[jrgeoffrion]

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Originally Posted by Noobzor /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey guys, figure i would ask here. I shoot with a Rebel XTI and have the sigma 18-200. Im looking for something with a little bit more aperture down low. I was looking at getting a Cannon 60mm or 100mm macro 2.8 lense. I went through my pictures and i shoot mostly around the 50mm range so i think a 60mm would be great. Im just looking for good tips on shooting macro, handheld if i can get away with it. I shoot mostly items for work and fun. The lighting inside is not great at all. I have looked into getting a 430 flash but not sure if this is the way for a all around good flash.

I've owned the Canon 100mm f/2.8 and ended up using only a few times as I found it too low contrast. I'm a professional photographer and I'm rather picky about my lenses, so YMMV. The 100mm goes down to 1:1 without any adapter. Because it is internal focusing, also, you don't loose light as you get closer. With a lens like a 50mm / 60mm macro with traditional focusing, you can easily loose up to 2 stops when you approach 1:1. The 60EF-S is a nice lens, but don't forget that it won't work on a full frame camera in the future. The Canon 50mm f/2.5 is extremely sharp.

 

[rhythmicmoose]

 

[Noobzor]

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Originally Posted by jrgeoffrion /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've owned the Canon 100mm f/2.8 and ended up using only a few times as I found it too low contrast. I'm a professional photographer and I'm rather picky about my lenses, so YMMV. The 100mm goes down to 1:1 without any adapter. Because it is internal focusing, also, you don't loose light as you get closer. With a lens like a 50mm / 60mm macro with traditional focusing, you can easily loose up to 2 stops when you approach 1:1. The 60EF-S is a nice lens, but don't forget that it won't work on a full frame camera in the future. The Canon 50mm f/2.5 is extremely sharp.

Hahah, i understand.

Also, would a 50mm 1.8 be plenty just for shooting indoors no flash?

I like the 100 2/8 but if i can do better for a little bit more then i will do so. I get talked out of money easy lol.

 

[jrgeoffrion]

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Originally Posted by Noobzor /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hahah, i understand. Also, would a 50mm 1.8 be plenty just for shooting indoors no flash? I like the 100 2/8 but if i can do better for a little bit more then i will do so. I get talked out of money easy lol.

The 50mm f/1.8 is a "standard" lens and not a macro, just as FYI. It's an excellent buy for about $100 new from B&H. If you don't want to burn money, you can get the 50mm f/1.8 and get a screw on B+W filter macro filter. It's not the best, but it will do the trick and allow you to explore the world of macro photography at almost no cost. When you've had enough, just sell it.

 

[Towert7]

Moose, love the picture.

 

[CLum]

I just started this hobby and wanted to show a few test shots with my new camera. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. My monitor is not calibrated so can anyone tell me if the pics are too dark?


Zappa beer I discovered today


Current rig


Some type of plant

 

[laxx]

I find them too dark, and wrong white balance as well. The last picture basically looks right.

 

[Dominat0r]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I find them too dark, and wrong white balance as well. The last picture basically looks right.

x2, its nice framing..but the white balance is off...normally i shoot a pic of a white card to show the proper balance, then use that setting in photoshop to all my photos shot in that same place.

However, im trying to use jpeg as my shooting format...want to get it right in the camera first before i move on to processing raw.

 

[Noobzor]

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Originally Posted by jrgeoffrion /img/forum/go_quote.gif The 50mm f/1.8 is a "standard" lens and not a macro, just as FYI. It's an excellent buy for about $100 new from B&H. If you don't want to burn money, you can get the 50mm f/1.8 and get a screw on B+W filter macro filter. It's not the best, but it will do the trick and allow you to explore the world of macro photography at almost no cost. When you've had enough, just sell it.

I was asking about the 60mm or 100mm macro. I was also thinking of getting the 50mm 1.8. Sorry about the wording.

Im really up in the air about what would be a better buy. Im not out to blow a ton, but i do pony up for stuff when i deem it necessary (tax check baby!)

 

[Dominat0r]

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Originally Posted by Noobzor /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was asking about the 60mm or 100mm macro. I was also thinking of getting the 50mm 1.8. Sorry about the wording. Im really up in the air about what would be a better buy. Im not out to blow a ton, but i do pony up for stuff when i deem it necessary (tax check baby!)

I got a Nifty Fifty otw...should be here on the 11th....cant wait. Some say the sharpest value lens ever!

 

[Towert7]

Starry eyed:



She's giving me the tongue!:


I think it's about time I start photographing cute girls....... my cat's starting to make faces at me; she's been photographed so much.

poor thing

 

[raptor84]

Nah animals seem to know how to work the camera better

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by raptor84 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nah animals seem to know how to work the camera better

Haha, ah that was funny!

 

[devwild]

I just got a new "budget" tele-zoom, a Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8. I took it out to experiment with quickly before work and was greeted with some crazy rolling waves of fog.

 

[gates_2]

Just getting used to low light

50 1.8 here