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02/19/2008 04:46:32 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
Being a Nikon shooter you should look for a used Nikkor 200mm f4. It was always considered a great lens for the money, but it is really known for being an outstanding lens to reverse a lens on. And it can be found really cheap$$$. Also it performs quite well with extension tubes for longer distance shy subjects like butterflys.
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What makes a lens a good lens for the this kind of setup? I have the feeling that my two lenses are too far away from each other, so that the "looking beam" of the innermost hits the rim or even misses the outermost lens at the edge of the frame.
And, as an option to the lens-on-lens macro setup - does anyone out there use extension tubes to put the lens further away from the camera body? And are there any good full-automatic extension tubes that passes on all the focusing, aperture etc information between lens and body and doesn't screw the VR? (for Nikon) |
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02/19/2008 04:49:32 PM · #27 |
Sorry, not been too active in this thread so far. I've been stuck on a project that involves twelve-hour days, seven days a week. I hope to get time soon to do the participant list thing in my original post.
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02/19/2008 09:58:58 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
Being a Nikon shooter you should look for a used Nikkor 200mm f4. It was always considered a great lens for the money, but it is really known for being an outstanding lens to reverse a lens on. And it can be found really cheap$$$. Also it performs quite well with extension tubes for longer distance shy subjects like butterflys.
My butterfly setup...
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dude. we have _got_ to meet up at the zoo one day when it gets warm...
Message edited by author 2008-02-19 21:59:52.
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02/21/2008 08:29:37 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by johst582:
What makes a lens a good lens for the this kind of setup? |
I will be using my 50mm f/1.8 lens with a reversing ring. |
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02/21/2008 09:16:28 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by kudzu:
dude. we have _got_ to meet up at the zoo one day when it gets warm... |
Sounds good. I need to renew my family zoo membership since it expired a couple months back. |
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02/21/2008 09:33:20 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by johst582:
Originally posted by hyperfocal:
Being a Nikon shooter you should look for a used Nikkor 200mm f4. It was always considered a great lens for the money, but it is really known for being an outstanding lens to reverse a lens on. And it can be found really cheap$$$. Also it performs quite well with extension tubes for longer distance shy subjects like butterflys.
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What makes a lens a good lens for the this kind of setup? I have the feeling that my two lenses are too far away from each other, so that the "looking beam" of the innermost hits the rim or even misses the outermost lens at the edge of the frame.
And, as an option to the lens-on-lens macro setup - does anyone out there use extension tubes to put the lens further away from the camera body? And are there any good full-automatic extension tubes that passes on all the focusing, aperture etc information between lens and body and doesn't screw the VR? (for Nikon) |
I'm not sure exactly why the 200mm f4 works so well in this manner, but it is probably due to it being a true telephoto design. Not many lenses are. Personally, I'd never use a zoom in this type of set up, but I know many members of the community here do with decent results. Well at least decent results for web viewing, I doubt the results would be very sharp in an 11x14 print.
As far as extension tubes there only a few with electrical contacts on the market, with the best being the Kenko versions. They only have seven contacts not the 8-10 needed for AF-S focusing or VR. Although VR could potentially be helpful in macro, AF is pretty much useless. If you do indeed purchase the Kenko tubes, do so at an established retailer like B&H and not off ebay. After my original set was stolen I thought I'd save a few bucks and get my replacement set off ebay. Although they looked identical, the ebay versions were crap with not nearly as tight of tolerances and I had to often twist them to make contact. They were either fake or rejects, but either way it was no bargain.
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For reversing a lens either on camera or directly on the body I'd recommend Nikon shooters get the Nikon BR-3 for both physical and flare protection for the exposed rear element. It also has 52mm filter threads so filters can be added or used with the Nikon BR-2A lens reversing ring it can act as a moderate length noncoupled extension tube.
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02/28/2008 03:03:13 AM · #32 |
Nearly time for this all to start. Is everybody ready?
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02/28/2008 03:07:01 AM · #33 |
| Is it too late to be added to your list. If not - I am in :) |
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02/28/2008 03:12:48 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by howzit:
Is it too late to be added to your list. If not - I am in :) |
No, not too late at all. Consider yourself well and truly added to the list.
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02/28/2008 03:15:00 AM · #35 |
Go on then mate bung my sorry a$$ down for it as well, I need something to do out here.
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02/28/2008 03:16:48 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by MAK:
Go on then mate bung my sorry a$$ down for it as well, I need something to do out here. |
Added. I guess we'll see some exotic flower shots from your current location.
