Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

[inthedeck]

Tripod and Patience. That's the two things I've learned are a MUST with this lens. Oh, and maybe a shutter release cable/wireless trigger, etc.

[BluewookieJim]

Tripod. Check.
Shutter Release. Check.

Patience. Not so much.

I've got a thing about bugs, bees, etc... so I probably don't get as close as I could.

This is probably my best insect shot so far, but I've still got work to do.

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v2/p129182349-3.jpg

[photobitz]

Tripod and Patience. That's the two things I've learned are a MUST with this lens. Oh, and maybe a shutter release cable/wireless trigger, etc.

I wouldn't say a tripod is a MUST, but if you don't have a tripod you will probably need off-camera flash.

Patience... yep... need plenty of that ;)

[troypiggo]

Tripod and Patience. That's the two things I've learned are a MUST with this lens. Oh, and maybe a shutter release cable/wireless trigger, etc.

Disagree about the tripod and shutter release. Have a wander through the macro photo sharing forum here. Overwhelming majority of the wonderful and best shots there are handheld. I'd have to say a tripod, for shooting bugs at close to 1:1, would be more of a hindrance than help. They just move too fast, on leaves/branches blowing in the wind. Just technique and practice. Totally agree about the patience.

The camera and lens, are the only musts. There are plenty of great, handheld, natural light macros.

The only other thing I would highly recommend, but wouldn't go so far to say it's a must, is a diffused flash - cheaper speedlite or more expensive ring/twin light.

[Cotmweasel]

Disagree about the tripod and shutter release. Have a wander through the macro photo sharing forum here. Overwhelming majority of the wonderful and best shots there are handheld. I'd have to say a tripod, for shooting bugs at close to 1:1, would be more of a hindrance than help. They just move too fast, on leaves/branches blowing in the wind. Just technique and practice. Totally agree about the patience.

The camera and lens, are the only musts. There are plenty of great, handheld, natural light macros.

The only other thing I would highly recommend, but wouldn't go so far to say it's a must, is a diffused flash - cheaper speedlite or more expensive ring/twin light.

Completely agree!

[BluewookieJim]

Well, I've clearly got the gear to do it.

I just need to work on getting closer to the bugs, and the whole patience thing...

edit: Just a quick question regarding flash. I've never used flash with this lens. In fact, I just upgraded from a 420ex to a 580ex II a couple weeks ago. Anyway, 2 actual questions:
1.) Should I use my Stofen (tupperware) if I try this? I also have a homemade unit, the fun-foam and velcro variety.

2.) Would I be trying to use flash as my primary light source, or as fill?

[troypiggo]

If you don't have a flash bracket and off-shoe chord, you might be interested in my DIY milk bottle diffuser (http://piggo.com/~troy/photos/00_equipment/macro_rig/milk-diffuser.jpg) solution before I got a bracket. Works a treat. Just make sure the end of the diffuser is as long as the front of lens. No good if shorter. Can be a little longer without getting in view.

Also, for extra stability without using a tripod, see LordV's beanpole idea (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=24569). I tried it recently with a broom handle and it really does help a lot.

[inthedeck]

I wouldn't say a tripod is a MUST, but if you don't have a tripod you will probably need off-camera flash.

Patience... yep... need plenty of that ;)

Nah, probably not for everyone. I've got some serious shakes...so, I love having a tripod. low angle ones are cool, too.

[3Turner]

Macro of a different subject.....scarface. :lol:
http://Turner-Photos.smugmug.com/photos/308510533_QafEp-L.jpg

[photobitz]

Nah, probably not for everyone. I've got some serious shakes...so, I love having a tripod. low angle ones are cool, too.

I do have to admit I use a tripod sometimes for flower shots but for anything that is likely to run/fly away they are just impractical.

[darosk]

Macro of a different subject.....scarface. :lol:

Haha - I laughed :lol:

Looks a little chewed on ~ reminds me of my younger years :D

[3Turner]

Haha - I laughed :lol:

Looks a little chewed on ~ reminds me of my younger years :D
:lol: Yeah, chewed on by the boy. He has lost 1 hand from each LEGO man that he has too.

