A buddy of mine stated he had started doing close ups and macro in the 2 years it had been since I last seen him...which prompted me to click on the macro link in this forum.
What a whole new world~
Not so into bugs, and don't think my GF would be too happy with photos of em on our walls, but I'd love to make some photos to decorate...
So...
would you suggest "dedicated" gear for this type of photography? I read that there are lenses you can screw onto your gear to enable "macro" photography without purchasing new lenses...
What would be a good set up for someone starting off? I tend to kinda go OCD when I set my mind to something.
Thanks in advance.
godzilabob wrote:
would you suggest "dedicated" gear for this type of photography? I read that there are lenses you can screw onto your gear to enable "macro" photography without purchasing new lenses...
What would be a good set up for someone starting off? I tend to kinda go OCD when I set my mind to something.
Thanks in advance.
What camera and lenses do you presently have? Just asking because it sounds like you may be looking for attachments rather than additional lenses.
raystack wrote:
What camera and lenses do you presently have? Just asking because it sounds like you may be looking for attachments rather than additional lenses.
Let your mouse cursor hover over his profile for a second and you'll see his gear.
A good starting point might be to get a set of Kenko ext tubes and use them with your 50mm lens- will give you over 1:1 capability. If you then get serious about macro you can use the ext tubes with a dedicated macro lens to get around 2:1 magnification.
Brian v.
I see you have the 70-200 2.8 IS. That's what I use with the Canon 500 Closeup lens. Got that used here on FM for $115 or so. Also use a set of Rokunar ext. tubes I found used on eBay for about $60. Put that on a steady tripod with mirror lockup and either remote release or 2-sec. timer and you're set. I also have the Canon 100 mm macro lens but find myself using the 70-200 far more.
LordV wrote:
A good starting point might be to get a set of Kenko ext tubes and use them with your 50mm lens- will give you over 1:1 capability. If you then get serious about macro you can use the ext tubes with a dedicated macro lens to get around 2:1 magnification.
Brian v.
For first few steps I would second this option. if you will find yourself in position that you want to do it more and more ofter then you have to get macro lens.
in marco - i would start with nikon 60mm, you may find them used and in good condition for fare price. Also if you want to go to 100mm I would recomend Tokina 100mm marco - i have one and it is as good as nikon 60mm and nikon 105mm.
add ext tubes onto it and you are set for some outstanding shots - as long as you know how to :P
