macro to close up
Mar 20, 2013 11:33:50 #
You can also crop your pictures (Photoshop)and get some nice close up results.
Mar 20, 2013 11:53:22 #
Plymouth34 wrote:
You can also crop your pictures (Photoshop)and get some nice close up results.
Much better to get proper magnification with a macro lens, close focus tele lens, extension tubes or screw in close up lens. Cropping will reduce image quality.
Mar 20, 2013 12:07:52 #
Hi again,
I recently took these using a Canon 6D and a Canon 24-105 zoom lens. By reading your post it sounds like this is somewhat what you aiming for. It can be done. Good luck and happy shooting.
I recently took these using a Canon 6D and a Canon 24-105 zoom lens. By reading your post it sounds like this is somewhat what you aiming for. It can be done. Good luck and happy shooting.
Mar 20, 2013 12:15:57 #
RHD, I couldn't agree with you more. I was just throwing out some options.
Mar 20, 2013 12:41:50 #
bigb wrote:
could be the way to go ,as previously mentioned,i have nikon.35mm1.8,18-55mm nikon,50-300mm nikon.which would be the best to use w/ex.tubes?
could be the way to go ,as previously mentioned,i have nikon.35mm1.8,18-55mm nikon,50-300mm nikon.which would be the best to use w/ex.tubes?
I have had some good results with the 18-55mm Nikon lens and a set of Kenko extension tubes.
Star Anise with 18-55mm Nikkor lens and Kenko tubes.
Mar 20, 2013 12:46:13 #
For most flexibility and best quality results I suggest you investigate macros . Rent or borrow before buying . For flowers I use 90 mmm. to m105 macros and occasionaly 180 mm and bellows .
Mar 20, 2013 12:59:07 #
If you want a good lens and don't want to break the bank Tamron's 90mm AF 1:2.8 Macro does a nice job. Remember when using a macro lens a tripod is one of your best friends.
Mar 20, 2013 13:40:23 #
Pepper wrote:
I have a set of close up filters and I don't have much luck with them. I have never been able to get a real crisp image compared to what I get with my 105mm Macro lens. I bought the more expensive close up filters but still not the results I was hoping for. Having said that it could well be that I just don't have the skills needed to get good results with them.
I use a Canon close-up filter on my Nikon 70-300mm lens with excellent results. The only thing required was an adapter from 67mm (lens) to 72mm (Filter). I highly recommend the use of your tripod. Camera used: Nikon D7000, close up filter: Canon 500D. View pictures in "download" mode for better viewing.
Mar 20, 2013 14:01:41 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Again, that depends on the focal length. I have a Nikon 28-300mm that focuses down to 13 inches at all focal lengths, to me that's fairly close for a 300mm, but not very close for 28mm. It does provide nice close-ups too.
bigb wrote:
thank's for help,one more thing if i may? what do you consider "fairley close"inches please.
Again, that depends on the focal length. I have a Nikon 28-300mm that focuses down to 13 inches at all focal lengths, to me that's fairly close for a 300mm, but not very close for 28mm. It does provide nice close-ups too.
I would also add that quite a lot of sites also quote the max magnification of the lens (e.g. lenshero.com) It is not always very clear, particularly for zoom lenses, but it gives an indication how big the object will be to fill the picture. e.g. if it quotes 5 times or 0.2 and you are on a full frame sensor at 36X24mm then an object 175 x 120mm will fill the picture. (If it is a zoom, I think you need to assume that the max magnification will be at the max focal length. Do you agree MT?)
Hope this helps
Mar 20, 2013 14:07:07 #
Have just read page 2 and spotted that I have duplicated an answer!
Nice shots all. Thanks for sharing.
Nice shots all. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 20, 2013 14:11:53 #
bigb wrote:
You need to know the distinction between what do you consider "fairly close" inches please?
Minimum Focusing Distance (from sensor plane to subject), and
Minimum Working Distance (from lens front element to subject).
While lens manufacturers post MFD as part of their specs, most macro photographers are more concerned with MWD.
Read more here:
FAQ: Why are there macro lenses of different focal lengths?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-83141-1.html
Mar 20, 2013 16:47:03 #
Plymouth34 wrote:
You can also crop your pictures (Photoshop)and get some nice close up results.
I think i'd rather get the shot. ,but thank's.
Mar 20, 2013 16:47:56 #
RDH wrote:
Much better to get proper magnification with a macro lens, close focus tele lens, extension tubes or screw in close up lens. Cropping will reduce image quality.
Plymouth34 wrote:
You can also crop your pictures (Photoshop)and get some nice close up results.
Much better to get proper magnification with a macro lens, close focus tele lens, extension tubes or screw in close up lens. Cropping will reduce image quality.
I agree,thank's
Mar 20, 2013 16:50:08 #
Plymouth34 wrote:
Hi again,
I recently took these using a Canon 6D and a Canon 24-105 zoom lens. By reading your post it sounds like this is somewhat what you aiming for. It can be done. Good luck and happy shooting.
I recently took these using a Canon 6D and a Canon 24-105 zoom lens. By reading your post it sounds like this is somewhat what you aiming for. It can be done. Good luck and happy shooting.
that's what i'am looking for.what is the min.focus on that lens?
Mar 20, 2013 16:56:18 #
[quote=Bill gomberg]For most flexibility and best quality results I suggest you investigate macros . Rent or borrow before buying . For flowers I use 90 mmm. to m105 macros and occasionaly 180 mm and bellows . i know what your saying,but hate to spend the macro premium if i don't need to
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