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Postby macka on Tue May 02, 2006 8:54 pm

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.

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Postby christiand on Tue May 02, 2006 9:05 pm

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.

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Postby macka on Tue May 02, 2006 9:15 pm

Christian,

I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.
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Postby birddog114 on Tue May 02, 2006 9:17 pm

macka wrote:Christian,

I agree, for the price I am very happy with this lens.


Are you sure it's your full stop? :lol: :lol:
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Postby blinkblink on Tue May 02, 2006 9:17 pm

Damn, I was hoping for a macro of a virgin.
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Postby macka on Tue May 02, 2006 9:21 pm

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? :lol: :lol:


:?: Birdy, I think this went over my head. :?:

blinkblink - wishful thinking :wink:
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Postby Zeeke on Tue May 02, 2006 9:26 pm

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..

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Postby macka on Tue May 02, 2006 9:28 pm

Thanks Zeeke, had a bit of help from velvia vision on the colours. :wink:
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Postby birddog114 on Tue May 02, 2006 9:32 pm

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? :lol: :lol:


:?: Birdy, I think this went over my head. :?:

blinkblink - wishful thinking :wink:


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 :lol:
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Postby macka on Tue May 02, 2006 9:35 pm

Ahh ok I get it now. Don't tempt me! I only just got this one! :D Already have my eye on the Tamron 90mm. :wink: If you want to sponsor me - I'll be more than willing to accept! :wink: :lol: :lol:
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Postby ozonejunkie on Tue May 02, 2006 9:47 pm

That second one is absouloutely great. :D - The tones are brilliant. :)

Beaut DOF (or lack of) effects in the others.

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Postby marcotrov on Tue May 02, 2006 10:27 pm

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.
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed May 03, 2006 1:57 pm

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 :evil:
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Postby Aussie Dave on Wed May 03, 2006 2:28 pm

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 :evil:


...or a portable sun (otherwise known as the SB800 :lol: )

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 :)
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Postby Manta on Wed May 03, 2006 2:36 pm

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. :lol:
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Postby avkomp on Wed May 03, 2006 3:22 pm

these are a good start.

also pleasant to see something other than bugs and flowers being shot with the macro lens.

Well done.

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Postby PALL on Wed May 03, 2006 3:41 pm

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,,
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Postby macka on Wed May 03, 2006 6:35 pm

Thanks everyone for your comments and encouragement. :D


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.
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Postby Greg B on Thu May 04, 2006 3:21 pm

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

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Postby macka on Thu May 04, 2006 7:08 pm

Greg,

I know, Patrick and I have too many expensive hobbies to be poor students. :D Flash is next on the list though, whenever it may happen.
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Postby wmaburnett on Fri May 05, 2006 10:43 am

Very well done! cant wait to see more
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Postby PALL on Fri May 05, 2006 5:57 pm

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.
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