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02/28/2008 03:17:31 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
No, not too late at all. Consider yourself well and truly added to the list. |
Suh Weet Ness!!! Thanks mate :)
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02/28/2008 03:21:01 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by MAK:
Go on then mate bung my sorry a$$ down for it as well, I need something to do out here. |
Added. I guess we'll see some exotic flower shots from your current location. |
You know what. I have had little time and ability to actually go out shooting, no transport is a big issue but I did go out the other day with a guy for a shoot, and I met some bloke shooting the surf with a 1D mkIII and a 600mm f4 with a 2X on it That was interesting, my 70-200 didn't quite cut it
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02/28/2008 03:54:20 AM · #39 |
Sorry, but new here. How do these side challenges work? where do we submit the results? Do we have to submit daily? Please explain. I would like to try some more macro shots.
Many Thanks.
TC |
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02/28/2008 05:32:09 AM · #40 |
Originally posted by TeeCeeJay:
Sorry, but new here. How do these side challenges work? where do we submit the results? Do we have to submit daily? Please explain. I would like to try some more macro shots.
Many Thanks.
TC |
There will be a thread started when the challenge begins and everyone simply uploads each day's shots to their portfolio and posts to the thread with a thumbnail link to the photo. Nobody has to submit daily, although trying to, at least, is part of the challenge itself.
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02/28/2008 08:15:35 AM · #41 |
I'm going to be gone the first 10 days of March. So if it's ok by you, I'll jump in when I get back!
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02/28/2008 08:26:17 AM · #42 |
| Count me in on this, I need something to make me take more pictures. |
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02/28/2008 08:45:53 AM · #43 |
| I'm in. Need to dig out the 105mm and do some playing with it again. |
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02/28/2008 09:04:07 AM · #44 |
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02/28/2008 09:37:15 AM · #45 |
I'm in - just ordered the 52mm reversing ring for my Nikon 50mm 1.8 - this should be interesting (and I'm guessing it's going to get pricey... :-).
Anyone have a ringlight they'd suggest that would fit multiple lens sizes for a Nikon D300?
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02/28/2008 09:53:33 AM · #46 |
Going to have to bow out of this challenge, sorry. I'll be away for a week in March and although I'll be taking pics I won't be editing them because the laptop sucks for that. Plus I don't know what kind of internet access I'll have so I might not be able to comment much.
Message edited by author 2008-02-28 09:53:43.
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02/28/2008 10:02:06 AM · #47 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Going to have to bow out of this challenge, sorry. I'll be away for a week in March and although I'll be taking pics I won't be editing them because the laptop sucks for that. Plus I don't know what kind of internet access I'll have so I might not be able to comment much. |
bummer... but you can always jump back in for the last half when you get back, yes?
Originally posted by socalsteve:
I'm in - just ordered the 52mm reversing ring for my Nikon 50mm 1.8 - this should be interesting (and I'm guessing it's going to get pricey... :-).
Anyone have a ringlight they'd suggest that would fit multiple lens sizes for a Nikon D300? |
instead of spending the money on a ringlight (unless you just really want to, just get an extra sb-600 and shoot wirelessly. it's how i do it. in a lot of cases, you probably don't even need an extra flash...
i'd suggest getting something like a lumiquest ultrasoft or mini softbox. a small tabletop sized tripod helps as well...
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02/28/2008 10:06:24 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by TeeCeeJay:
Sorry, but new here. How do these side challenges work? where do we submit the results? Do we have to submit daily? Please explain. I would like to try some more macro shots.
Many Thanks.
TC |
There will be a thread started when the challenge begins and everyone simply uploads each day's shots to their portfolio and posts to the thread with a thumbnail link to the photo. Nobody has to submit daily, although trying to, at least, is part of the challenge itself. |
Thanks TeeCeeJay for asking - I had the same question, and thanks to Mr_Pants for answering. So I'll give it a try as well, although I must already admit now that I won't be able to upload a shot daily. But I like the idea! |
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02/28/2008 10:21:46 AM · #49 |
| This is perfect timing! I just purchased a Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro and this sounds like the ideal way to test drive it. Count me in please. |
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02/28/2008 10:26:39 AM · #50 |
Originally posted by marttila:
This is perfect timing! I just purchased a Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro and this sounds like the ideal way to test drive it. Count me in please. |
welcome to the club...
 irenem is club president...
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