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@frankluo230
4 жыл бұрын
As one of the most famous Nikon fans and long term nicknamed the Nikon guy on KZitem, you didn't do Nikon micro justice in this episode. Nikon has long produced some of the best macro lens. Ais55mm af60mm af70-180mm macro, af micro 200f4 ed-if. Even dx 40mm isn't half bad. Nikon knows two things their long prime lens their micro lenses. F mount also has the legendary Voigtlander 125mm F2.5, ZF100 makro although at 1:2. I bet they are a cut above those new Chinese Korean offerings in terms of image quality.
@peterrose5260
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but you didn't mention that a lens+extensiontube combo will not allow one to focus to infinity (Maybe there are exceptions). Very good rundown of available glass. Though for a budget shooter like me, extension tubes seem to be the far more balanced option (great results with the right lens pairings for the price of a piece of aluminium frankly). Cheers
4 жыл бұрын
As a Canon Macro shooter I miss the mighty Canon MP-E65mm 1-5x Macro in a "Guide to Macro Lenses". Also, the focus on focus rings feels a bit weird. For video it is one thing, but when you're using a lens for photos at greater than 1:1 magnification, you're not going to bother finding the focus by turning the focus ring. You move yourself (and the camera) ever so slightly closer or further away and take the shot when the correct part of the subject is in focus.
@jackmcgonigle9156
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not certain this guy has ever heard of Canon.
@MeAMuse
4 жыл бұрын
A couple of things I would highlight to people wanting to do macro if they are a Sony shooter. Old macro lenses are super cheap. My Mrs loves her Canon 50mm FD F3.5 lens for macro. It is small and relatively light. She uses it on her Sony APS-C with an adapter during wildflower season here in CA. It was about $100. I have heard that the Nikkor AIS F2.8 Micro is one of the sharpest lenses ever. I actually wish I had bought that one for her (bought a Nikon film camera later - so would be nice to use it on that). It's around the same price. The 50 / 55mm tends to work well for APS-C because it fits the form factor well and gives you a good working distance once you take into account the crop factor. If you are looking for Macro for Sony Full Frame... the one Matt does not have is there is the 90mm F2.8 G. It is a truly amazing lens, super sharp, and much better working distance for full-frame - but is heavy! It also a pretty good portrait lens (although it is so sharp it can be a little unflattering by showing all the pores in someone's skin). Recently though I have found that I just use my 100-400mm GM. It has a surprisingly short minimum focus distance and I carry it hiking with me anyway (may even get an extension tube). I am thinking I may just sell the 90mm as I rarely want to carry the 100-400 and the 90mm on a hike.
@somdov
8 ай бұрын
Watched about 50 videos trying to decide on a macro lens but this is the best and you've helped me end my search. thanks
@mattgranger
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sacharya5691
4 ай бұрын
What was your final choice?
@chrisogrady28
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had an old Tokina 100mm macro for years and it’s really surprisingly good, even for regular photography it renders beautifully
@BernardSolomon
4 жыл бұрын
Had that for a while. Regret getting rid of it to this day. Have a 105 Nikon and 180 Tamron now.
@chrisogrady28
4 жыл бұрын
@@BernardSolomon my dream macro is the Nikkor 200mm micro
@lowfatedes
4 жыл бұрын
For sufficient working room and effectively perfect optics, Canon and Nikon have 180/200mm pro macro lenses which are unsurpassed for macro work. Also, I like that you included the extension tubes, I was hoping you would.
@themightyminimacrowatchcha8866
4 жыл бұрын
Great for still images, but not so for video.
@laszlokladni6361
4 жыл бұрын
On a full frame sensor (24 MP or along these lines) the Laowa ultra macro is showing diffraction softening at f/5.6 at 5x because its effective aperture is f/33.6 so having f/16 is already overkill with effective aperture between f/56 (2.5x) and f/96 (5x) that's why it is a trap to tell people, especially beginer macro shooters, to stop down as they like it because their images won't be sharp. Diffracion softening starts at even wider apertures on smaller sensors (or very high resolution full frame ones like the Sony A7RIV) like f/16 with a sensor of crop factor of 1.5x instead of f/32 with the FF sensor.
@alanolander9983
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you don't want to use very small apertures, e.g. f/22, f/32, because of diffraction, so there's no disadvantage to a lens that only stops down to f/16-22. Focus stack instead.
@allonwne
8 ай бұрын
Correct, my Laowa x5 is always on f4 - stacking for dof.
