New to macro....

[xerubus]

Okay... I'm a virgin to the whole macro world. Have always been amazed by the work the macro kings/queens do on this site, so got delivery of a tamron 90mm today as well as some kenko tubes. I have to say... I am in awe of you macrophiles... it's not easy by any means. I will have quite a steep learning curve with this little endeavor so please bare with me while I learn.

Here's some shots from breaking it in this evening. Not a very exciting subject for the majority of you as it's been well and truly done before, but for me it was very exciting I'm yet to give the tubes a try out until I work out how to expose/compose/etc with the 90mm. Lighting has already revealed itself to me as a big challenge. Time to get either another sb800, or invest in a macro lighting kit like the R1.

All constructive criticism greatly appreciated, and apologies in advance for the boring subject.










cheers

[sheepie]

Not bad for a beginner

Actually, they're rather good! You've gotta be pleased, especially with the last one

[xerubus]

thanks mate

if I could show you the behind the scenes you would notice that it took me about 50 frames just to get these couple lighting and DOF is very very different to my usual fire stuff

personally I didn't really like the last one.. but I'm glad you did

cheers

[Shoot]

Wow xerubus, if my first attempts at using a Macro turned out that good id be a happy man!

You should be happy with the results! Congrats!.

[garlino]

Those shots turned out pretty good.

What do you think of the tamron 90mm ? I am looking for a macro lens soon as well.

[Big V]

You are well on your way!!!!

[colin_12]

I have to agree that this is good work for a first go.
I find that multiple exposures at varying f stops are a must for this sort of work. Especially with mobile subjects and wind.
It's good that you got a decent length lense so as not to have to be to close to your subjects but when you add the extensions you have to get quite a bit closer. That is when your lighting can be a real hassel. I use a ring flash for that work.
I find the on board flash is great with my 105mm for the work i do on flowers. Mind I dont have any other flash at present and the ring does not have the same kick to get stopped right down.
Regards Colin

[Mr Darcy]

They look good to me. Excellent work.

Greg

[Oscar]

Great work Mark. Now we have another interesting area of shots to expect from you - keep 'em coming.

I especially like #2, then #4 followed by #1.

Well done.

Cheers, Mick

[Oscar]

Great work Mark. Now we have another interesting area of shots to expect from you - keep 'em coming.

I especially like #2, then #4 followed by #1.

Well done.

Cheers, Mick

[xerubus]

cheers Shoot...

garlino... I haven't had too much time with the lens yet but first impressions are pretty good. It's light, but at the same time feels quite solid and well made. Once I've played with it a bit more I will have more of a conclusion about how I feel about the lens. I must say it's damn sharp.

cheers Big V...

thanks colin_12 ... I'm very keen to take a look at a good macro lighting kit once I have given this a good go.

cheers Greg... much appreciated.

thankyou Mick... I just need to learn how to find the little critters

[garlino]

thanks xerubus,

Post back here when you had more time with your lens...
Cause i am choosing between this and maybe a sigma 105mm macro.

[Yi-P]

They're great for just a start!! Great start indeed

[Shoot]

xerubus,

I too am deciding if im going to go the Tamron 90 f2.8 or perhaps the
Canon EF 50mm f2.5 Macro as the review states that it also doubles as a good portrait lens.

Maybe a silly question but is the 90mm suitable for portraits?

[colin_12]

it could be shoot but you would be further from the subject. Depends upon how much of the person you were after.
3 metres ish for head and shoulders.
Regards Colin

[xerubus]

Thanks Yi-P .. i'm having fun

Hi Shoot.. a lot of people praise the lens as a good portrait lens.

cheers