Posts for: whlsdn
Dec 27, 2020 22:58:26 #
Fersonally, I find this nerifically wise.
Dec 27, 2020 00:19:44 #
johnec wrote:
I ordered some nice jewelry for my wife. This is what they sent instead! You can't be too careful these days.
Thank you, folks! This have been a great conversation to read this evening. The great American sense of humor is still alive and well.
Dec 26, 2020 23:58:55 #
Has anyone else tried one of these? If so, what's your appraisal of it?
I've enjoyed shooting small stuff, but I haven't had an actual macro lens for any of my exchangeable lens cameras. I currently use a Canon EOS R and a 760D (AKA Rebel T6s). Following advice here once I added a full frame camera to my bag, I've weeded out EF-S lenses to end up with lenses usable on both cameras, and most are Canon L or Tamron SP category. (My 50mm is not.) However, I just ran across a pristine Promaster Spectrum 7 AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro for $35 locally, and after reading reviews, I just couldn't resist picking it up to feed my growing interest in macro photography - even though I'll only use it on the 760D. But that lens is a topic for another post... maybe.
While online "studying" what's available at reasonable cost that I could pair with the R, I naturally looked at a variety of extension tube solutions. I even watched a couple of videos about adapters to reverse lenses in one's kit as a way to use them for macro functions. And, of course, I looked at reviews of lots of the possible choices in authentic macro lenses that could be adapted to the R with the EF-to-R adapter rings, of which I have 3 now - one on each of the EF lenses I commonly use on the camera.
While doing this "study," I came across the Fotodiox tube mentioned in the title here, and was surprised to see they were making one for the RF mount series of Canon mirrorless cameras. I found these things for $80 at a variety of places, but when I checked the manufacturer's website I discovered they were offering a discount of $16.75 ($63.20) with free shipping. Even though I was actively browsing the web for a bargain on a nice macro lens with AF and IS (despite the experts who say ya must always use a tripod and always manual focus for macro) but under $400, I went ahead and blew the money on this adapter. It arrived this afternoon.
I've only had time to play with this adapter a little bit, and I've used my only RF lens and my best EF lens with a Canon EF-to-R adapter ring. This is a solid little piece of hardware, and it fits snugly with absolutely no movement once mated with body and/or lens. Just experimenting so far. While I barely know what I'm doing, I've yet to put it on a tripod to try for perfection, so I judge IS to be working. I've relied both on AF and MF. It's easier to pick the exact point which I want most perfectly focused if I use MF, but either works.
What do you think of the outcome so far? The 4th photo is a cell phone shot of the subject of the last 2 photos. The others where shot with one lens or the other +the Fotodiox adapter ring.
Bit of a follow-up story:
By Christmas I found a universally well reviewed 105mm macro lens with AF and IS (Sigma) MPB (rated excellent cond.) under $400 and the Fotodiox order had not yet arrived. I was pretty certain the Sigma would sell swiftly, and I wasn't at all certain how well this adapter would actually perform for real macro work. I asked my wife what she thought, and she actually said "order it." Ha. (This stuff keeps me out of her hair.) Done. Now I wonder if I'll be any better off with my macro play.
I've enjoyed shooting small stuff, but I haven't had an actual macro lens for any of my exchangeable lens cameras. I currently use a Canon EOS R and a 760D (AKA Rebel T6s). Following advice here once I added a full frame camera to my bag, I've weeded out EF-S lenses to end up with lenses usable on both cameras, and most are Canon L or Tamron SP category. (My 50mm is not.) However, I just ran across a pristine Promaster Spectrum 7 AF 100mm f/3.5 MC Macro for $35 locally, and after reading reviews, I just couldn't resist picking it up to feed my growing interest in macro photography - even though I'll only use it on the 760D. But that lens is a topic for another post... maybe.
While online "studying" what's available at reasonable cost that I could pair with the R, I naturally looked at a variety of extension tube solutions. I even watched a couple of videos about adapters to reverse lenses in one's kit as a way to use them for macro functions. And, of course, I looked at reviews of lots of the possible choices in authentic macro lenses that could be adapted to the R with the EF-to-R adapter rings, of which I have 3 now - one on each of the EF lenses I commonly use on the camera.
