Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm f/2.8 DI Macro Lens

[hwchoy]

yeah agree... but just to find out using a monopod, do you use Av mode?

whether Av or M should have nothing to do with handheld, monopod, or otherwise. :think:

 

[kross]

if only canon comes out with a 100mm IS or 180mm IS macro lens...... or a body with IS!;p
then i can leave my tripod at home and do some casual macro occasionally....:bsmilie:

 

[yehosaphat]

Ok... lemme try to clarify myself and do correct me if I am wrong... newbie trying to learn ya ;p

I believe there is more than one way in shooting macro ya. More commonly, when shooting in M mode with an external flash, you will set the shutter speed to your flash's high-sync speed (usually 1/250), select the desirable aperture (usually f11-16 depending on subject) and adjust the FEC accordingly to get the desired exposure.

Alternatively, if you wish to shoot in natural light, you need to be aware of the longer shutter speed required since there is lesser light now. Hence, best way is to shoot in Av, set the desired aperture and let the cam decide which is best corresponding shutter speed. This is where advantage of monopod comes in where it allows you arnd 3 stops of improvement and enables you to take shots where handheld is not possible.

Correct?

 

[kencfk]

Yeah man, my fren just bought the Nikon 105mm Macro VR...and the quality of images is impressive, not to mention the excellent build quality too!
Now Canon need to catch up on IS for macro.

 

[yehosaphat]

Ok... lemme try to clarify myself and do correct me if I am wrong... newbie trying to learn ya ;p

I believe there is more than one way in shooting macro ya. More commonly, when shooting in M mode with an external flash, you will set the shutter speed to your flash's high-sync speed (usually 1/250), select the desirable aperture (usually f11-16 depending on subject) and adjust the FEC accordingly to get the desired exposure.

Alternatively, if you wish to shoot in natural light, you need to be aware of the longer shutter speed required since there is lesser light now. Hence, best way is to shoot in Av, set the desired aperture and let the cam decide which is best corresponding shutter speed. This is where advantage of monopod comes in where it allows you arnd 3 stops of improvement and enables you to take shots where handheld is not possible.

Correct?

Any comments anyone?

 

[Denosha]

Like you've said yourself, there's more than one way to shoot macro. In fact, it also really depends on what kinda effect you want, the shooting conditions and other factors. What we suggest here are only what we find works for us after much trial and error.

So my point is... rather than repeatly asking for comments and settings here, why not go out and try shooting macros for yourself? I think that's still the best way to learn.

 

[yehosaphat]

Agree, but must start from somewhere ma... thanks again

 

[haagen_dazs]

Ok... lemme try to clarify myself and do correct me if I am wrong... newbie trying to learn ya ;p

how is the macro lens treating you ?

 

[yehosaphat]

Great! have posted some at the critique corner and the ubin outing.

Its more like the photographer not doing justice to the lens ! :bsmilie:

 

[dejected]

just wondering if anyboby had encountered "err99" from using Tamron 90mm di on canon's body?:think:

 

[yehosaphat]

Not that I know of....

 

[Orange Garfield]

just wondering if anyboby had encountered "err99" from using Tamron 90mm di on canon's body?:think:

hi, have tried shooting with the lens (get from my frenz) with my canon 350D before, around 200 shoots (just my estimation), i didn't encounter "err99". Maybe you need the real Tamron 90 owners to share with u if anyone of them encouter such problem before.

"err99" could be be the cf card error??? Just my guess, as u can see i am juz a newbie here trying to learn from others.

Would appreciate if anyone can share with this happened in your canon camera, cos i was thinking to buy this lens after tested my frenz Tamron 90mm.

Thks!

 

[tt688]

So sad my Voigtlander 125mm f2.5 is not in.
It is much better than EF100 macro.

 

[trucatus]

I own the Tamron 90Di. Sold it and buy it back as I think there are no better lens for the EOS than this.

 

[dejected]

thanks for the info. will be getting it once stocks hit the stores... still hunting for one :cry:

hi, have tried shooting with the lens (get from my frenz) with my canon 350D before, around 200 shoots (just my estimation), i didn't encounter "err99". Maybe you need the real Tamron 90 owners to share with u if anyone of them encouter such problem before.

"err99" could be be the cf card error??? Just my guess, as u can see i am juz a newbie here trying to learn from others.

Would appreciate if anyone can share with this happened in your canon camera, cos i was thinking to buy this lens after tested my frenz Tamron 90mm.

Thks!

 

[megaweb]

All macro lenses are sharp in quality but not focusing. Canon lens can focus faster. If you are taking photos of active small animals (like hamster), fast focusing is important.

 

[mpenza]

comparing the 2, Canon's one doesn't extend and is pretty silent in focussing, so it is less likely to alert small critters/animals. but for macro work, manual focus is often used, so it might not be a big issue.

 

[Andrew_C]

Has anybody tried the new Tokina 100mm macro? How does it compare with these 2 lenses?