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03/26/2006 09:03:37 AM · #1 |
I have a Konica MInolta 5D with 18-70 (KM) and 70-200 (Sigma) lenses. I want to add a macro lens so that I can get in and get some good close up shots. However, I'm not really sure what I need to consider where macro is concerned.
So, can anybody give me some ideas as to what to look for in a macro and/or any recommended lenses?
All advice appreciated! :)
Thanks
Message edited by author 2006-03-27 13:34:56.
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03/26/2006 09:26:12 AM · #2 |
Try the 50mm f/1.7 and a reversal ring stacked on top of your 70-200 at full telephoto?
Just for fun, why don't you grab that 18-70, slide it wide open (zoom and aperture) and handhold it in front of your 70-200 at max telephoto and focused to infinity.
I don't know for sure, but you MAY be able to get around the vignetting at f/3.5 by using full telephoto.
It's worth a play-around.
your working distance will probably be under 1.5 inches.
Otherwise, there's a selection of really nice lenses in the 100mm range with f/2.8 and Macro capability by all the 3rd party lens makers that are all good. Internal focusing can be nice, but I'm not sure if it's available here. The Sigma/Tamron 180mm f/3.5 lenses both have that, but are 2/3 of a stop slower and a little bit more money. Looks like a decent choice though.
The Konica Minolta version features a circular aperture which can be nice both in macro and in outdoor portraits. |
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03/28/2006 06:48:07 AM · #3 |
As far as true macro lenses are concerned, I'd probably suggest trying to pick up a Minolta 100mm f2.8 macro (not the 100mm f2.8 APO or Soft Focus lenses) or the Tamron 90mm f2.8. There are some floating around the second-hand market, I got a Tamron on eBay recently and am happy with it.
For a cheaper introduction to macro, you could get yourself a set of extension tubes (I have a Kenko set, which has 12, 20 and 36mm tubes, but there are other brands/sets around too), and use it in combination with one of your existing lenses or a 50mm f1.4 / f1.7. These come up a bit more frequently. I got my first set on eBay for about A$30.
Or you could do both. My abstract macro entry used the Tamron 90mm AND two of my extension tubes. Nothing exceeds like excess. :)
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03/28/2006 09:44:49 AM · #4 |
Yeah I like the sigma 105mm macro DG f2.8. But extension tubes are an excellent way to get a some decent macro's with a 50mm prime. I use it on my 50mm f1.4. If your just going to fiddle with macro every now and then try and find soem cheap extension tubes or reverse the 50mm.
Here is what it all looks like together. I can take a picture of a map and see someone waving back :-) I took a picture of my glasses and I went backwards in time.
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03/28/2006 09:51:04 AM · #5 |
| Don't forget close up lenses. Usually sets of 3, +1, +2, +4. Inexpensive and come in a nice case that fits in a corner of your camera bag. |
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