[DreDaze]

does anyone on here use the old non usm version of this lens?...i just picked one up for under a 100 bucks, and am excited to have a real go at some macro shots...also are extension tubes useful on this lens?...haven't had enough time to play with it yet

[photobitz]

does anyone on here use the old non usm version of this lens?...i just picked one up for under a 100 bucks, and am excited to have a real go at some macro shots...also are extension tubes useful on this lens?...haven't had enough time to play with it yet

I believe it works just as well as the USM version as far as macro goes. Tubes will get you closer but you'll probably need off-camera flash.

[strobe monkey]

:lol:Disagree about the tripod and shutter release. Have a wander through the macro photo sharing forum here. Overwhelming majority of the wonderful and best shots there are handheld. I'd have to say a tripod, for shooting bugs at close to 1:1, would be more of a hindrance than help. They just move too fast, on leaves/branches blowing in the wind. Just technique and practice. Totally agree about the patience.

The camera and lens, are the only musts. There are plenty of great, handheld, natural light macros.

The only other thing I would highly recommend, but wouldn't go so far to say it's a must, is a diffused flash - cheaper speedlite or more expensive ring/twin light.

Agree.

I also recommend a flash, especially in places with not so bright natural light like here in UK, and to those people with shaky hands like myself.

For still life macros then tripod and remote shutter release will help.

[mdw]

I love this thread!

Here are 2 of mine:

1.
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9118/img2660bn2.jpg

2.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1979/img2131cd3.jpg

3. Extreme crop
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9145/img2131bl7.jpg

[Tareq]

2 shots from Yesterday

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9071/stilllife1rz2.jpg

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4809/stilllife2ox0.jpg

[smallpotatoes]

I love this thread!

Here are 2 of mine:

1.
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9118/img2660bn2.jpg

2.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1979/img2131cd3.jpg

3. Extreme crop
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9145/img2131bl7.jpg

Your dog is adorable, but what the heck is that other thing? That is creepy looking!

Jaci

[DreDaze]

^^almost looks like jaba the hut...

[mdw]

smallpotatoes
[/left];6089227]Your dog is adorable, but what the heck is that other thing? That is creepy looking!

Jaci


Thanks! :D It actually is a friend's dog, below is mine (also with the 100mm)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/761/img9646cp3.jpg

I believe the creepy thing to be a 'crab spider' of some sort. Not the Japanese, but some European one or something...
There was this yellow one as well, but I couldn't get a decent picture out of it. These are shy! :P (also Canon 100mm)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6585/img1956yw0.jpg

This creepy little thing I photographed on the same day as the above (again 100mm) but don't know what it is either.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1007/img2109kf1.jpg

[Nordly]

From the beach this evening...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2755768005_497fdb6f23.jpg?v=0

[inthedeck]

Interesting dandellion.

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_9858.jpg

[smallpotatoes]

Thanks! :D It actually is a friend's dog, below is mine (also with the 100mm)


I believe the creepy thing to be a 'crab spider' of some sort.




Oh, your dog is very handsome! Nice shot.

It's the face on that crab spider that is just plain creepy. The eyes & nose look more like a turtle than a bug. And I like turtles. I think they're cute. But seeing a turtle face on a bug is just not right! :lol:

Jaci

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2760749656_277b7f309f_b.jpg

[Nordly]

Love the colours, Cotmweasel, the image has a very nice hue to it.

Spent the better part of a very warm afternoon in the side garden today!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2761511973_816e33b731.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2762358578_b65f1a5bd9.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2761512247_944355d8b8.jpg?v=0

[BluewookieJim]

Bravo. That is one of the best flower shots I've seen in a bit.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2760749656_277b7f309f_b.jpg

[ironron]

My second attempt at macro.100-2.8 handheld f/8 no flash. sunny but windy.:)

[JDubya]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/SpeakerPhreaker/DRAGONFLY.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

Here is a nighttime spider shot I took a few nights ago.

