as a short tele.
I use my 100mm canon as a short tele.
Nov 27, 2012 12:42:20 #
Thanks for the info. Mistakenly identified the first two pics as macros. I've since posted three pics that were taken with the Macro lens for sure - checked the file information.
Nov 27, 2012 12:43:00 #
Nov 27, 2012 12:47:03 #
I don't understand why a photo taken with a macro lens isn't necessarily macro. If it only has one focal length and you can only focus it at one point, why isn't it always a macro shot? Pardon my lack of technical savvy@
Nov 27, 2012 12:49:48 #
jk48
Loc: Camarillo, California
Nikonian72 wrote:
With any macro lens, there is just one setting whe... (show quote)
Thank you..good brief description in plain English..love my Sigma 105...
Nov 28, 2012 06:08:00 #
Hi, Just started here but for your information, the pink flower is a Hibiscus. Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family.
:)
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Nov 28, 2012 06:58:28 #
DebAnn wrote:
I don't understand why a photo taken with a macro lens isn't necessarily macro. If it only has one focal length and you can only focus it at one point, why isn't it always a macro shot? Pardon my lack of technical savvy@
Hi DebAnn, nice photos! The second shot is of a Hibiscus. Like you, I'm a newbie to macro photography and to say the least it is very challenging. In my honest opinion, you cannot get better advice than that that Nikonian72 provides. I learn from him each and every time. Good luck and have fun! Brian
Nov 28, 2012 10:04:29 #
Thanks Brian and Habdab. The colour of the Hibiscus threw me. I was only familiar with the ones which are plain and brightly coloured.
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