@MrGflan
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a canon snob, and was really impressed by the Laowa lenses. Excellent construction and image quality. I find them very similar with no noticeable image degradation compared to canon
@simonleung1027
4 жыл бұрын
What an exciting vid of you waving your arms around with the Irix on the edge!
@idol031808
4 жыл бұрын
Good compare. Thanks Matt. My own fave is Sony 90 f2.8 macro. I’ve also tried extension rings with it but DOF is razor thin.
@martindennis9531
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine. Waiting anxiously for it to come in the mail. I was hoping he would go over it. Have you tried a achromatic close up on it? I'm curious if that would work.
@martindennis9531
4 жыл бұрын
I hear it's super sharp though.
@randyfox5317
4 жыл бұрын
Legit question: why were no Canon lenses shown as an option? They have a nice 5:1 ratio MP65. The 100mm is a tack sharp lens too. Or should the title have been "Guide to Macro lenses for Sony and Nikon"? (no, honestly, it would have saved us Canon owners from watching all of this) Great video for those who are Sony and Nikon owners though. Thorough!
@skakdosmer
3 жыл бұрын
The three Venus lenses, the Tamron and the Tokina also come in Canon EF mount.
@SiggyPony
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this amazing video. It's the first one I found showing what the closest focus is on these lenses :) I am currently using a 55 - 250 EFS Lense reversed with one of those cable connectors on my 5D for my first experiments with Macro photography.
@RobertoCienfuegos
4 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what I want to do in a few days. Take lots of photos of my watches and other jewelry and posted here in KZitem. But I ma fixing the place where I will be working. I am taking some studio stuff and put it away for now. Hope everyone is doing good and let’s share more content to get busy during this difficult times we are up against. Blessings
@neilpiper9889
4 жыл бұрын
55mm 2.8 ais macro lens which is very durable and sharp. Not 1 to 1 but a useful general purpose lens. I use it for flower photography and portraits. It's all metal construction is ideal in the field. I use it on my Nikon FE and on my Nikon D300s.
@adude394
11 ай бұрын
I'm quite a bit late here, but thanks for this information and rundown. Very useful and very helpful!
@Cazak69
4 жыл бұрын
If you want a sharp macro lens have a look at a Sony 90mm 2.8 Macro, its the highest rated lens on DXOmark
@officialtiimo
4 жыл бұрын
DXOMark is garbage, but yes the 90mm is a good lens. The Voigtlander macro lenses are actually much sharper though, if you can believe it.
@dampfnudel6801
2 жыл бұрын
Sigma 105mm macro laughs at the Sony
@p382742937423y4
11 ай бұрын
Correct
@Rabe1907
11 ай бұрын
No !
@djszido
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! After a few years of using extension tubes, I finally decided yesterday to buy a macro lens. The timing of this video could not be better! :)
@samtvarghese3561
4 жыл бұрын
Which one?
@DenisStosic
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, great T-shirt, Nippon Kogaku, but no Nikkor micro lenses? Great 200 Micro Nikkor f4, 105/2,8, 60 2,8, 85 PC Micro Nikkor 2,8D. It would be good to mention them too.
@kodefashmodefa
4 жыл бұрын
I really need to invest in a macro lens. I’ve been using those macro extensions and autofocus is spotty. I know making a video comparing the selection of all those macro lenses would be tedious, but I’d watch it.
@jakilahmoulien9070
7 ай бұрын
That 200mm F2 lens though😔💘
@UweRoclawski
4 жыл бұрын
Nikon AF 105 2.8D still in use with my D750. Old "D" lens is a great deal. Nikon updated this lens with VR, but who need it?
@JS-tc3kt
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@xDEVILDOGx
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. I can’t remember the last time I watched all 24:33 of ANY KZitem video. 😂. Not only was this the info I was looking for but I also use Sony and Nikon stuff. Thank you again!
@thethirdman225
Жыл бұрын
Anything shorter than 100mm is usually too short. I have an OM System Zuiko 80mm f/4 on a bellows and that's the shortest lens I have.
@Dominguezucv
2 жыл бұрын
What a great and amazing video. I enjoyed every second. Thank you
@agentcrm
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a used Nikkor Ai-S 55/2.8 Micro and it's extension tube for my D7200. Wanted a true macro lens and something that would double as intro to portrait lens. I had bought a set of macro tubes previously, but they didn't really suit the lenses I have. (Even the 55mm is a bit close at min focus) But they do let me go beyond 1:1 with both the 55mm and the 35mm DX lens I have.
