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09/22/2006 12:30:57 AM · #1 |
I have never held a macro lens. What are they like? I have a 28mm 1.8 prime and a 50 mm 1.8 prime that I use quite a bit for street photos at night and I'm looking for a longer prime, I'm also looking for something that does good macros. Is this lens both? Is it as sharp as a prime? Is there something about it that is not as good as a normal 100mm lens for "normal" 100mm shots? Is it a good macro lens? Is this my solution to both problems?
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09/22/2006 12:36:57 AM · #2 |
| It is an amazingly sharp Prime. Great for Portraits etc... |
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09/22/2006 12:44:17 AM · #3 |
so to get it to do a macro, do you have to do anything different or change a setting or something, or does it just focus insanely close?
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09/22/2006 12:47:08 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by fstopopen:
so to get it to do a macro, do you have to do anything different or change a setting or something, or does it just focus insanely close?
drake |
Just focus it on down. It's an exceptionally sharp lens throughout its range. No special switches or anything for macro.
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09/22/2006 12:48:23 AM · #5 |
cool. looks like I will be ordering one. I just wish it could get here before the abstract macro challenge is over.
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09/22/2006 12:51:22 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by fstopopen:
cool. looks like I will be ordering one. I just wish it could get here before the abstract macro challenge is over.
drake |
Shoot with your 50mm and crop to macro; at 640 pixels the difference isn't really noticeable anyway. Get as close as you can, then crop. Use f/1.8 if you want that razor-thin DOF feel of a "true" macro.
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09/22/2006 01:01:02 AM · #7 |
you rock bear. I always welcome any sugesstion you have.
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09/23/2006 08:21:43 AM · #8 |
| In the mean time, you can also use extension tubes with your 50mm until you decide to purchase the 100mm/2.8 lens. If you go for the 100mm, I suggest you check out buydig.com. I did a lot of web searching, and they had the best price by far ($459 USD). I ordered mine just a few days ago and I can't wait to get my hands on it. There's always eBay (I just saw the 70-200 2.8L on eBay with a starting bid of $899), but that could be a risky proposition (depending on the return policy). |
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09/23/2006 09:27:25 AM · #9 |
| You just missed a great opportunity to pick up the Canon 100mm macro at a great price. Spare yourself the heartache and don't scroll to the bottom of the thread to see who actually bought it. |
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09/23/2006 09:31:38 AM · #10 |
I have this lens, and it is freakin great. The best lens i have, and by far the most used one. It's very sharp.
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09/23/2006 09:33:13 AM · #11 |
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09/23/2006 09:48:19 AM · #12 |
| This Lens is fantastic. really can't say enough good things about it. |
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09/23/2006 09:52:27 AM · #13 |
I must say, I am happy with the lens.... mine cost more than I expected.... needed a ring-flash :)) Hehe
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09/23/2006 10:42:12 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by karmat:
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Uh, strangeghost has friends in very high places. It's all very hush, hush though.
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09/23/2006 10:50:03 AM · #15 |
| I know you've already ordered it - but I'll throw my comment in the hat - GREAT lens! I love mine and would never part with it. Enjoy and congrats on the purchase! |
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09/27/2006 01:34:19 PM · #16 |
| I just received my Canon 100mm/2.8 macro last night. Unfortunately, it was delivered after dark which made experimenting with it outdooors impossible. I did try it out indoors with coins, lens caps, and items with small text. Most everyone's comments about this lens are true...very sharp, very crisp, amazing detail. This is by far the sharpest lens that I own, hands down. |
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09/27/2006 04:22:09 PM · #17 |
what about the sigma version? the 105 macro? is it as good?
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10/01/2006 08:59:12 PM · #18 |
I took this as a test for the Canon 100mm/2.8 macro lens. The crispness and detail of this lens blew me away. Photo has not been re-touched, with the exception of re-sizing.
[thumb]IMAGE_ID=404192[/thumb] |
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10/01/2006 08:59:50 PM · #19 |
| Well, obviously the thumbnail thing didn't work. |
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10/01/2006 09:01:49 PM · #20 |
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10/01/2006 09:03:38 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by argyle:
Well, obviously the thumbnail thing didn't work. |
Enter in the image ID number only (404192) in the entry section. |
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10/01/2006 10:50:57 PM · #22 |
| Thanks...I was following the instructions in one of the tutorials in the Learning section. Your suggestion sure simplifies things... |
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