While doing this "study," I came across the Fotodiox tube mentioned in the title here, and was surprised to see they were making one for the RF mount series of Canon mirrorless cameras. I found these things for $80 at a variety of places, but when I checked the manufacturer's website I discovered they were offering a discount of $16.75 ($63.20) with free shipping. Even though I was actively browsing the web for a bargain on a nice macro lens with AF and IS (despite the experts who say ya must always use a tripod and always manual focus for macro) but under $400, I went ahead and blew the money on this adapter. It arrived this afternoon.
I've only had time to play with this adapter a little bit, and I've used my only RF lens and my best EF lens with a Canon EF-to-R adapter ring. This is a solid little piece of hardware, and it fits snugly with absolutely no movement once mated with body and/or lens. Just experimenting so far. While I barely know what I'm doing, I've yet to put it on a tripod to try for perfection, so I judge IS to be working. I've relied both on AF and MF. It's easier to pick the exact point which I want most perfectly focused if I use MF, but either works.
What do you think of the outcome so far? The 4th photo is a cell phone shot of the subject of the last 2 photos. The others where shot with one lens or the other +the Fotodiox adapter ring.
Bit of a follow-up story:
By Christmas I found a universally well reviewed 105mm macro lens with AF and IS (Sigma) MPB (rated excellent cond.) under $400 and the Fotodiox order had not yet arrived. I was pretty certain the Sigma would sell swiftly, and I wasn't at all certain how well this adapter would actually perform for real macro work. I asked my wife what she thought, and she actually said "order it." Ha. (This stuff keeps me out of her hair.) Done. Now I wonder if I'll be any better off with my macro play.
Dec 24, 2020 23:33:19 #
ChackbayGuy wrote:
Really like the powershot photo! Brought to mind a flying manta ray with a tiny flying saucer just above (Jupiter?).
Merry Christmas to you.... John
Merry Christmas to you.... John
Thanks, John. And a Merry one to you as well!
Dec 24, 2020 13:05:55 #
At least I was out there long enough to get some nice shots of the half moon and a sunset with a rare added feature. It was a pretty, though very chilly, evening here in northern Colorado. The first shot is from a little Canon Powershot I had along as a just-in-case. The second was shot with a Canon T6s & Canon 70-200 w/1.4 ext; f/5.6, 1/125, ISO 200, 98mm.
Dec 24, 2020 13:01:15 #
druthven wrote:
My neighborhood has quite a number of trees and I ... (show quote)
Exceptional shot! I never got close to this kind of photo. This was with EOS R and Tamron 150-600 G2. f/36, 1/13, ISO 5000, 600mm. Got too much going, I think, and really fumbled the aperture.
Dec 24, 2020 12:54:51 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Shoot RAW and fix in post. I used my D810 with Ta... (show quote)
Love that shot! I did not do nearly as well with my EOS R and the same lens.
Dec 24, 2020 12:11:00 #
TullyBoy wrote:
Hi Scruples, br Thanks for your prompt response an... (show quote)
This may turn out to be pretty painless after all! Well, other than having to await return of the lens. It might be a perfect opportunity to look around for a low-priced companion lens that rounds out your shooting capabilities and will give you something to use in the meantime. Honestly, my experience with third party (mostly Tamron) and used has been very happy as I've ramped up my photo fascination since retirement. My best bargain yet arrived yesterday. I've been getting interested in macro photography and wanted to get a lens specific to that purpose just to explore that a bit more. I picked this up for $45 including shipping!
Dec 24, 2020 11:52:11 #
LFingar wrote:
Canon uses two types of connectors for remotes. A ... (show quote)
Interesting. I use a wired Canon RS-60E3 with my T6s (760D), and it's pure simplicity. I use the wireless BR-E1 with my EOS-R, which certainly works better if I want to be in the photo too, but I use it so seldom that it takes me forever to remember how to set up the camera for communication each time. Being dense is difficult.
Aug 23, 2020 12:10:05 #
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Jul 27, 2020 12:54:59 #
tainkc wrote:
Actually Rob, Although her outfit seems to stand o... (show quote)
This really is a great shot... for more reasons than what is apparently #1 for most viewers. Definitely, we can tell her work-out program is effective. But with the photographer's comments here I can picture myself caught up in the effort to capitalize on a perfect "story" picture. I love it from all aspects... uh, really, no pun intended.
Jul 27, 2020 12:47:13 #
Lacking the right eyewear, I'm rubbing my eyes. But I like the set-up!
Jul 27, 2020 12:45:10 #