@sautsitumorangkpk
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! .. Nicely ..Great job uncle Matt Granger
@henningmartin2000
4 жыл бұрын
@18:09 In fact, you do loose light by using extension tubes! Another disadvantage of them is, of course, that you can't focus to infinity anymore.
@frankluo230
4 жыл бұрын
Also when focused at close distance even without extension tube, the maximum aperture becomes smaller no longer at F2.8 usually down to F4 at 1:1
@oliversteiner6389
4 жыл бұрын
That'S why I prefer achromatic closeup lenses. They can also give you cool bokeh effects in some situations :D
@OliwiaBoliwia567
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. My favorite macro lenses are projector lenses, such as Golden Navitar 👍🏽
@davidrehm9681
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. A couple of weeks ago I started taking pics/filming insects (beautiful millipedes) in VA, KY, and TN - of course with normal lenses. I now understand much better how these lenses work and will be getting one soon. BTW - your backdrop is part of your "GEAR" but is not listed - any info on that particular backdrop (brand, where to buy)? Thanks.
@1solorainforest
3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Great info!!! my macro lens collection : 15mm 24mm 50mm 90mm 100mm 300mm. I do wildlife macro & my carry-alongs are 24 50 90 300
@ScutuRC
Жыл бұрын
Something that I wonder about is the combination of Extension Tubes with a Macro Lens like the 105 mm Nikon Z lens. I may expect the focus point to move behind the first glass which will make it useless - but please let me know if I should spend the money on extension tubes if I already have a dedicated macro lens? Thanks in advance... :)
@KerstenPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Matt. I even shoot the extension tubes with my Tamron 150-600. To be able to shot with a bigger shoting range. Except the true macro lenses I use, I often schoot with a reverse ring. Works pretty good as well. I demonstrate that in a few video clips if made lately. Thank you for this informative video on macro photography and your demonstration of a few lenses I was looking for. Keep up the good work of the last 8 years that I follow year videos. Stay save and healthy.
@dalefrolander3583
10 ай бұрын
You really need to stay around f5.6, f8, or f11 as diffraction starts early when shooting macro.
@AgnostosGnostos
4 жыл бұрын
TheTamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro doesn't go to f/64. Its minimum aperture is f/32. Some much older Nikon macro lenses have f/64 thought.
@lsaideOK
4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating at the end such the discussion of extension tubes and adapters. Great video clips at the end. Might have been nice to know the prices involved. Maybe seeing how a long, regular macro like the Sigma 150 or 180 would have no been interesting. Great video!
@mattgranger
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Larry. Prices change over time, and vary by country. That's why I include links that will take you to see the current local pricing.
@ericstephenvorm
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Thanks for the detailed tutorial!
@luciano.armani
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for such an useful video. i reaaally like your backdrop btw, is it just paper?
@ivarsmatisons
4 жыл бұрын
Interesanti interesanti! Laba info
@RickMentore
4 жыл бұрын
Eagerly awaiting the macro tutorial, flower photography comes to mind.
@RossCollingwood-fw6zb
2 ай бұрын
Hello Matt - I have a question if I may ask. I have a Canon 70D APSC body which I am very happy with, and I am now seriously considering a dedicated macro lens for it. However the ones on offer where I am are all full frame lenses, one is which is the Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD, which I like for its telephoto capability. Given the crop factor of full frame lenses on my APSC body, will this lens work, or will I have to drop back in focal length to get enough of the image on the sensor. Any advice you can give will be welcome! 9:46
@MrCapitolist
4 жыл бұрын
It seems to me the definitions of macro and micro have changed since the days of film. My macro Nikkor lens allowed close in focusing following the general definition of macro. My micro Nikkor lens enlarged the subject as with a microscope.
@Audimann
4 жыл бұрын
Have tho older Tokina 100mm but great macro and also serves as a medium tele on my D500.
@ioan_astro
4 жыл бұрын
what about the Sigma 180mm F/2.8 APO lens? that's really nice macro lens
@stevesmith581
4 жыл бұрын
Matt... thanks for this but why no popular and affordable macro lenses..? 105mm macros 55 or 60mm macros How about the undisputed gem the Sigma 150mm f2.8.???
@cubistone
3 жыл бұрын
Please run a session on extreme macro via bellows if you would. Thank you.
@officialtiimo
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I wish you had talked a bit more about diffraction, though. Also, I feel like I've heard somewhere that the closer you focus your lens, the less light it will let in? Is that true?
