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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/16/2007 10:50:12 PM · #1

I've been approached by a client to do some medical equipment photography, really really small stuff that you insert in veins and arteries. I don't think my Canon 100mm 1:1 lens is good enough, I'd like to get even closer... anyone have good lens recommendations?

I'll be working with my Canon 1DsMarkII.

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

04/16/2007 10:51:51 PM · #2

Originally posted by photojournaliste:

Ask the person who submitted the flys mouth in the insects challenge. That is so macro its unbelievable!!

Edit: spelling

Message edited by author 2007-04-16 22:52:10.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

04/16/2007 10:55:46 PM · #3

Cheap way out-- Extension tubes for your lens or reverse 50--
A better lens way--
MP-E 65m f/2.8 1-5x

Hye5

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/16/2007 10:57:01 PM · #4

The Canon mpe-65 is probably what you are looking for.

Oops... just a tad late!

Message edited by author 2007-04-16 22:57:27.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

04/16/2007 11:09:38 PM · #5

Wow Thanks for all the quick replies!!!

I'll definitely look into the MPE-65!

Originally posted by buzzrock:

Cheap way out-- Extension tubes for your lens or reverse 50--
A better lens way--
MP-E 65m f/2.8 1-5x

I have a doubler here, but I'm thoroughly unhappy with the sharpness of the images. It's a very important (and big) client so I want this to look the best.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

04/23/2007 10:03:02 PM · #6

Be sure to practice with what ever you plan to use, as there will be no time to guess or learn when the cutting begins. Good luck with the deal.

Dan_Cottle

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/23/2007 10:47:59 PM · #7

This might call for using a microscope and a camera adapter.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D

04/24/2007 08:39:36 AM · #8

Fun for a challenge, but if you want to go serious, go for the 1-5X.

You might also want to invest in a fairly good quality slider for your tripod mount... things need to be REALLY still when you are that small.

Don't forget to mirror lockup.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR

05/08/2007 12:07:01 AM · #9

Thanks all for the help. If the client confirms the contract I'll definitely be adding the MP-E to my lens collection!!

Originally posted by eschelar:

You might also want to invest in a fairly good quality slider for your tripod mount... things need to be REALLY still when you are that small.

Don't forget to mirror lockup.

I'm not worried about the tripod at all, we've got German studio tripods in here, each weighing 200kg. Not much can move them once they're set...

However, the mirror lock-up comment is interesting... why is that? Does the mirror actually shake the camera enough to make an effect at that level of micro-photography?

darnok

Nikon D850

05/10/2007 11:22:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by photojournaliste:

However, the mirror lock-up comment is interesting... why is that? Does the mirror actually shake the camera enough to make an effect at that level of micro-photography?

At that magnification the shake is more pronounced than for normal photography. I would definitely use mirror lock-up and a cable release to take photos.

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/10/2007 11:31:28 AM · #11

I remember reading an entire site just on that lens. A guy gave all the tricks and techniques, etc.

One thing...you'll also want to consider a macro flash as I recall reading it has a very very very shallow DOF wide open. So having good lighting was a must in order to get a deeper DOF.

- Saj

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200 f/2.8L

05/10/2007 12:14:25 PM · #12

my understanding is the mp 1-5x macro lens is a tricky one to handle. I would suggest you get a ring flash with it. Make sure you have a nice tripod too :-)