Canon 20D, 100mm Macro, 580exII, fun-foam flash diffuser, and a flash light to obtain focus.

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p327989167-4.jpg

The rest of the set can be seen at http://photos.kodanja.net/p892253147

[ironron]

Two taken today.

[Tareq]

WOW, i hate this thread more and more now, those spiders are my big fear in the world ... EVER.

[mdw]

@ Ironron: I can't see the exif data in your pictures, so I can't really give you advise on how to get your photos sharp. Use a tripod, fast shutter speeds etc. the usual stuff... :)

[ironron]

@ Ironron: I can't see the exif data in your pictures, so I can't really give you advise on how to get your photos sharp. Use a tripod, fast shutter speeds etc. the usual stuff... :)

I think it was iso 200 f/ 16. hand held, & windy, & a touch of the shakes:lol:

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2781824414_2c48b0aa82_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2781008501_8dda3caf73_b.jpg

Does anyone know the name of this flower?

[mdw]

Does anyone know the name of this flower?

Probably some sort of Petunia?

[ironron]

WOW, i hate this thread more and more now, those spiders are my big fear in the world ... EVER.

Haha!:lol:

[BluewookieJim]

WOW, i hate this thread more and more now, those spiders are my big fear in the world ... EVER.

Just for that, another spider shot, just for you...

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p452533202-4.jpg

[Nordly]

Doubles rather well as a portrait lens for me...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2777771802_ef79589b10.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2767499646_486427518b.jpg?v=0

[Tareq]

Just for that, another spider shot, just for you...



:evil::evil::evil: OK OK, thanks for this move, next time i will create a blocking filter for those spiders photos.

[Tareq]

Better thing to do is to unsubscribe from this thread

[Raek]

here's a few of mine :

[speaking of spiders, ;)]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2590446894_12e87e293f_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2620395038_76a58ca5c0_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2727724097_c3d8b8aab6_b.jpg

[ironron]

Nice shots, tareq wil!l be pleased!;):lol:

[mdw]

One from yesterday....

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9022/img2932aq8.jpg
400D
Canon 100mm f/2.8
ISO 100, f/11 at 3,2sec.

[Cotmweasel]

One from yesterday....

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9022/img2932aq8.jpg
400D
Canon 100mm f/2.8
ISO 100, f/11 at 3,2sec.

I like that. Great shot! :D

[RowdyReptile]

I like that. Great shot! :D
Agreed... that's gorgeous!

[ironron]

What! no spiders?
Nice colourful shot.

[mdw]

I like that. Great shot! :D

Agreed... that's gorgeous!

Thanks all! :)

What! no spiders?
Nice colourful shot.

Nope, no more spiders from my side! :p
Appreciate it!

[ironron]

Haha.:lol:

[Sfordphoto]

saweeeeeeeeeeeettt :lol:

Just for that, another spider shot, just for you...

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v1/p452533202-4.jpg

[Boucher]

This lens is so good for portraits. My 85 had barely been used since i got it..

Just a few..

1.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2758658665_3e297173c0_o.jpg

2.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2783375919_81542cda46_o.jpg

:)

[BluewookieJim]

saweeeeeeeeeeeettt :lol:

Thanks. I need to get some more shots of these critters now that I've got the how-to part down. Shooting outside around midnight is tough, I think I need a little light stand or something. Holding a flashlight and focusing is tedious.

[RowdyReptile]

Thanks. I need to get some more shots of these critters now that I've got the how-to part down. Shooting outside around midnight is tough, I think I need a little light stand or something. Holding a flashlight and focusing is tedious.
For general hands-free lighting needs, I recommend a headlamp (like this (http://www.rei.com/product/771451)), but with a camera and flash up to your eye, it wouldn't be in the right spot.

Perhaps this tripod LED flaslight ($20) would be perfect for your needs:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CC2KP4

[johnathan]

Just thought I would add one of mine.I haven't mastered this lens yet. But with good light it is amazing. A small gecko found in the house . Released into the front yard unharmed.

http://johnathan.smugmug.com/photos/357497342_vfBz6-O.jpg

[ironron]

Whats a gecko?:eek:

[snowrdr]

A couple from a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro owner... :D

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/101903303/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/101904391/original.jpg

[johnathan]

Whats a gecko?:eek:


Gecko
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko

This is the type we have in Texas "Mediterranean Gecko".