@KurtisPape
3 жыл бұрын
Does the A7R IV really crop in 4k? Are you taking APS-C 1.5x crop. Because when I put my a7r iv into video it defaults to a crop, but I have a button for aps-c crop so I press that and I seem to get the full frame.
@johnny_2603
4 жыл бұрын
That probe lens looks fun, but way too much money for something for me to just screw around with. Maybe I’ll rent it one day. What re your thoughts for a Nikon shooter, between the 200mm f4 macro or the sigma 150mm macro, mostly for insects?
@stephenmorgan5100
4 жыл бұрын
I had been a Nikon user for years, now I am FujiFilm. The Fuji 80mm f2.8 is expensive, has any one in this group own one and what do they think of it? Is it worth it's price tag?
@PetCactusA_HarmlessLittlePrick
4 жыл бұрын
I want an f/1.2 500mm macro lens with matched 1.4x and 2x teleconverter for less than 1000 USD. Anyone up to the challenge? This should be for full frame cameras but doesn't have to be an apochromat. I love that you singled out the Voigtlander APO. I was shocked! I didn't see it coming! Caught me totally by suprise!
@tedtedsen269
4 жыл бұрын
does it matter if it is 1:1 an 8mm big insect is 8mm on the sensor but when displayed on my 32 inch 4k monitor its way bigger than real life or printed huge the insect gets bigger
@irajnaghash
4 жыл бұрын
When using Ring to change Normal lens to Micro, f-number dramatically reduces and focusing is not sharp.
@magnuschristensson9980
4 жыл бұрын
Like that Matt care more about his table than the Sony camera 😂
@gewglesux
4 жыл бұрын
hahaha I'm wearing the same Tee.. Loved this!! Getting in Macro Photography... this is welcomed information!!
@Wellin220365
3 жыл бұрын
where is the Canon MPE-65
@CarlosGonzalez-zm8bh
3 жыл бұрын
Which one do you recommend for the Panasonic S1H? L-Mount
@gorila1958
4 жыл бұрын
Are most of these available in Nikon mount ?
@justinbourne5888
4 жыл бұрын
great video; but you forget to mention one thing; if you use extension tube, the bigger the focal lenght, the more extension tube you can put on, i also like the 5 times magnefiction lens
@shadyninja1
4 жыл бұрын
What about the Nikon 105mm 2.8 af-s
@laurasarkaar1365
5 күн бұрын
hi , i am in perfume business and i have set up my studio on fixed limited space . my camera distance from my product is about 1.5 ft / 15 in to 20 inches ..... i am looking for best macro for good product images . my camera is ....sony A7R IV . any suggestions would be very very appreciated. any advise on lens and flash lights . thank you i guys , i am in perfume business and i have set up my studio on fixed limited space . my camera distance from my product is about 1.5 ft / 15 in to 20 inches ..... i am looking for best macro for good product images . my camera is ....sony A7R IV . any suggestions would be very very appreciated. any advise on lens and flash lights . thank you
@oliversteiner6389
4 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you also lend the Sony FE 2.8/90 mm maco lens? It blows the rest of the bunch out of the water.
@rightword
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know some Macro lens that can fit on a Nikon 700 camera?
@mattgranger
2 жыл бұрын
D700?
@rightword
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattgranger No, I meant the D7100 camera model.
@rich1953
4 жыл бұрын
What about an extension tube on a macro :-)
@skakdosmer
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can do that.
@Ken.s.Snapshots
4 жыл бұрын
With all those lens B&H loan you I’m surprised they didn’t include the Sony 90mm macro
@mattgranger
4 жыл бұрын
I got what I requested. And I already have a 90 f2.8 macro
@martindennis9531
4 жыл бұрын
How does the Sony 90mm f2.8 stand up against the others? I just ordered one! 😁
@Ken.s.Snapshots
4 жыл бұрын
Martin Dennis beats every other one
@bombata151
4 жыл бұрын
Also something interesting. The macro lenses, and only the new macro lenses (no idea why) show the effective aperture. For example Nikkor 105/2.8 VR stops down to f/57 BUUUT that is only on macro. The same aperture on infinity is f/32, and goes "down" when focusing closer and closer. That results in showing something like max open aperture for close portrait at f/3.5 not 2.8... Of course, that means just effective aperture as light loss , the physical aperture does NOT close down in any way. So the size of the aperture at f/32 on infinity is the same as f/57 at 1:1 macro. And this applies for every single lens, but only the new macro lenses show that. I wonder why - i haven't seen any explanation on the internet about that. If this applies for every single lens becayse of physics, why only macro lenses show it. Is it because of marketing - to get "hyped" by the "extra" aperture (that is not different than f/32 on old macro lens) ?
