AF 50mm 1.8

[kelvinn]

I took these with my 50mm f1.8 with Hoya +10 macro filter. #1 and #2 are not cropped

#1

#2

#3

 

[jasonlingwj]

+10? wow... haha

 

[kelvinn]

+10 marco filter is not suitable for moving insects as the distance between the subject and lens is too close

 

[pooQy]

that's not macro indicator... just a distance indicator... 1.8 also having is just showing it in a different way... try focus far far away and focus close subject like 50cm then you'll know what i'm talking about...

you can try
1. close-up filter
2. extension tube
3. reversing couple (most make for 50mm only)
4. dedicated macro lens (older macro lens might fit your budget)

haha, thanks for correcting my noob comment
I googled on dist indicator and have a better idea now :thumbsup:

 

[pooQy]

It will still be able to mount and usable on D40-D90, just that it will not meter like D300, D700 & D3 do.

the metering you're referring to is this?

3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot

 

[pooQy]

I took these with my 50mm f1.8 with Hoya +10 macro filter. #1 and #2 are not cropped

Cool pics! hahaha.. esp #2! lols...:bsmilie:

 

[pooQy]

+10 marco filter is not suitable for moving insects as the distance between the subject and lens is too close

There's so many options to convert a 50mm to macro, what's ur experience with using the Close Up filter?

 

[kelvinn]

Cool pics! hahaha.. esp #2! lols...:bsmilie:

Thanks!

There's so many options to convert a 50mm to macro, what's ur experience with using the Close Up filter?

Close up filter is good but the distance is too short (between lens and subject). its more suitable for stationary subject.

fyi, all the pics above taken with a tripod and i use small aperture. it can be very time consuming

 

[enchantingmomentz]

my raynox is bought from MS.... i can't remember... i think it was $120 or so...

wow! since when did MS carry Raynox? thought it was McGill that brings them in... so now MS also selling the Raynox?!?

 

[simcher]

wow! since when did MS carry Raynox? thought it was McGill that brings them in... so now MS also selling the Raynox?!?

i bought it quite long ago... like... in jan this year... i wanted to get a bag for the camera, end up.. i saw this... and grabbed... lol

 

[enchantingmomentz]

i bought it quite long ago... like... in jan this year... i wanted to get a bag for the camera, end up.. i saw this... and grabbed... lol

cool! looks like McGill will have to offer better pricing compared to MS if it was $120...

 

[simcher]

well... i bargained for the price

 

[pooQy]

cool! looks like McGill will have to offer better pricing compared to MS if it was $120...

McGill's still selling $120 leh.