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 08/02/2004 07:05:44 PM · #1
If you saw a picture in the Macro challenge that seemed as if it was taken with a telephoto lens instead of a macro lens would you downgrade the picture? The reason I ask is that I took a picture with the macro setting on my camera of a subject that normally would only be captured with a telphoto lens. I was able to get very close to the subject. I suspect that many people seeing the picture are downgrading it because they think that the picture was taken with a telephoto lens.
 08/02/2004 07:13:12 PM · #2
The challenge conditions plainly state that macro lens need not be used, just a good close-up of your subject.
The quality of the image is the primary consideration. That includes technical aspects as well as aesthetics.
 08/02/2004 07:41:07 PM · #3
Thanks for the clarification. Someone had commented on my picture stating that although it seemed to be taken with a telephoto instead of a macro it was still an excellent shot. So I was wondering if that was counting against me.
 08/02/2004 07:51:31 PM · #4
There are telephoto macro lenses actually. I dont think the closeness to your subject defines macro anyways. I believe its the subject to ccd ratio that tecnically defines a macro (which my lens is 1:2). What do I know though,.. the score on my photo is dropping with each click of the update button.
 08/02/2004 08:53:17 PM · #5
I took this with a 500mm telephoto back in February. The Monarch Butterfly was in a tree and at least 20-25 feet up and away. Sure is a closeup, no matter how it was achieved!
08/02/2004 08:53:44 PM · #6
[quote=d14] There are telephoto macro lenses actually......" yeah, I have one...However, it's ok...I end up just useing my sony f717 for macros, best camera to use for me...However, I have faked out a macro shot with no macro lens...Just got verrrry close with my 50mm kit lens with my Rebel...worked the best out of my macro lens and or another camera. To poor for a real macro lens...Jacko give to the needy...if you have some extra macro lens lying about..:)
 08/02/2004 08:54:49 PM · #7
Originally posted by sfalice:
I took this with a 500mm telephoto back in February. The Monarch Butterfly was in a tree and at least 20-25 feet up and away. Sure is a closeup, no matter how it was achieved!


Were you useing a tripod by chance?
 08/02/2004 08:58:01 PM · #8
Originally posted by dustin03:
Originally posted by sfalice:


Were you useing a tripod by chance?


Oh, my. Yes! that Sigma lens is heavy.
 08/02/2004 08:58:19 PM · #9
Nice shot Sfalice.
 08/02/2004 09:00:07 PM · #10
Originally posted by lnede:
Nice shot Sfalice.


Thanks! :>)
 08/02/2004 09:00:57 PM · #11
Originally posted by sfalice:
Originally posted by dustin03:
Originally posted by sfalice:


Were you useing a tripod by chance?


Oh, my. Yes! that Sigma lens is heavy.


Oh, stupid question...almost asleep here and it's monday! Of course...Wonderfuly done shot BTW...
 08/02/2004 09:10:35 PM · #12
That is a FANTASTIC butterfly picture!
08/02/2004 09:15:28 PM · #13
Could you give the stats for te butterfly picture? I'd never be able to afford that lens but would like to know the settings used. Thanks for posting the picture. It's beautiful.
 08/02/2004 09:17:30 PM · #14
I love that shot. Pretty decent lens.
 08/02/2004 09:35:06 PM · #15
Originally posted by pcody:
Could you give the stats for te butterfly picture? I'd never be able to afford that lens but would like to know the settings used. Thanks for posting the picture. It's beautiful.


I can't believe I didn't save the original, but so be it. I didn't. The EXIF data Photoshop saved for me:
Aperture F8
ISO 100
Shutter 1/160th
Focal length 500mm

I'm really pleased you like the picture. A print of it is going into an Art Show here in San Francisco this weekend.
 08/03/2004 02:35:28 AM · #16
Originally posted by lnede:
If you saw a picture in the Macro challenge that seemed as if it was taken with a telephoto lens instead of a macro lens would you downgrade the picture? The reason I ask is that I took a picture with the macro setting on my camera of a subject that normally would only be captured with a telphoto lens. I was able to get very close to the subject. I suspect that many people seeing the picture are downgrading it because they think that the picture was taken with a telephoto lens.


No, I don't care what kind of equipment was used, I just look at the picture. I would not be able to tell the type of equipment anyway.

Message edited by author 2004-08-03 02:35:42.
 08/03/2004 03:08:55 AM · #17
Originally posted by sfalice:
I took this with a 500mm telephoto back in February. The Monarch Butterfly was in a tree and at least 20-25 feet up and away. Sure is a closeup, no matter how it was achieved!

Don't mean to be a wet noodle, but it seems from this comment, the title on the picture and subsequent comments that nobody noticed that there are 2 butterflies in this photo......
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