@MarcelloBranca
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot the 200mm micro Nikkor f4
@Lordred1069
4 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks
@hawk_fxd
Жыл бұрын
Great video but I just had to mention that the spider you took a photo was a wolf spider and they’re far from dangerous. There’s already a ton of misinformation out there demonizing these harmless creatures who are so vital for the environment and the ecosystem.
@jotwee63
Жыл бұрын
My preferred distance from spiders is 100 meters
@rompowertube
4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed :)
@Phagocytosis
3 жыл бұрын
If the specifications for a lense do not show a "Macro Reproduction Ratio", but they do show a "Maximum magnification factor", is that more or less an equivalent? I notice in your video (1:19) they seem to be the same.
@thelemon5069
Жыл бұрын
I don't have a sensor I shoot film
@mattgranger
Жыл бұрын
Cool
@aussie8114
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Tokina 100mm 🐝🐛🐞🦟🦋
@AhmetAygit
4 жыл бұрын
You are wearing my t shirt..hahaa
@ArkVogel
4 жыл бұрын
20:57 ...It's aliiiiiive?
@tylerng2004
4 жыл бұрын
Thinking of getting the Laowa probe lens for dad’s next colonoscopy appointment 😂
@bombata151
4 жыл бұрын
the only wrong thing is " you won't have any light fallout" with tubes. Yes, you will loose some light, and esp. with all 3 pieces of the set, but you won't get significant drop of image quality. With 3 pieces the light loss will be a lot actually. Also - AF macro tubes are waste of money - you get AF and exif yes, but the AF is ridiculous slow and inaccurate. And as Matt said , you rarely use AF in macro anyway, but if you do - use AF macro lens instead if you want to get results. Besides that, the macro tubes are the best cheap option for macro and you can get real macro (even above 1:1) with it. The other cheap good macro option is the reverse lens adapter, where you can get huuuuge macro with wide lenses ( i've calculated something like 3.2:1 with 18mm on Fx) .
@GreenTekHaus
4 жыл бұрын
Where’d you get 5he shirt? I gotta get one!
@mattgranger
4 жыл бұрын
Here! I think sold out: bhpho.to/2LJlTSo
@gewglesux
4 жыл бұрын
That's where i got mine... and yeah.. they Sell out faster than Gwen Stefani
@JohnAKoernerII
4 жыл бұрын
Another guy who doesn't shoot macro, giving "tutorials" on how to shoot macro ... and what lenses to use. Comical. I've actually owned 90% of those lenses, for years. I didn't just put them on a table to make a video. Stay in your lane.
@luciano.armani
4 жыл бұрын
did he say anything incorrect?
@skakdosmer
3 жыл бұрын
@@luciano.armani yes, a few things.
@doulos5322
2 жыл бұрын
One looks good at recording a colonoscopy
@popcornparam
4 жыл бұрын
How dare u do a macro showdown without the top 2 ledgends Cannon 100mm F2.8 Nikon 105 mm F2.8-52
@justnoted2995
3 жыл бұрын
Practically, for the presentation, why don't you move all the lenses to your right, and introduce them one-by-one, and returning them to the right. With your set-up you have great difficulty working 'over' the lenses, and I feared you knocking the tall one over... hell
@thethirdman225
Жыл бұрын
Macro lenses are too sharp for portraits. If you must go that way, at least put a half black pro mist on it.
@antonipilarek3858
10 ай бұрын
Jak napadnę na bank to też sobie kupię takie obiektywy...ale napierw utrzymanie dzieci
@mbvideo3107
4 жыл бұрын
Poor sony 50 and laowa 100, you forget to use them.
@redhatblacksfarmy1616
4 жыл бұрын
You've got dust in your watch
@superjfbm
4 жыл бұрын
...held my breath, anticipating one would fall off the table
@user-xs3db6ox3q
3 жыл бұрын
Can you not lean over and try to shoot the little man? You can knock down these expensive lenses anytime...
@CashelOConnolly
4 жыл бұрын
Well should I take the advice from someone who uses $8500 on his/the companies KZitem set up and wouldn’t even consider using the lens he’s recommending,I think not!!!
