Macro with the Bigma
Posted 24/05/2010 - 18:55
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nice shot, the bigma is best at 200mm for close up work i find its the closest focus,
Posted 24/05/2010 - 19:00
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Ah but this critter was too far away for 200mm, and as for knowing where to point the lens it is rather difficult finding something so small.
Heres a shot from the Tamron for comparison, just shows theres no substitute for the right gear.
[IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j168/impotentspider/_IGP7217.jpg[/IMG]
Heres a shot from the Tamron for comparison, just shows theres no substitute for the right gear.
[IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j168/impotentspider/_IGP7217.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 24/05/2010 - 19:43
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fatspider wrote:
Ah but this critter was too far away for 200mm, and as for knowing where to point the lens it is rather difficult finding something so small.
Heres a shot from the Tamron for comparison, just shows theres no substitute for the right gear.
[IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j168/impotentspider/_IGP7217.jpg[/IMG]
how close did you get to it with the tamron.Ah but this critter was too far away for 200mm, and as for knowing where to point the lens it is rather difficult finding something so small.
Heres a shot from the Tamron for comparison, just shows theres no substitute for the right gear.
[IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j168/impotentspider/_IGP7217.jpg[/IMG]
the bigma focuses about 10" at 200mm
Posted 24/05/2010 - 20:08
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This one with the Tamron was about 2 feet away, its cropped by about half of the original frame, but the Tamron does focus to within about 12 inches, I did get some closer shots but I liked the yellow background on this one.
I think the newer 90mm Tamron Macro's focus down to about 6 inches in order to get the true 1:1 (mine is an older 1:2)
I got these at Fairburn Ings (my nearest RSPB reserve) if its nice again tomorrow I might head down and get some more
I think the newer 90mm Tamron Macro's focus down to about 6 inches in order to get the true 1:1 (mine is an older 1:2)
I got these at Fairburn Ings (my nearest RSPB reserve) if its nice again tomorrow I might head down and get some more
Posted 24/05/2010 - 21:28
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Excellent macro work. You could have some fun playing with these two lenses all summer!
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 24/05/2010 - 22:10
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Excellent work, I was using the DA*300 yesterday despite having a Tamron 90mm in the bag, it just wouldn't have the reach. Came away with a few keepers including this one posted earlier:
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/four-spotted-chaser-17638/large
Regards,
John
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/four-spotted-chaser-17638/large
Regards,
John
Posted 24/05/2010 - 23:43
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johnwhit wrote:
Excellent work, I was using the DA*300 yesterday despite having a Tamron 90mm in the bag, it just wouldn't have the reach. Came away with a few keepers including this one posted earlier:
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/four-spotted-chaser-17638/large
Regards,
John
I hate 300mmDA* owners
Excellent work, I was using the DA*300 yesterday despite having a Tamron 90mm in the bag, it just wouldn't have the reach. Came away with a few keepers including this one posted earlier:
https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/four-spotted-chaser-17638/large
Regards,
John
Posted 25/05/2010 - 09:01
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Good catch for a Spider. Impressive images.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 25/05/2010 - 12:51
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Nice set, I'm well impressed with the first one. I was skulking round our country park at the weekend, no dragon flies yet.
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Of course I soon switched to the Tamron 90mm for the nearer stuff but the four spot Chasers wouldn't come close enough for the Tamron, this is roughly a half crop of the original frame.
Taken on the K20D at 500mm
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