Macro Photo thread

[DibblyDobbler]

First outing with the new 100mm today! Not much time but managed to get a couple of half decent shots off. Looks sharp with or without the Raynox 150 - mag is up at about 1.7:1 according to my quick test shots. Quite encouraged as there's definitely a bit more working distance when you need it, it's definitely sharp and enough mag for 95% of what I would shoot with the MPE. (Also I am likely to pick up a Raynox 250 at some point). So the end for the MPE ? Time will tell and I'm not going to rush it but maybe just maybe...


100mm Test Shot by Mike Smith, on Flickr


100mm + Ranox150 by Mike Smith, on Flickr

[DibblyDobbler]

Here are some early results with the new 100mm (with Raynox if needed) - quite encouraged as there is plenty of sharpness and magnification, and the ability to increase the working distance when required


Hoverfly by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Bee - Bombus lucorum by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Leafcutter Bee by Mike Smith, on Flickr

[ddarno]

Green Cricket by David Arnold, on Flickr


Hoverfly - Volucella by David Arnold, on Flickr


Common Darter Dragonfly by David Arnold, on Flickr

[DibblyDobbler]

Wasp by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Bombus pratorum by Mike Smith, on Flickr

[jimmy156]

Some nice shots on this page guys. DibblyDobbler love the wasp shot... overtime i check back onto this thread you have got some new/different macro equipment

Nice shots too DDarno, i think your cricket is a speckled oak cricket.

First shot from me is not a real macro, it was shot at 400mm with the tele lens, i was't getting any bloody closer! Its not a great shot, but an awesome fly. I'm pretty certain its a Hornet Robberfly. It was so big i thought it was a Dragonfly!

IMG_6550 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

And now to a class of organism we don't have many of in this thread. These Common lizards were tiny (and everywhere, must have seen 100+ today)

IMG_6535 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6524 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6522 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

And back to insects... I'D's for the wasp and caterpillar anyone? (Caterpillars are bloody hard to photograph, where do you focus )

IMG_6610 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6621 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6624 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6643 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

IMG_6646 by jimmyb156, on Flickr

[Ed_P]

Male Wool-carder Bee, nectaring on lavender:

Wool-carder Bee (m) - No. 2 by Ed Phillips, on Flickr

[DibblyDobbler]

^^^ Like that Ed

One from today with the 100mm - (MPE is up for sale...)



Bombus pascuorum by Mike Smith, on Flickr

[V8Wagon]

Dibbly are you simply using a 100d with the 100mm macro lens?

Quite fancy doing some macro with my EOS M and wonder if I could get similar results with that lens as they have the same sensor.

[DibblyDobbler]

V8Wagon said:

Dibbly are you simply using a 100d with the 100mm macro lens?

Quite fancy doing some macro with my EOS M and wonder if I could get similar results with that lens as they have the same sensor.

Yes - the 100mm gives up to 1:1 where your working distance is around 6 inches, at this range the scene width is just under an inch (on a crop body) so a Bee will near enough fill the image.

I sometimes also use a Raynox on the 100mm which gives up to around 2:1 mag for smaller stuff - it's very easy to use and there's very little loss of IQ

(Hence bye bye MPE!)

[V8Wagon]

DibblyDobbler said:

V8Wagon said:

Dibbly are you simply using a 100d with the 100mm macro lens?

Quite fancy doing some macro with my EOS M and wonder if I could get similar results with that lens as they have the same sensor.

Yes - the 100mm gives up to 1:1 where your working distance is around 6 inches, at this range the scene width is just under an inch (on a crop body) so a Bee will near enough fill the image.

I sometimes also use a Raynox on the 100mm which gives up to around 2:1 mag for smaller stuff - it's very easy to use and there's very little loss of IQ

(Hence bye bye MPE!)

Thanks. Looks like the 100mm will be the next lens for me. The Raynox looks interesting...I wasn't aware of them.