@patrickmurphy6602
3 жыл бұрын
i don't see the Nikkor 200 mm f4 Micro. Or the 105mm 2.8 either, for that matter. You be shame for self, Mr. nippon kogaku, of tokyo.
@Comalv
4 жыл бұрын
I have bought the laowa 100mm during this quarantine to take photos of my watches and I absolutely love it, I wanted to pull the trigger since you did your first hands on more than a year ago!
@JS-tc3kt
4 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn’t mention the bellows method. It’s not for everyone, but it does have a compelling case use, and there are many “used” bellows at bargain prices. Great video! Thanks.
@T_bomb99
2 жыл бұрын
I had the laowa 100mm and the Sony 90mm. Didn't care too much for them. I recently bought the sigma 105mm and it is absolutely amazing. Extremely sharp.
@shmuelaryehkoltov241
2 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of interesting macro lenses, even older ones, such as the Nikkor 105mm f2.8 Micro AIS, even though it's only a 1:2 magnification (and hence not a true macro lens). Add an extension tube, and you'll get there. That's the beauty of macro photography, while you definitely can spend a lot of money, there are enough cheap and great options, allowing anyone to get into it. One thing I missed a bit in this video, is talking about what kind of macro photography the various lenses could be good for. As in, why and when would you pick the Laowa 15mm f4 macro over the 100mm f2.8 lens, just as an example.
@ChaitanyaShukla2503
4 жыл бұрын
For people interested in ultra wide macro check photos by Kurt Orion Mystery, Jasmine Vink, and few others. That Laowa 15mm Macro is extremely tricky lens to use(I shot few wide angles of Hump noses pit viper with that lens) but at the same time very much highly recomended by Herping community. Edit: there is such a thing as effective aperture associated with Mag ratio. Also Diffraction which creeps in much quicker at High mag ratios due to smaller effective apertures.
@ulriktnnesen5987
4 жыл бұрын
I rarely go over f.4 on my laowa 25mm 2.5-5x due to the rapid loss of detail when using high magnification. I use my lens for some of my focus stacks and sometimes I even play around with my nikon 10x microcope objective :D
@SomeonewithaSony
4 жыл бұрын
Recently purchased the Laowa 2x 100mm and absolutely love it. Sharp as sh*t with no CA. Replaced my Tokina 100mm which replaced my Tammy 90mm.
@randomstuff53078
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered that one for my sony a1. Loooking forward to it!
@nelsonclub7722
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt - right up my street - again - I use all 3 of the Irix Cine lenses - I've been a pro for 30 odd yrs - commercial and fashion - studio operator now retired but still have the creative buzz - I now do close ups of cut flowers (Lilies etc) in B+W (backlit) and 'scapes' for dare I say it 'fine art prints for sale'!! Yeah I know; but the reason I went for the Cine versions (11, 45, 150) mounted to a Sony A7RIv is:-. 1). I can use a follow focus on the 150 - even with a macro rail focus is critical - even with the Sony A7RIV - *** and focus stacking and HDR and 9 frames stitched and well you got this far you may as well pixel shift as well - takes time ***- but boy is it worth it - printing onto Giclee and French paper is a sight to behold and I used to print Cibachromes from Scala!!!!!! 2). Consistency in all 3 lenses. Same size fronts and stuff - 3). They look epic - sorry but they just do 4). Price. 5) Their regular lenses are not available in Sony E Mount 6). I have manual aperture control - on the lens where I use another remote FF to control that too. I sold my GFX 50S kit and it paid for the whole thing!!!!! Kept the Broncolor lights as consistency of light is crucial here One is very happy *** I don't actually do any of that in reality except the pixel shift which is a truly wondrous thing Stay safe - keep posting - we all need you now.
@spelunkerd
11 ай бұрын
For amateurs looking for creative ideas, don't count out some of the new phones. I was pleasantly surprised by my Iphone 11, it's got a surprisingly close focus and DOF. You need a tripod mount for the phone, and excellent light. The result is far less expensive than any dedicated macro lens, and better than any of my conventional non-macro Canon glass. The wide angle view from a phone up close feels more realistic compared to longer glass. I tried using extenders to get closer with my canon L lenses, but I found the lens ended up so close it was difficult to light the subject. As technology allows pixel count to rise in tiny sensors, some of the old yardsticks regarding sensor size and image quality can be eclipsed. I've also tried digiscoping with a dissecting microscope and a phone held a phone mount, with similar results.
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