Donald,
Seems that you are enjoying your new baby
marcus
Finally got my gimbal head tripod.
Share some shots
#2 500mm, 1/200s, F6.3, iso 100
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This shot is awesome...:thumbsup:
marcus
as promised earlier, some samples taken with the latest macro lens in my dry cabinet.
its not really the absolute best pictures i've ever taken. its just a quick night-shoot after work at the park connector near my place to test the handling of the lens.
i must say, the handling is beautiful. the focusing ring is smooth, the focus throw allows very fine control and the lens has a very nice working distance of 0.38m at 1:1 magnification.
ultimately, no matter what lens one uses, the same challenges remain: shallow DOF at high magnification, producing even and well diffused soft lighting.
the problem is compounded at night, when you can't really see your subject properly.
macro has been, and always will be more of a test of one's technique than the quality of one's equipment![]()
all pix are just re-sized, not cropped.
#1 - 1:1 magnification
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#2 - check out the bokeh :lovegrin:
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Powerful
Dragonfly
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Shot on a Kx using the venerable F100/2.8 macro. Metz48 on-camera with large bounce card.
Jumping Spider (Orange)
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Again with the same setup
Kx, F100/2.8 macro and AFA1.7x teleconverter.
I've found that a teleconverter coupled with the macro lens gives it that wee bit more leverage when up against very small insects to increase magnification while not sacrificing flexibility unlike extension tubes and close up lenses. Works well for skittish insects as well since there is now more range (ie. 170mm macro)
Dragonfly
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Shot on a Kx using the venerable F100/2.8 macro. Metz48 on-camera with large bounce card.
Jumping Spider (Orange)
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Again with the same setup
Kx, F100/2.8 macro and AFA1.7x teleconverter.
I've found that a teleconverter coupled with the macro lens gives it that wee bit more leverage when up against very small insects to increase magnification while not sacrificing flexibility unlike extension tubes and close up lenses. Works well for skittish insects as well since there is now more range (ie. 170mm macro)
Been quite sometime no posting here,2 humble shots to share.
Taken with k20D / SIGMA 70mm marco / SB26 flash / Home made bowl diffuser.
Geen snake.
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House business
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Been quite sometime no posting here,2 humble shots to share.
Taken with k20D / SIGMA 70mm marco / SB26 flash / Home made bowl diffuser.
Geen snake.
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House business
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Nice 1 there, JK. With the number of mosquitoes on site, I am surprised you'd the patience to execute these shots. :thumbsup:
More coming?
Nice shots!
The flared nostrils and diamond shaped head of the snake is characteristic of a viper. VERY POISONOUS
I'm one of the lucky guy to reply u bro!
I like the very diffused even lighting for the flies. What was used to diffuse it?
[edit] : Ah.. I remember now, it was that cup noodle flash diffuser. Man! its effective.![]()
Wah Lau, secret training in AMK:bsmilie:
Swee swee....
marcus
The flared nostrils and diamond shaped head of the snake is characteristic of a viper. VERY POISONOUS![]()
Geen snake.
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House business
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