[DibblyDobbler]

V8Wagon said:

Thanks. Looks like the 100mm will be the next lens for me. The Raynox looks interesting...I wasn't aware of them.

Neither was I until recently - basically it's like sticking a magnifying glass on the front of your lens. I was a bit sniffy about them until I tried one - very effective and easy to use bit of kit, recommend it

[V8Wagon]

DibblyDobbler said:

V8Wagon said:

Thanks. Looks like the 100mm will be the next lens for me. The Raynox looks interesting...I wasn't aware of them.

Neither was I until recently - basically it's like sticking a magnifying glass on the front of your lens. I was a bit sniffy about them until I tried one - very effective and easy to use bit of kit, recommend it

Quick look in the net and it appears that the DCR-250 is what I need. Is that what you have? Does it come with adaptors to fit different thread sizes?

[DibblyDobbler]

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V8Wagon said:

DibblyDobbler said:

V8Wagon said:

Thanks. Looks like the 100mm will be the next lens for me. The Raynox looks interesting...I wasn't aware of them.

Neither was I until recently - basically it's like sticking a magnifying glass on the front of your lens. I was a bit sniffy about them until I tried one - very effective and easy to use bit of kit, recommend it

Quick look in the net and it appears that the DCR-250 is what I need. Is that what you have? Does it come with adaptors to fit different thread sizes?

I've got the 150 but they're both good - 250 gives more mag. They fit a range of lenses - up to 57mm filter size is ok iirc ( ie non L 100) you'll need a step down ring if bigger. Not 100% so best check that

[14-7]

Popped out the other day with the MPE65 but forgot the flash managed to get a few semi ok ones though

2A4A2948 by 14-7, on Flickr


2A4A2924 by 14-7, on Flickr


2A4A2916 by 14-7, on Flickr

[ddarno]

Anyone know what this might be please?


Bug of some sort by David Arnold, on Flickr


Fly - Tachina fera by David Arnold, on Flickr


Common Darter Dragonfly by David Arnold, on Flickr

[DibblyDobbler]

CExcellent David

Ichneumon Wasp maybe ?

[Colin RedGriff]

Macro shot of a tic in my arm! by Colin Haycock, on Flickr

[Top Banana]

Taken with old Pentax SMC manual focus 200mm f4 with Raynox DCR150 added

Grasshopper by jon bawden, on Flickr

[V8Wagon]

I'm embarrassed to put this here after looking through how staggeringly sharp and well focussed everyone else's shots are.

I have no experience of Macro at all but was bored today so fiddled around using some old screw on Macro lenses that fit the front of my existing lenses. DibblyDobbler - Will these basically be doing exactly the same job as the Raynox 150/250 or is that a big step up in quality?

Focussing was hard work...particularly hard work on the EOS M as it doesn't give you a focus 'point' but a whopping great rectangle to work with. It's also not particularly fast.

I know it's not sharp but I was pleased with the overall effect of this one.


Bee On Flower by André Jardinière, on Flickr

Edited by V8Wagon on Tuesday 8th September 13:29

[DibblyDobbler]

V8Wagon said:

I'm embarrassed to put this here after looking through how staggeringly sharp and well focussed everyone else's shots are.

I have no experience of Macro at all but was bored today so fiddled around using some old screw on Macro lenses that fit the front of my existing lenses. DibblyDobbler - Will these basically be doing exactly the same job as the Raynox 150/250 or is that a big step up in quality?

Focussing was hard word...particularly hard work on the EOS M as it doesn't give you a focus 'point' but a whopping great rectangle to work with. It's also not particularly fast.

I know it's not sharp but I was pleased with the overall effect of this one.


Bee On Flower by André Jardinière, on Flickr

That looks pretty decent to me

I would not claim any great expertise on the clip on macro lenses but the Raynox are very very good - if you have a decent zoom lens you can get loads of magnification and plenty of detail. I paid about £30-£40 for the DCR150 so it's not a huge expense if you are interested. Tricky bit is getting the lighting right - most macro togs use flash and various combinations of diffusers.