Macro without a macro lens - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/24/2005 08:39:25 PM · #1

Here is my first quick attempt at macro with my Nikkor 80-200f/2.8 with a Canon 500D (hey, it's not my fault if Nikon doesn't make a 77mm close-up filter). I also use a Tamron 1.4X tele-converter for this one.

What's your opinion?
I think it's not bad for a poor man macro lens. I am pretty impressed with this Canon filter. I will certainly have quite a lot of fun in the futur with this setup.
The depth of field is so small at such magnification, it's harder than I thought to get a sharp photo.

Message edited by author 2005-09-24 20:40:27.

wavelength

Nikon D300

09/24/2005 08:51:31 PM · #2

HOYA does though

Among others. :0)

Need to ratchet that f/ up (or down depending how you look at it) so you can get those hands into focus.

Google for DOF calculator and you'll get some good help with the exact f/ you need at whatever focal range.

09/24/2005 08:59:03 PM · #3

Originally posted by wavelength:

HOYA does though

Among others. :0)

Yeah, I got some of those in the 52mm size, but they are not double element type like the Canon 500D. Double element close-up filter are supposed to be better at chromatic aberration.

Originally posted by wavelength:

Need to ratchet that f/ up (or down depending how you look at it) so you can get those hands into focus.

Google for DOF calculator and you'll get some good help with the exact f/ you need at whatever focal range.

I am not sure if it's the teleconverter that soften things up or lack of DOF. DOF seems to be just a few millimeter; hard to dial it correctly.

09/24/2005 11:17:59 PM · #4

Bump. Anyone else care to comment or have been using the Canon 500D and would share some advice?
Thanks

Incarlight

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/24/2005 11:23:26 PM · #5

Originally posted by fplouffe:

What's your opinion?

Ain't nuffin' wrong with dat macro. How much of a crop is it?