EXPOSE yourself - CIX

[Numnumball]

No la Bkt ger, i bbb raynox is on top of my macro lenses.. wanted extra magnification.. bt prefer to use extension tube or tc.. as seldom go beyond 2:1 nwdays..

 

[Numnumball]

Thing is i find 100 just nice. Not too long, not too short. But sometimes 100 is really not enough for those very shy insects...
Ahhh decisions decisions decisions...

You mean 180 tough to use or...?

Andrew using 180, if u really serious, i say go for long lens with proper setup (tripod etc..)

 

[Yapster]

Thing is i find 100 just nice. Not too long, not too short. But sometimes 100 is really not enough for those very shy insects...
Ahhh decisions decisions decisions...

You mean 180 tough to use or...?

100-105 is nice for portrait shoot too (human i mean).

But i sold it twice, after i got my 85 mm f1.4. :bsmilie:

Anyway, i find the 105 can't go too close for insects close-up also. I am those that prefer "portraits" of insects.

I mean, i find, stacking magnifying optics or use of extension tube on a shorter lens a bit of a hassle.

And if i need to take a full body, i may be able to move back to take also.

But again, i don't have sufficient experience to say which is better also.

 

[crystal1993]

Andrew using 180, if u really serious, i say go for long lens with proper setup (tripod etc..)

I now spam reading reviews. :sweat:

 

[Leong23]

Hello ha~~!!!! wah today thread gg quite slow..

Leong/Andrew~!!! Macro tml??

Don't think so....you guys go ahead......think i need to rest......stoned......

 

[Numnumball]

Don't think so....you guys go ahead......think i need to rest......stoned......

i think i aso pass.. i wan to zzz liao.. slept oni 4 hrs yest.. laopo gave black face jus nw when i ask her tml can shoot nt.. . tink i acc her better :bsmilie:

 

[crystal1993]

100-105 is nice for portrait shoot too (human i mean).

But i sold it twice, after i got my 85 mm f1.4. :bsmilie:

Anyway, i find the 105 can't go too close for insects close-up also. I am those that prefer "portraits" of insects.

I mean, i find, stacking magnifying optics or use of extension tube on a shorter lens a bit of a hassle.

And if i need to take a full body, i may be able to move back to take also.

But again, i don't have sufficient experience to say which is better also.

Hmm thanks for sharing! Yeah 100 is more versatile that's why i'm leaning close to 100 and if i really need the reach, till then i slowly save up again for 180. :sweat:

But wth am i saying? I now flash also don't have. Pfft...i think too far ahead liao. :bsmilie:

 

[Yapster]

Hmm thanks for sharing! Yeah 100 is more versatile that's why i'm leaning close to 100 and if i really need the reach, till then i slowly save up again for 180. :sweat:

But wth am i saying? I now flash also don't have. Pfft...i think too far ahead liao. :bsmilie:

I mean, i prefer 180 leh.. :bsmilie:

 

[Leong23]

Just download my photo........

 

[Yapster]

i think i aso pass.. i wan to zzz liao.. slept oni 4 hrs yest.. laopo gave black face jus nw when i ask her tml can shoot nt.. . tink i acc her better :bsmilie:

Nice meeting your wife.

 

[Yapster]

Just download my photo........

Me just finish selecting.

Think got 6 keepers.

I go makan supper.... :bsmilie:

 

[crystal1993]

I mean, i prefer 180 leh.. :bsmilie:

Omg really?! You type until like supporting 100. But anyway i'm giving my reasons on 100 lah. 180 i don't know whether is it overkill for me this kind of hobbyist or not..:sweat:

 

[zac08]

Aiyo! You already have macro lens already why still keep it. Not selling it?



Thing is i find 100 just nice. Not too long, not too short. But sometimes 100 is really not enough for those very shy insects...
Ahhh decisions decisions decisions...

You mean 180 tough to use or...?

With a 180mm, you can't handhold it. So you'll need a good tripod and flash set-up.

 

[zac08]

Hmm thanks for sharing! Yeah 100 is more versatile that's why i'm leaning close to 100 and if i really need the reach, till then i slowly save up again for 180. :sweat:

But wth am i saying? I now flash also don't have. Pfft...i think too far ahead liao. :bsmilie:

For a start, you can go cheap and get the Tamron 90mm first, it's about $600++ Then add a flash, this set-up would be able to shoot most of the subjects decently.

When you have more moolah, then get the 180 with a tripod and mebbe one more flash and flash arms... :devil::devil:

 

[andrewtansj]

Omg really?! You type until like supporting 100. But anyway i'm giving my reasons on 100 lah. 180 i don't know whether is it overkill for me this kind of hobbyist or not..:sweat:

100mm range more flexibility, can use for other purpose ie portraits. 180mm will be specialized dedicated for macro, of coz 180mm will give better working distance and isolation of subject, cleaner background. 180mm definitely need to be on tripod... see how serious you are into it.

 

[andrewtansj]

Me just finish selecting.

Think got 6 keepers.

I go makan supper.... :bsmilie:

how was the shoot?

 

[Yapster]

Omg really?! You type until like supporting 100. But anyway i'm giving my reasons on 100 lah. 180 i don't know whether is it overkill for me this kind of hobbyist or not..:sweat:

Ya, cos with 100, may need the extension tube etc, which i am personally lazy to use. :bsmilie:

And human portrait, nothing beats 85mm f1.4, 135 f2, 200 f2 (if you can handhold) and 300 f2.8.
*All personal preference, don't come shoot me.

With a 180mm, you can't handhold it. So you'll need a good tripod and flash set-up.

For a start, you can go cheap and get the Tamron 90mm first, it's about $600++ Then add a flash, this set-up would be able to shoot most of the subjects decently.

When you have more moolah, then get the 180 with a tripod and mebbe one more flash and flash arms... :devil::devil:

One of the macro master has spoken. :bsmilie:

 

[andrewtansj]

i think i aso pass.. i wan to zzz liao.. slept oni 4 hrs yest.. laopo gave black face jus nw when i ask her tml can shoot nt.. . tink i acc her better :bsmilie:

don't think can do it tomorrow also... yah la... better accompany her la...

 

[Leong23]

Me just finish selecting.

Think got 6 keepers.

I go makan supper.... :bsmilie:

i only got 2....

 

[zac08]

Ya, cos with 100, may need the extension tube etc, which i am personally lazy to use. :bsmilie:

And human portrait, nothing beats 85mm f1.4, 135 f2, 200 f2 (if you can handhold) and 300 f2.8.
*All personal preference, don't come shoot me.





One of the macro master has spoken. :bsmilie:

Ain't no master..

I macro noob