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Feb 5, 2013 00:39:13   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
These pics pretty much suck. I was using my 30mm macro lens and it is very difficult to use in the first place.

I did like the way my 0-Flash performed. This was my first time using it in macro photography.

I tried using ISO's of 100-200, Apertures of F8 - F13, held the shutter speed to 125.

These were not sharp and they were noisy. But before I give up on this lens, I am going to practice some more.

These were the best out of about fifty.









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Feb 5, 2013 01:00:04   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
To capture true macro, Minimum Working Distance of a 30-mm macro lens (on a Canon APS-C camera) is about 48-mm = 1.9-inches. Too close for field insect macro-photography. The suggested macro focal length for field work is between 85-mm and 105-mm.

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Feb 5, 2013 01:06:45   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
To capture true macro, Minimum Working Distance of a 30-mm macro lens (on a Canon APS-C camera) is about 48-mm = 1.9-inches. Too close for field insect macro-photography. The suggested macro focal length for field work is between 85-mm and 105-mm.
Thanks, I kind of figured that. I have been looking for a macro lens in the 100mm range. I need to build up the old pocket book first. Right now I have other priorities.

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Feb 5, 2013 01:17:19   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
What camera for macro? We have several macro-photographers successfully using Tokina 100-mm & Sigma 105-mm macro lenses, which are considerably less expensive than either Nikon or Canon macros. Take a look here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html

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Feb 5, 2013 07:04:57   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Nice shots Tom. I have two words. Snow flakes. :)
Erv

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Feb 5, 2013 08:04:46   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
What camera for macro? We have several macro-photographers successfully using Tokina 100-mm & Sigma 105-mm macro lenses, which are considerably less expensive than either Nikon or Canon macros. Take a look here: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.html
I shoot with a Sony.

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Feb 5, 2013 08:05:42   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Erv wrote:
Nice shots Tom. I have two words. Snow flakes. :)
Erv
No, Erv. I thank you!

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Feb 5, 2013 08:24:35   #
tinusbum Loc: east texas
 
lacewings are tough to shoot anyway,you might set your shutter speed a little faster 250 or so to stop the blurr.my daughter is sending me an a55 next week.i have no idea what lenses are available but i dont think tokina 100mm macro is made for sony.tom

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Feb 5, 2013 15:16:26   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
tinusbum wrote:
my daughter is sending me an a55 next week.
Sony SLT Alfa a55: The designation 'SLT' stands for single lens translucent (mirror). No mirror movement = more stable lens.

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