Macro lens
Jan 4, 2020 08:47:03 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
Mystc3 wrote:
I just received a canon Rebel t7i DSLR, this is my DSLR, and am trying to find out what macro lens will give me what I want. I’m looking to capture the teenie tiny world of insects, flowers, water droplets, and spider webs. The canon ef 100mm f/2.8 L is usm macro lens has been suggested to me. Also the brands Sigma & Tamron have been mentioned. Help...LoL
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Jan 4, 2020 08:50:01 #
billnikon wrote:
I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years, it has been my experience over over 55 years in photography that Canon lenses take better images, are manufactured to higher tolerances, are better designed, will sell much higher used, than third party glass. Your choice, you can pay me now, or be disappointed later.
Jan 4, 2020 08:56:59 #
There are other ways to shoot macro besides investing in a dedicated macro lens..... and I've pretty much explored them all. I have Canon's 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, their MPE-65 lens.I've reversed old and new lenses, piggy backed one lens on another, reversed enlarger lenses, used finite and infinite objective lenses. I've used Extension tubes, Close up lenses(Raynox) and bellows.........the cheapest and arguably the best way to start is with a Nikon 50mm f/2.8N Enlargement lens($20)with an adapter ring........I found this gentleman........take a look at this youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2jxQKBqR7U&t=41s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2jxQKBqR7U&t=41s
Jan 4, 2020 09:04:00 #
bleirer wrote:
I'm drooling over this one, will get you to 1:1 and up to 1.2x with a 25mm extension tube. What is your budget? The 100 gets a good review at a better price, too.
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-180mm-f-3.5-L-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-180mm-f-3.5-L-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
The cost of which is more than he paid for the camera, and maybe even most of his gear altogether, but that lens is the absolute best choice, to get all the images he's dreaming of.....just pinch a few pennies, the money should never be the issue for the glass.....That's what i tell my wife anyway......RJM
Jan 4, 2020 09:12:43 #
photosbytw wrote:
There are other ways to shoot macro besides inves... (show quote)
Here is an old 100mm FLM Canon lens set up and photo.
Jan 4, 2020 09:18:20 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
mcmama wrote:
Tokina 100 macro is an excellent lens for around $300.
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Jan 4, 2020 09:25:37 #
Another satisfied user of the Canon 100mm f/2.8L. Got mine via a private sale thru FredMiranda for $500 a few months ago. Sold my Canon 100mm f/2.8 non-L to MBP.COM. They, as well as, KEH, Canon refurb, and others are also recommended. Canon refurb, is always my first choice when thinking Canon.
Jan 4, 2020 09:31:43 #
Archiefamous wrote:
The 150 mm sigma is a very competent lens
I agree. Easily hand held, nice working distance (MFD) so you do not scare wary bugs, frogs, whatever. If you use flash with this lens, IS is not needed. Cost is reasonable.
This is a Blue Dart Frog taken with this lens. Off camera flash was used, f/13, 1/200th, ISO 200, distance from lens to subject was about 24 inches.
Jan 4, 2020 09:34:29 #
bajadreamer wrote:
I agree. Easily hand held, nice working distance (MFD) so you do not scare wary bugs, frogs, whatever. If you use flash with this lens, IS is not needed. Cost is reasonable.
This is a Blue Dart Frog taken with this lens. Off camera flash was used, f/13, 1/200th, ISO 200, distance from lens to subject was about 24 inches.
This is a Blue Dart Frog taken with this lens. Off camera flash was used, f/13, 1/200th, ISO 200, distance from lens to subject was about 24 inches.
Now, imagine what he could do with the CANON 180mm, but then, as someone smarter then most said....It's not the GEAR...blah, blah, blah!! ...............RJM
Jan 4, 2020 09:41:12 #
Sigma 150 ex os hsm. If you want to shoot macro of bugs you will need the extra distance afforded by a longer focal length.
Jan 4, 2020 09:52:59 #
TriX wrote:
The “L” version has a fluorite element(s), !
I have never heard or seen this before ! .....do you have any substantiation for this ??
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Jan 4, 2020 09:58:43 #
I have the same camera. I use the canon 35mm with led ring light built in and a sigma 105mm. Very happy with both. The sigma you can get a little farther away for bugs. The canon is super light, the sigma a little on the heavy side.
Jan 4, 2020 10:16:25 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have never heard or seen this before ! .....do you have any substantiation for this ??
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I believe you are right. I have never seen fluorite element mentioned as a part of the optics, would also like to know the reference.
Jan 4, 2020 10:25:51 #
Jan 4, 2020 10:36:45 #
I’ve been a dedicated Nikon shooter for over 40 years and have shot 99.9% with Nikkor glass. However, I bought a Tokina 100mm macro lens and have been very happy with the image quality. Comparatively, lightweight and small for just over $300.
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