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03-11-2006, 16:29
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Macro test shot
I took this shot to try out my new (at the time) Canon 100mm USM f2.8 macro lens. This shot convinced me at had both the sharpness and the colour saturation I wanted. I have never been disappointed with this lens, it is an absolute belter. Obviously being a prime lens it is sharp anyway but if the lens had a metal body I am certain it would be in the L series.
Anyway, all this blathering on is because I am scared someone is going to ask me what flower it was and I haven't got a clue! Hope you like it anyway. Cheers, Rob 
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03-11-2006, 21:14
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Nice one Rob.
I have been looking for a dedicated macro lens for sometime and the Canon 100mm is high on my list. |
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04-11-2006, 01:07
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Re: Macro test shot
me too...looking for a macro what would the macro people recommend with a canon 5d
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04-11-2006, 10:08
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Re: Macro test shot
Agreed - I've got one too
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05-11-2006, 14:33
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Without a shadow of a doubt, i'd recommend the Canon 100mm f2.8 USM, the one I used here. This lens is razor sharp and has gorgeous bokeh on it (not evident on this shot but others I have shown in my gallery do show this). At 100mm it is a good length for getting small nature shots without having to get so close you scare them away, There is of course the 150mm version but that is at least 3 times the price and I couldn't warrant that much being spent when this lens is optically so fantastic. Many people have reviewed this lens and said the only thing that stops this being an L series is the plastic lens body. If it were metal it would be L series as the optics are certainly equal in quality. Cheers, Rob |
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22-11-2006, 23:04
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Thanks Rob....can you tell this to my wife!!
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22-11-2006, 23:44
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No probs Cotter, tell her it'll be money well spe.... are, wait a minute. You're from Scotland aren't you? Hmmmm, when you say borders, are you north or south of the border? If north, I guess I can give you the name of a guy in Aberdeen who files down milg bottle bottoms and makes lenses out of them. They're not well corrected for chromatic aberation but they give even more surprise results than a Lensbaby
 Right, I am off to hide from Fiona who will be gunning for me now.... along with all the other Scots friends on here <g> Actually the pastor of my church is also Scottish so PLEASE don't tell him.... I'd get excommunicated Anyway, only really posting this because I was on 599 and wanted to go through the 600 postings mark :o) Cheers, Rob |
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23-11-2006, 11:14
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Re: Macro test shot
Wow Rob, I really like this one. The colour is really strong and the detail is very clear. The water droplets act like litle magnifying glasses. I can't get so close with my camera but one day i will get a macro lens.
Well done, Dixie |
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23-11-2006, 14:47
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ROB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u cant run fast enough!
lolololol Pah some people will do anything to get their posts up  Fi |
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23-11-2006, 15:06
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Sooo....what flower is it then Rob!?
It is a stunningly crystal clear shot...and I'd hazard a guess it's a tulip petal? |
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23-11-2006, 22:31
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23-11-2006, 23:33
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I love tulips.... very kissable! Two lips!... oh forget it! Whoosh, over their heads it flew!  Cheers, Rob  |
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