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From a Macro Virgin
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 8:54 pmby macka
Well, trying something I don't normally do here so I can check out the macro feature on the new lens (Sigma 70-300). I'd like to retry some of the chain shots with a smaller aperture next time.
C&C welcome as always.
Cheers,
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:05 pmby christiand
Nice shots,
the Sigma 70 - 300mm with macro can be quite an instrument. (capable)I used to have one some time ago and with enough light it does perform.
This lens is affordable and works well with suffcient light.
Cheers,
CD
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:15 pmby macka
Christian,
I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:17 pmby birddog114
macka wrote:Christian,
I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.
Are you sure it's your full stop?
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:17 pmby blinkblink
Damn, I was hoping for a macro of a virgin.
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:21 pmby macka
birddog114 wrote:macka wrote:Christian,
I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.
Are you sure it's your full stop?
Birdy, I think this went over my head.
blinkblink - wishful thinking
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:26 pmby Zeeke
Virgin no more by the looks...that 2nd one is an absolute ripper.. the tones are bloody beautiful!!! and the 3rd.. love the depth of field... captured well, both would look nice printed and framed.. but thats just me, i like all thinks nautical..
Tim
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:28 pmby macka
Thanks Zeeke, had a bit of help from velvia vision on the colours.
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:32 pmby birddog114
macka wrote:birddog114 wrote:macka wrote:Christian,
I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.
Are you sure it's your full stop?
Birdy, I think this went over my head.
blinkblink - wishful thinking
macka,
1/ I don't think: it's your full stop! with that lens and your skill, down the track, you will become one of macro master on this site.
2/ It's not your full stop, coz once you're skilled and got deep into the macro field, then you'll look for better macro lens(s) and suffering with NLD, bad habits
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 9:35 pmby macka
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Tue May 02, 2006 9:47 pmby ozonejunkie
That second one is absouloutely great.
- The tones are brilliant.
Beaut DOF (or lack of) effects in the others.
Tristan
Posted:
Tue May 02, 2006 10:27 pmby marcotrov
Congrats Macka great effort for an MV. I really like the detail and lighting in #1 and the colours, OOF background and composition of #2.
cheers
marco
Posted:
Wed May 03, 2006 1:57 pmby PiroStitch
Awesome shots Macka.
I'm trying to offload this lens right now
The only good use I had out of it was the macro
mode but as mentioned already - need to have ideal lighting (ie. full bright sunlight) :S
Posted:
Wed May 03, 2006 2:28 pmby Aussie Dave
PiroStitch wrote:Awesome shots Macka.
I'm trying to offload this lens right now
The only good use I had out of it was the macro
mode but as mentioned already - need to have ideal lighting (ie. full bright sunlight) :S
...or a portable sun (otherwise known as the SB800
)
I can also attest to the capabilities of this lens....however the photographer is the biggest ingredient in making this lens sing.
Macka, you have done extremely well with these first macro shots. The chain images are really nicely captured. The flower image doesn't do much for me, sorry.
If you want to see some really exquisite macro images, run a search on the forum for images by Kerry Pierce (who I haven't seen on this forum for a LONG time - which is a shame).
HERE is an example of his great work in macro....I'm sure you'll appreciate it
Posted:
Wed May 03, 2006 2:36 pmby Manta
For your first foray into the macro world, this is terrific work Kristina. I'm fast becoming a big fan of your portfolio and you never disappoint. I love macro images and these are corkers.
More please.
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Wed May 03, 2006 3:22 pmby avkomp
these are a good start.
also pleasant to see something other than bugs and flowers being shot with the macro lens.
Well done.
steve
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Wed May 03, 2006 3:41 pmby PALL
very nice manta,good compositions but bacground is still visable in most of these and which distracts,but it still good from a zoom lens.are you using it WIDE open,,
Posted:
Wed May 03, 2006 6:35 pmby macka
Thanks everyone for your comments and encouragement.
PALL - exif is intact if you have a viewer - I believe they were pretty much wide open, or if not, almost there. This had a lot to do with the fact that it was very windy and I was having trouble holding it still, so I needed a high SS. As I said, I'd like to go back and try some similar shots with a smaller aperture sometime.
AussieDave - thanks for the link.
Posted:
Thu May 04, 2006 3:21 pmby Greg B
Kris I know it seems like more and more money, but the SB 800 - as Aussie Dave has said - is a fantastic tool for macro enabling smaller apertures. DoF is a killer with macro, and while I am far from expert, I have definitely learned to use the smallest possible aperture.The SB 800 is frequently on board when shooting any macro (and usually with some diffusion, say the lightsphere, and white card to reflect light into the shadows.)
Macro is great fun
cheers
Posted:
Thu May 04, 2006 7:08 pmby macka
Greg,
I know, Patrick and I have too many expensive hobbies to be poor students.
Flash is next on the list though, whenever it may happen.
Posted:
Fri May 05, 2006 10:43 amby wmaburnett
Very well done! cant wait to see more
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Fri May 05, 2006 5:57 pmby PALL
sorry i didnt noticed that you are macro virgin.forfirst time macro shots its realt great specialy with limited macro lens.hope to see more from your macro world.good luck.