Help with new Tamron 90mm.
Jan 15, 2013 13:27:11 #
Do you think that the new Tamron 90mm with image stabilizer is worth $300 (approx.) more than the regular 90mm without?
My friend is ready to make a purchase. She is fairly new to macro and is not crazy about using a tripod.
Is using a tripod a "must" for macro?
Without a tripod would the image stabilizer make that much of a difference and make up for not using the tripod?
Thanks for any advice!
My friend is ready to make a purchase. She is fairly new to macro and is not crazy about using a tripod.
Is using a tripod a "must" for macro?
Without a tripod would the image stabilizer make that much of a difference and make up for not using the tripod?
Thanks for any advice!
Jan 15, 2013 13:48:13 #
A lens you keep forever. It is my opinion you get the best and never look back.
Jan 15, 2013 13:57:02 #
By far, most of the macro-photographers on this forum have matriculated to hand-held macro work. I only use a tripod when working in a controlled "studio" situation, whether indoors or outdoors.
I usually shoot living insects in the field. My normal Working Distance is 6-inches to 12-inches. About 2-years ago, I upgraded from an A-F, non-VR macro lens, to an A-F + VR lens. My 'keep rate' improved dramatically.
I usually shoot living insects in the field. My normal Working Distance is 6-inches to 12-inches. About 2-years ago, I upgraded from an A-F, non-VR macro lens, to an A-F + VR lens. My 'keep rate' improved dramatically.
Jan 15, 2013 14:02:47 #
Jan 15, 2013 14:37:26 #
i use the sigma 105 macro hand held.i always manual focus with the optical stabilizer turned off.my sucess rate has also gone way up.to me it would not.tom
Jan 15, 2013 15:20:59 #
She must have her reasons for choosing the Tamron lens. Personally, I think a good illumination solution is more important than vibration control. That is something that your friend might want to consider, if she does not already have a good speedlight.
Jan 15, 2013 16:16:51 #
Jan 15, 2013 16:20:26 #
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
Personally I use a speedlight with a bracket and a diffuser, many of us use different solutions, it is personal preference.Do you mean a regular flash or something like a ring light?
Jan 15, 2013 16:24:14 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Thanks Blurryeyed!Personally I use a speedlight with a bracket and a diffuser, many of us use different solutions, it is personal preference.
Jan 15, 2013 17:46:53 #
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