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12/24/2005 06:04:38 PM · #1 |
Yeah I haven't been around here for a little while; I've been working on some personal photography projects and really haven't had time for the challenges.
Anyway, I am in the market for a new lens and I am looking at the Sigma 150mm macro; the Canon 100mm macro is another option I guess. Anyone have the Sigma?
Anyone looking to sell one or know where can I get the best price? Right now it looks like www.sigma4less.com is the best option. |
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12/24/2005 06:25:07 PM · #2 |
You mean the 105mm?
There's some shots posted HERE
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12/24/2005 06:28:31 PM · #3 |
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12/24/2005 06:53:31 PM · #4 |
both the 150 and 105, and canon 100 are superb lenses. The only benifits of the 150 is that you get a 150 lens at 2.8 and greater macro working distance. It is quite a bit more expensive.
//www.bhphotovideo.com is about the standard of all pricing online. |
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12/24/2005 07:18:00 PM · #5 |
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12/24/2005 07:26:36 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the replies. I'll have to give it some more thought. One one had I'd like the extra working distance for insects but I am partially leaning toward the Canon 100mm because of weight and faster/better auto focus.
I guess all macro lenses are 1:1 unless you add an extension tube or reversed lens in front of it eh? |
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12/24/2005 07:44:32 PM · #7 |
| yes all of them are 1:1 lenses. |
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12/24/2005 08:05:18 PM · #8 |
There's always the reverse lens method to think about also.
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12/24/2005 08:06:23 PM · #9 |
Canon 100mm macro would also be a good lens for portrait too.
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12/24/2005 09:28:05 PM · #10 |
| What do you guys think about the Canon MPE? |
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12/24/2005 09:32:11 PM · #11 |
| what do you want to know about it? I think it's not for the casual macro shooter and it's probably the hardest lens to use that canon makes. I don't have first hand expirience, but i've read about it and talked to owners and such. |
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12/24/2005 09:44:36 PM · #12 |
| Yeah, I'm sure you are right. There are times when I'd like to get really close to certain subjects; I was just wondering if the DOF at 1:1 was extremely shallow or comparable with that of a normal macro lens. |
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12/24/2005 09:46:16 PM · #13 |
| Also, can anyone recommend a flash bracket? I already have a 550ex and off-shoe cord. I was looking at the Delta Flip Flash bracket: //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=15544&is=REG |
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12/24/2005 09:49:06 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by VisiBlanco:
Yeah, I'm sure you are right. There are times when I'd like to get really close to certain subjects; I was just wondering if the DOF at 1:1 was extremely shallow or comparable with that of a normal macro lens. |
the DOF is the same for all macro lenses at 1:1 with the same aperture values. The backround blur will be different however. Please note that the mpe can only stop down to F16 while the others can go to F32. Also note that the MPE cannot focus to infinity, infact it can't even make it to one foot! |
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12/24/2005 09:58:28 PM · #15 |
To put a spanner in the works, I was at a camera shop yesterday and had a play with the TAMRON 180 MACRO.... PHEW!!! what a baby, its next on my hit list for sure ... very reasonable price and SUPERB quality, the reviews I have read cannot praise it enough. I own the Sigma 105mm and that also is a fantastic piece of glass. Sorrry i have never seen the 150mm macro.
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12/24/2005 10:06:33 PM · #16 |
what do you want to know about it? I think it's not for the casual macro shooter and it's probably the hardest lens to use that canon makes. I don't have first hand expirience, but i've read about it and talked to owners and such.
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I have the MP-E and as kyebosh said it is not a lens for everyone. This lens will give you great magnification but you have to use it in a studio since you have a focal range out to about 6" at 1:1 and at 1:5 you only have inches. Also you need to use a flash ring or some other way to get a lot of light on your subject.
I also have the 100 and 180mm Macros from Canon If I had to pick only one to have, I believe it or not would go with the non "L" 100mm. It is a very flexable and forgiving lens. Where the 180mm can use the 1.4X and the 2X to get more magnification you need to work with a tripod and your working distance is reduced greatly.
You cannot go wrong with the 100mm Macro... |
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12/25/2005 12:50:44 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by VisiBlanco:
Also, can anyone recommend a flash bracket? I already have a 550ex and off-shoe cord. I was looking at the Delta Flip Flash bracket: //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=15544&is=REG |
I have seen first hand flip flash and camera flip brackets - each has it;'s advantages I suppose. the flip flash tuype is better on a tripod as the other has linkage, and if you use a battery grip it might make a difference. I am getting the camera flip kind - probably this one and see how it works. I need the cord so this little trick'll run me $120...so it's on the list but not at the top.
As for macro lens - the canon 100 2.8 is really nice.
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