SONY a6300 & macro options.
I have used a variety of macro lenses and cobbled together rigs seeking a reasonable alternative to expensive, new macro lenses. The 1st lens I bought for my a6000 several years ago was the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 for E mount ($239.) I noticed that it was impressively sharp and eventually tried it with extension tube, Canon 500D close-up attachment and was not particularly impressed so moved on to hunt for a better solution.
Now I thought my technique has improved so perhaps a retest would be appropriate. I Tested the 60mm Sigma and the Canon EF-s 60mm f/2.8 macro on the same target. The Sigma appeared to be noticeably sharper as well as brighter (Will post about that later.) So I took the Sigma with a vintage Canon 240 C-8 in place of the 500D. Here’s the result with a very cooperative subject.
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
I have used a variety of macro lenses and cobbled together rigs seeking a reasonable alternative to expensive, new macro lenses. The 1st lens I bought for my a6000 several years ago was the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 for E mount ($239.) I noticed that it was impressively sharp and eventually tried it with extension tube, Canon 500D close-up attachment and was not particularly impressed so moved on to hunt for a better solution.
Now I thought my technique has improved so perhaps a retest would be appropriate. I Tested the 60mm Sigma and the Canon EF-s 60mm f/2.8 macro on the same target. The Sigma appeared to be noticeably sharper as well as brighter (Will post about that later.) So I took the Sigma with a vintage Canon 240 C-8 in place of the 500D. Here’s the result with a very cooperative subject.
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Great shot.
I read that a Tokina FiRIN 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro Lens for Sony E is now available.
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
I have used a variety of macro lenses and cobbled together rigs seeking a reasonable alternative to expensive, new macro lenses. The 1st lens I bought for my a6000 several years ago was the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 for E mount ($239.) I noticed that it was impressively sharp and eventually tried it with extension tube, Canon 500D close-up attachment and was not particularly impressed so moved on to hunt for a better solution.
Now I thought my technique has improved so perhaps a retest would be appropriate. I Tested the 60mm Sigma and the Canon EF-s 60mm f/2.8 macro on the same target. The Sigma appeared to be noticeably sharper as well as brighter (Will post about that later.) So I took the Sigma with a vintage Canon 240 C-8 in place of the 500D. Here’s the result with a very cooperative subject.
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Lovely indeed. Thanks for the history of it Don.
Nice. Anoles make great macro subjects.
Good shot, he must have been cooperative. Looks like you even got him to pose for you also.
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