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Pixels or Glass?
agree with David Storm K5-11s + 90- 105mm Macro if it is affordable ,these lenses are also good for other subjects apart from macro. this was done with a Teleplus x2 Macro converter on my FA50 f1.7 using catch in focus, a cheap way to macro for me as i already had the lens so just £30 for the co...
Posted by redbusa99 on 31/05/2014 - 09:14
Pixels or Glass?
You can pick up 2x teleconverters with contacts for 20-30 quid, remove the glass and you have a cheap extension tube with aperture control from the camera. _______ I'm not sure I see the point in spending £900. odd for extra MPs just to crop most of them out tbh. As has been saide, there ar...
Posted by charlottef on 31/05/2014 - 09:15
Pixels or Glass?
...i think it did a reasonable job the beetle is about 1/2 inch long... I think this is an example of exactly the problem the OP is attempting to solve: My telephotos will not focus very closely, leaving my subject occupying only 20-40% of the frame in many cases.
Posted by ChrisA on 31/05/2014 - 09:24
Pixels or Glass?
Just to be more specific, here's a few of my shots with the current gear - K7 & Tamron Adaptall 135mm f2.8 : Because the Tamron doesn't focus very close, these are all significant crops on the K7 - at least a factor of 1.5, maybe even 2.0 for some. I think both t...
Posted by McGregNi on 31/05/2014 - 09:30
Pixels or Glass?
How about a DA16-45. It is a great lens, constant aperture, close focus and ideal for flower pictures. Seems to have been sidelined now as other lenses have come along but prices are such that it has become extremely good value for money second hand. Not a macro lens but it close focuses and would...
Posted by doingthebobs on 31/05/2014 - 10:03
Pixels or Glass?
Glass trumps camera generally, but in your case you have a specific requirement that a new camera won't help you with much, except to provide higher resolution for the crops. Thats exactly the point I want to explore in so far as it compares relatively in terms of extra IQ potential. Will the ex...
Posted by McGregNi on 31/05/2014 - 14:28
Pixels or Glass?
Glass trumps camera generally, but in your case you have a specific requirement that a new camera won't help you with much, except to provide higher resolution for the crops. Thats exactly the point I want to explore in so far as it compares relatively in terms of extra IQ potential. Will the ex...
Posted by Smeggypants on 31/05/2014 - 17:03
Pixels or Glass?
Hi Nigel If the quality of the shots you have posted are typical of what you produce with your K7 and Tamron I wouldn't consider changing them. First of I would spend £100-£125 on tubes with the contacts and an A50 f1.7 and a 49mm to K reversing ring. If your still not a happy bunny and if ...
Posted by McBrian on 31/05/2014 - 17:42
Pixels or Glass?
Nigel, If you can get your hands on one of these http://www.techtheman.com/2008/07/kenko-2x-macro-teleplus-adapter.html it saves having to change tube lengths. Mine cost £55 from another member on here and that seems the ballpark figure on eBay. Couple it with a 50mm M f1.7 or 50mm A f2 for £25 max...
Posted by jamieallan on 01/06/2014 - 11:52
Pixels or Glass?
I wouldn't say that the Sigma 105 DG EX Macro is either 'clinical' or 'heavy', in fact quite the opposite. It is a lovely, subtle lens with smooth bokeh and great colour rendering. For flowers, I can't think of many AF lenses that would be better... David, I did find tha Sigma quite a solid and we...
Posted by McGregNi on 02/06/2014 - 09:55
Pixels or Glass?
I've been right through this whole thread and listed every suggested item .... here's a list of every lens or tube etc mentioned, without duplications : .... Extension Tubes Kenko Telelpus x2 Macro Converter Raynox Macro Adaptor 49mm to K Reversing Ring +5 Achromatic Close up Sigma 50mm f...
Posted by McGregNi on 02/06/2014 - 10:48
Pixels or Glass?
If I'd read it right from earlier, Zooms are the avoided with tubes? I don't see any reason to avoid using a zoom with tubes. The tubes just move the lens away from the body, thus allowing the point of closest focus to be closer than without the tubes. Closer subject = bigger image, that's all...
Posted by ChrisA on 02/06/2014 - 10:53
Stunning pics
Beautiful images but like some here it frustrates me that the reality probably is that her husband runs the farm and she has all day long to focus on photography without needing to worry about earning a crust (which as a bloke is what we spend the majority of our life doing). Sometimes I wish I was...
Posted by saxon on 06/06/2014 - 10:58
Stunning pics
Beautiful images but like some here it frustrates me that the reality probably is that her husband runs the farm and she has all day long to focus on photography without needing to worry about earning a crust (which as a bloke is what we spend the majority of our life doing). Sometimes I wish I was...
Posted by dougf8 on 06/06/2014 - 11:06
Stunning pics
Beautiful images but like some here it frustrates me that the reality probably is that her husband runs the farm and she has all day long to focus on photography without needing to worry about earning a crust (which as a bloke is what we spend the majority of our life doing). Sometimes I wish I was...
Posted by Smeggypants on 06/06/2014 - 21:53
Heartless
I am new here but one of the main things that prompted me to get back into photography has been the last year. I have been suffering with anxiety so much so it has stopped me sleeping and pushed me close to a break down. I like walking around with my camera as a form of relaxation. I hope everyone w...
Posted by JammyBee on 01/06/2014 - 16:04
Heartless
Over 640 views, 26 posts on this topic and not a single comment from a Mod, Heartless and cowards spring to mind, I am not being funny, but am I stating the obvious when I say this is not the first time things like this happen on here, if you look into the T&c's and read what the role of the Mod ...
Posted by MattyH on 01/06/2014 - 18:02
Heartless
My point is about how to advise and help Louise, and if the thread had stayed up I would have tried to do that there ... but I'm left doing it here now. I think the focus of advice should be more about how Louise perceives events and behaviours around her. I've tried to help by pointing out that ...
Posted by McGregNi on 03/06/2014 - 15:20
Oulton Park - BTCC
Nice to meet you again Mike, we got out of the Oulton Park really quickly, lucky with the car parking I think. Got back to Sheffield for 7.45pm. Thanks again for your help on the day. Only just started going through the photo's. Hope to get some posted at the weekend as very busy at the m...
Posted by carmagw on 11/06/2014 - 08:08
ND Filter for Fisheye
I like the Pentax 10-17 Fisheye lens, but wish i could fit a ND or Grad Filter. Saw this video below for DIY filter for M4/3 cameras. A lot of the posts below say not to do it on DSLR as it would break the mirror. My thought is there is a bit of gap between the mirror and the back of the lens so it ...
Posted by punkrockemo on 04/06/2014 - 20:56
