Lens recommendation for taking pics of aquarium corals
Feb 24, 2013 12:01:48 #
I have a canon t4i. just got as b-day gift heehee. and would like to take very close pics of my corals. do they make such a lens?
Thank you to all that help.
Brian
Thank you to all that help.
Brian
Feb 24, 2013 12:07:45 #
Brian: it helps to know more: size of your corals, how close can/will you be able to get to them, etc. Will you be taking photos @ 1:1 magnification? These are true macro lenses. Canon also makes a lens that will focus to 5x magnification. This is the Canon 65mm MP-E and is spend. It'll be more than your t4i.
Feb 24, 2013 12:16:22 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
My tank is 18" from front to back. Some of the corals are up front and some to the back wall. Dont have lots of cash I'm on disability for a very bad back (need a wheelchair if I'm going more than few feet.and i have terminal cancer and on chemo ) only get $724 a month so big $ lens are out for now lol. This is just for me something to do. I'm nowhere near a pro lol. Or I guess i would not be asking this silly question. Hope this helps.it helps to know more: size of your corals, how close can/will you be able to get to them, etc. Will you be taking photos @ 1:1 magnification?
OOPS the size of the corals range from 1/8" to 8" in size
Feb 24, 2013 12:20:37 #
LaughBrian wrote:
No silly questions.... What lens do you have now? One of your options would be to use a lens that can get you close-- but is not true macro. You could then crop to get magnification, fill the frame. Good luck!My tank is 18" from front to back. Some of the corals are up front and some to the back wall. the size of the corals range from 1/8" to 8" in size
Feb 24, 2013 12:31:06 #
Hope this helps
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h0ndz3t8/how-to-take-great-photos-at-the-aquarium.html
http://www.learnmyshot.com/Aquarium+photography+How+to+photograph+your+goldfish+in+tank
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/7/photography
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/aquarium-photography.shtml
http://www.petfishtalk.com/shows_special/photography/photography.htm
and more
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h0ndz3t8/how-to-take-great-photos-at-the-aquarium.html
http://www.learnmyshot.com/Aquarium+photography+How+to+photograph+your+goldfish+in+tank
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/7/photography
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/aquarium-photography.shtml
http://www.petfishtalk.com/shows_special/photography/photography.htm
and more
Feb 24, 2013 12:33:08 #
Extension tubes allow any lens to focus closer to camera. Auto-tubes allow camera to still communicate with lens (aperture & A-F control). Zoom lens are not the best choice with tubes, because of the reduces aperture sizes.
I recommend that you locate other Canon photographers in your area (GOOGLE photo clubs close to you). Trying (borrowing) different lenses, tubes, etc., can give you an idea as to what you need.
I recommend that you locate other Canon photographers in your area (GOOGLE photo clubs close to you). Trying (borrowing) different lenses, tubes, etc., can give you an idea as to what you need.
Feb 25, 2013 23:55:41 #
G'Day Brian, I've kept Marine Tanks for about 15 years, one of the best hobbies you could ever have, & combine it with your passion for photography & you'll always have something to do !
I've taken thousands of good to great photo's with all kinds of cameras over the years, the trick is to place the Coral in the right place in the tank where you will get a good focused shot with whatever your using with the right amount of light (no flash) unless off camera & preferably down through the top of the tank & not through the glass.
A tripod is a must, reduce water flow as much as possible (turn off filters & power heads) & work with aperture to get the right depth of field. I've taken some of my best shots with the good old Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 bridge camera but you really won't beat the SLR. I use a Nikon D50 (yes I need to update) with the Tamaron 90mm Macro lens (older version) & I love that lens, much cheaper than Canon/Nikon & you will love it.
You need around a 90 to 105 macro, not a 50, you won't be able to get close enough to the subject.
Have a look in the close-up results at the top of the forum & you will see a pic of a Coral I put in there useing the Tamaron,,, it's named Brain Coral, check it out !
I've taken thousands of good to great photo's with all kinds of cameras over the years, the trick is to place the Coral in the right place in the tank where you will get a good focused shot with whatever your using with the right amount of light (no flash) unless off camera & preferably down through the top of the tank & not through the glass.
A tripod is a must, reduce water flow as much as possible (turn off filters & power heads) & work with aperture to get the right depth of field. I've taken some of my best shots with the good old Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 bridge camera but you really won't beat the SLR. I use a Nikon D50 (yes I need to update) with the Tamaron 90mm Macro lens (older version) & I love that lens, much cheaper than Canon/Nikon & you will love it.
You need around a 90 to 105 macro, not a 50, you won't be able to get close enough to the subject.
Have a look in the close-up results at the top of the forum & you will see a pic of a Coral I put in there useing the Tamaron,,, it's named Brain Coral, check it out !
Feb 26, 2013 05:06:08 #
murm wrote:
I will haveto check that out. Here are the lens i have canon 35-80 0.4m/1.3ft. Quantaray70-300mm 1;4-58 ld tele-macro (1;2) canon efs18-135mm is macro 0.39m/1.3ft stm lens.G'Day Brian, I've kept Marine Tanks for about 15 y... (show quote)
Mar 1, 2013 11:47:48 #
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