I want to get a macro lens
Aug 2, 2012 15:21:50 #
Have a relatively inexpensive Canon 50MM 2.5 Macro lens with extension tubes. works well. also a 90MM macro Sigma 4.0 very sharp...
Aug 2, 2012 15:35:27 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
jerryc41 wrote:
If macro means 1:1, how can they advertise a non-macro as a macro?
Because it gets closer than your average zoom. Remember there are also plenty of real macro lenses that cannot quite get to 1:1 without help from extension tubes
Aug 2, 2012 15:38:35 #
Get a proper macro. Save up a 1.1 no less than F2.8! I have made a promise to my self! "No more piss pot lenses". For me!
Aug 2, 2012 15:57:50 #
Aug 2, 2012 16:42:10 #
If you don't need auto focus there is always the 55 micro f2.8 (oldie but goodie). Ken Rockwell said it is the sharpest lens ever made. there is one on ebay used right now for a buy it now $220.39. but it ends in 15 min.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-55mm-f2-8-Micro-Nikkor-AI-S-lens-Used-/170853976225?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item27c7b0c8a1
I love mine and would never sell it! :wink:
Oh... It didn't sell, so now it's up for three more days. ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-55mm-f2-8-Micro-Nikkor-AI-S-lens-Used-/170853976225?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item27c7b0c8a1
I love mine and would never sell it! :wink:
Oh... It didn't sell, so now it's up for three more days. ;)
Aug 2, 2012 16:47:44 #
Baz wrote:
Really must lern to spel.
Yes, I know. We really need a spell check utility in this pogram. (oops - wouldn't have caught that though).
Aug 2, 2012 17:05:49 #
Baz wrote:
Really must lern to spel.
Still it's not bad at all for a primate. :)
Aug 2, 2012 17:42:10 #
Demo shot that I just took...
Lens: Micro-Nikkor 55mm 1:2.8
1/200th at f8 - max. RR the lens can do, of a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar on my keyboard. No adjustments made, but it is converted from the NEF file. My camera is a D300 (12MP).
Lens: Micro-Nikkor 55mm 1:2.8
1/200th at f8 - max. RR the lens can do, of a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar on my keyboard. No adjustments made, but it is converted from the NEF file. My camera is a D300 (12MP).
my 50 cents worth : )
Aug 2, 2012 19:23:54 #
For those who do not like/believe in zooms - here is the Canon 70-200 F4 L with Canon close up lens ( filter) ......on 60D
Aug 2, 2012 19:32:23 #
Jerry is wise and insightful ( talented and handsome as well). BEST value for the hard earned camera dollar is REFURBED factory fresh glass foillowed closely by VG, Ex used lenses by the good used glass emproiums KEH, Adorama, Cameta B&H Etc Oh and Abes of maine, ALL give superb value, and generally speaking under state the condition.
I have bought 2 NEW lenses in my whole inventory of glass.
The rest was either factory refurb or used from reputable houses, Notably KEH , Cameta and B&H.
Never a hint of disapointment.
Save a buck and invest in GOOD quality glass. Bodies come and go. Glass is forever.
Let us know how yuou make out!
I have bought 2 NEW lenses in my whole inventory of glass.
The rest was either factory refurb or used from reputable houses, Notably KEH , Cameta and B&H.
Never a hint of disapointment.
Save a buck and invest in GOOD quality glass. Bodies come and go. Glass is forever.
Let us know how yuou make out!
Aug 2, 2012 20:22:44 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
KEh.com has Tamron 90mm Macro lenses, which are wickedly awesome from what I hear, for less than $300
I have the Tamron 90mm macro lens and I really like it. Does a very good job and was reasonally priced.
Aug 2, 2012 20:35:32 #
Just was reading Bryan Peterson's book on Learning to See Creatively and in the macro section he totally supports using extension tubes. With a decent lens you have so many more options and really can get a great focus. I'm going to order mine now!
Aug 2, 2012 21:18:11 #
JohnnyRottenNJ
Loc: Northern New Jersey
If you want to get into macro photography, you need a true macro lens. Tamron makes a really good 60mm macro, that doubles as a great portrait lens. I like Tamron over Nikon or Canon, as it only costs about 1/3 as much. Are Nikon and Canon lenses better? Yes, but are they three times better? I don't think so. I have two Nikons, a D300 and a D7000. I love them both. If I was a pro I would probably use all Nikorr lenses, but then again if I were a pro, I could write the cost off as a business expense.
Aug 2, 2012 21:26:44 #
Thanks, Johnny. I agree, but right now the budget just doesn't allow for a new lens. I've compiled my camera equipment in about 10 months and the bank is closed for a while.
Aug 2, 2012 21:38:26 #
I'm sure there are a number of great macro-specific lenses out there. One of the many reasons I went with the canon 100 mm 2.8 (rather than the 50 or 60 mm)is that you do not have to get as close to your subject when photographing. This can make a big difference if you photograph bugs, bees on flowers, etc.
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