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Oct 6, 2014 11:22:39 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
mrjcall wrote:
When you want that eye and those eyelashes to 'pop', not sure there is such a thing as too sharp, eh? ;-)
Which accentuates any imperfections and lines around the eyes. No thanks.
Oct 6, 2014 12:02:15 #
RWR wrote:
Which accentuates any imperfections and lines around the eyes. No thanks.
That's what PP is for!
Oct 6, 2014 12:09:11 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Jackdoor wrote:
That's what PP is for!
When all else fails, PP can indeed bail you out (saved my bacon more than once)!
Oct 6, 2014 12:15:07 #
RWR wrote:
When all else fails, PP can indeed bail you out (saved my bacon more than once)!
Yup, but it takes a while to fix it when you see the image and think 'yes, her bum DOES look big in that...' :D
(Nobody I know of course!)
Oct 6, 2014 12:45:23 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
Jackdoor wrote:
Good response. I saw the test results on eight macro lenses in the July issue of NPhoto (UK magazine). The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 came out on top. I plan to buy it this week.
Oct 6, 2014 13:25:02 #
I shoot a lot of macro (8 different macro lenses including the older AFSigma 105 EX, non VR) and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between images taken with most true macro lenses. The differences in bench testing do not equate to discernible differences in real world shooting. Good macro images are more a result of good techniques than the gear used...
jackpinoh wrote:
Good response. I saw the test results on eight macro lenses in the July issue of NPhoto (UK magazine). The Sigma 105mm f/2.8 came out on top. I plan to buy it this week.
Oct 9, 2014 09:51:23 #
Here's something to consider. If you are also wanting to do portraits, if shooting indoors, you will need more space between you and the subject with the 105.
You don't think it will make a difference, but I'm very frustrated at the fact that I can't get much past 70mm when shooting from one side of my "living room studio" to the other, and get a decent portrait. (of course, I live in a little "hobbit house" as my wife calls it.)
You don't think it will make a difference, but I'm very frustrated at the fact that I can't get much past 70mm when shooting from one side of my "living room studio" to the other, and get a decent portrait. (of course, I live in a little "hobbit house" as my wife calls it.)
Oct 10, 2014 21:24:23 #
Oknoder wrote:
Focusing Distance is measured from sensor to subject; Working Distance is measured from lens front element to subject. Minimum Working Distance is most important to macro-photography.Quick question this minimal focusing distance, this is the distance from end of lens, or sensor?
I invite you to view the UHH True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html . This is the forum to ask questions or discuss macro equipment and macro techniques.
Before posting macro images to the Macro Forum, please read Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html . Each & every thread must contain at least one true macro-photograph.
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Oct 10, 2014 23:21:49 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
pacomtrad wrote:
Which is a better lens for macro and micro shooting, the Nikon 85mm, or Nikon 105mm ? I am new to photography and I want to take portraits and close-ups. Any advise will be of great help.
This is an easier answer than it might seem. The Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G VR is an excellent macro/close-up lens and a very good portrait lens. The Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G is an excellent portrait lens and a barely average close-up lens, with a maximum magnification of only 1:8. There is a reason the 105mm macro costs twice as much. :-)
Oct 10, 2014 23:25:14 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
mrjcall wrote:
When you want that eye and those eyelashes to 'pop', not sure there is such a thing as too sharp, eh? ;-)
:thumbup: 8-)
Oct 10, 2014 23:52:20 #
Jackdoor wrote:
Yup, but it takes a while to fix it when you see the image and think 'yes, her bum DOES look big in that...' :D
(Nobody I know of course!)
(Nobody I know of course!)
Now, now...
The bigger the cushion, the better the pushin. :lol:
Oct 10, 2014 23:57:50 #
mrjcall wrote:
When you want that eye and those eyelashes to 'pop', not sure there is such a thing as too sharp, eh? ;-)
One can always soften. But when one sharpens, well, let's just say it gets trashy.
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