![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
![]() |
#1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: All of them
Posts: 2,789
|
Macro Lens
I recently purchased a Canon EOS 400D for my digital photography needs(yes pix of my watches
![]() ![]() I was recently looking at getting a Macro lens for this photography. How many of you use macro lens for close up photography?...and what are your thoughts ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: great israel
Posts: 4
|
hello evrybody i am new in this forom
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Robert
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Watch: 116713
Posts: 6,828
|
I have used macros, micros, bellows and reverse lens adapters. Beware that you lose a lot of your depth of field so plan on f/64 to get a decent amount in focus. Maybe get a tripod, a string light source, and have patience. The nice thing about digital is you do not spend $50 in film before you finally "get it."
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Sir
Location: Melbourne
Watch: F-series SD
Posts: 8,589
|
Yeah, Robert's right there. I've recently started using macro lenses with my PowerShot S1IS, and the focus really is hard to get right. As you can see in the photo below, it doesn't take much for the edges to go out of focus:
![]()
__________________
You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Real Name: Adrian
Location: Bolton, UK.
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 6,844
|
I took this picture of a dragonfly hand held with my 105mm 2.8 VR Nikon lens. As you can see the vibration reduction has kept the picture very sharp. I'd go for a 105 over a 50mm because you don't need to be as close to the subject. Chip posted some macro shots recently that he'd taken with a budget macro lens and they were great. Just shows you don't need to break the bank.
![]() ![]()
__________________
A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Real Name: Adrian
Location: Bolton, UK.
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 6,844
|
Hello Ram and welcome to TRF. I think your post would be better placed in the new members section.
![]()
__________________
A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Sir
Location: Melbourne
Watch: F-series SD
Posts: 8,589
|
That's helluva shot, Adrian! I'm actually in the market for a 400D as well in the next few months, and I'm starting to pay attention to what lenses to get.
__________________
You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Real Name: Adrian
Location: Bolton, UK.
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 6,844
|
Quote:
![]()
__________________
A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Sir
Location: Melbourne
Watch: F-series SD
Posts: 8,589
|
Thanks, Adrian! I figure I'll pick up the 400D in March - then I'll be flooding this forum with photos!
![]() The one thing I'll definitely be looking forward to is not having to put up with shutter lag anymore!
__________________
You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Sir Daft
Location: Cornwall, UK
Watch: Too many
Posts: 2,464
|
I have a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens that has worked well and wasn't terribly expensive. It also makes a great portrait lens!
Cheers, Bruce |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 | |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Chip
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 6,194
|
I have a Quantarai f/2.8 50mm 1:1 ration macro lens.
If I remember... I think i paid somewhere in the 300 USD range for it. Works great though. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Wow Chip - those are great macro shots!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Sir
Location: Melbourne
Watch: F-series SD
Posts: 8,589
|
Whoa.
Chip, you've done it again! ![]()
__________________
You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: All of them
Posts: 2,789
|
Those are all great shots and info........thanks
I can definetly see the advantages of a Macro lens. I will probably opt for the 105mm.... I will post some pix ASAP...... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: God
Location: Washington, D.C.
Watch: What do you think?
Posts: 37,787
|
Adrian and Chip, once again you have each outdone yourselves. Magnificant close ups, all of them.
![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. Tosser Cabinet Member Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Outside
Watch: Isn't it obvious?
Posts: 1,926
|
I have a Canon 20D and I use the Canon 100mm AF macro lens. It's a great combination.
__________________
Subfiend |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ
Posts: 20,323
|
Holy crap, chip!!! I had to stand on the other side of the room to see those. Fantastic macros!!!
![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: All of them
Posts: 2,789
|
Those are some fantastic shots. I look forward to experimenting with the pix......
![]() Chip do yo uuse a tripod or hand held? ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
TRF Founder
Join Date: Nov 2004
Real Name: Mark
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV
Posts: 719
|
Sweet shots !
I hope to be taking some killer pictures in the near future. I have a new Nikon D80 that is going to be mainly used to photograph my children. Sports, Motocross, day to day candids, etc. Ofcourse I hope to use it to take some killer watch pictures all the same. PS......Anyone know how to use this thing ? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
|
Great pics, Chip.
Every modern day digital camera would have "macro" mode. Just a question of knowing how to use it properly and with the correct lighting....that's all.....and you're in business!! ![]()
__________________
Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! ![]() I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ
Posts: 20,323
|
Ummm, point it at something and click the button???
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How ya been, Mark? I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family, and how 'bout them Jags!!! Great Monday night game. Paulie was POSITIVE the Giants were gonna kick our butts... Hahahahahaaaaaa!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |
TRF Founder
Join Date: Nov 2004
Real Name: Mark
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV
Posts: 719
|
Quote:
Speaking of football......Go Jags ! We put a spanking on your team Paul. ![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ
Posts: 20,323
|
Any time, Mark. I'm here for ya!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now down to some serious talk! We really MUST do lunch - sorry I had to beg off the last time, but I think the time has come now. PM me, and we'll discuss those last plans. They sounded VERY good. ![]() BTW, the Jags will win the game tomorrow afternoon against Buffalo as well. Garrard is quaterback. Things are LOOKING UP!!! ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 | |
TRF Founder
Join Date: Nov 2004
Real Name: Mark
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV
Posts: 719
|
Quote:
![]() Lunch is way overdue. I'll PM you and we'll make it happen. ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#26 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ
Posts: 20,323
|
Quote:
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sounds great RE lunch, Mark. ![]()
__________________
Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 | ||
TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: .
Watch: 126610LN
Posts: 35,429
|
Quote:
![]() Quote:
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm not a fan of the oh for four Bills either ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
JJ |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ
Posts: 20,323
|
Sour grapes, Mark.
![]() ![]() ![]() Oh, and did I see you call Mark an "inferior tosser"? Wash your mouth out with soap, Paulie!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Chip
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 6,194
|
Just saw a spider on my carpet.
![]() So I did the best thing that came to mind: Sprayed Hairspray on it then photographed it. LOL ![]() ![]()
__________________
Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: All of them
Posts: 2,789
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.