[johnathan]

[quote=snowrdr;6164130]A couple from a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro owner... :D

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/101903303/original.jpg


First image is simply amazing Dave !

[snowrdr]

Taken 20 min. ago... :mrgreen:

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/102079854/original.jpg

sorry tareq...

[snowrdr]

A couple from a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro owner... :D

First image is simply amazing Dave !


Thanks Johnathan! :mrgreen:

[RowdyReptile]

Gecko
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko

This is the type we have in Texas "Mediterranean Gecko".
Looks a lot like the ones i have living by my front door here in South Florida.

[inthedeck]

Looks a lot like the ones i have living by my front door here in South Florida.

I haven't ever encountered one up here, in N. Florida. Those eyes aren't forgettable.

[rehype]

Heres some of a cricket with a cool racing stripe

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/cricket0001.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/cricket0002.jpg

[3Turner]

Here is a recent one for me.
http://turner-photos.smugmug.com/photos/357760772_Qk9sK-L.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Hoff,

I do belive that dog has a "Mona Lisa" smile going...
Wonderful portrait!

[dilorenzo1954]

Here's a few from a few weeks ago at the Chicago Botanic Garden

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2728829083_06373347f6_o_d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2728829427_d4818a0fc5_o_d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2739689723_475256aefb_o_d.jpg

[ironron]

Gecko
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko

This is the type we have in Texas "Mediterranean Gecko".

Interesting read, thanks for that.:lol:

[johnathan]

My pleasure.

[ironron]

Heres some of a cricket with a cool racing stripe

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/cricket0001.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/cricket0002.jpgWhere have all the crickets gone? haven't seen one since i was a young lad.
Used to keep me awake at night.

[DaysDivide]

I have an odd question...would this lens be of any use as a backup for my longer primes in situations such as low-light concert photography? I don't really want to drop $500 just to take photos of flowers and bugs...even though I'd probably be hooked on it once the glass arrived... :lol:

Thanks!

[inthedeck]

if anything, I believe that the 100mm macro doubles well, as a portrait lens...and is fairly fast. Just make sure the distance switch isn't set to .31m, and you should be good to go.

I, for one, would say that it works, but, I've never used it for that purpose.

[funhouse69]

As mentioned here in this thread this lens also makes a great portrait lens. So as long as the focal length works for you it will work for many applications.


I have an odd question...would this lens be of any use as a backup for my longer primes in situations such as low-light concert photography? I don't really want to drop $500 just to take photos of flowers and bugs...even though I'd probably be hooked on it once the glass arrived... :lol:

Thanks!

[DaysDivide]

Thanks ya'll. It's the low-light hunting I most concerned with. I may just rent one and test it out.

[inthedeck]

Good idea.

Here's a shot of another 'eye.' Just converted to B&W, and selectively kept her eye colors. Didn't even clone out my own reflection, in her pupil. haha. I love how the lens smooths the eyebrow...that wasn't PP'd at all.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2792407591_e3eb1ee0a6_o.jpg

[mdw]

Nice! Beautiful eye!!

[johnathan]

Inthedeck
That is a beautiful shot !

My comment about light has to do with macro work where the lens is so close it is blocking the light from the subject. The remedy for that is an off camera flash.
I think the lens will perform like any other 2.8 lens in low light. Johnathan

[inthedeck]

thanks mdw and johnathan.

Oh, and she had her hand covering her eye, and focus was spot on in the 'shade.' Of course, we were at the beach, so I'm sure there was plenty of other light. :)

[Cotmweasel]

Found a Feather yesterday. (I'm easily amused)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2808030847_1e592a9b54_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2808036401_6be4dc8064_b.jpg

[Boucher]

Nice work, the look exactly like some photos I took of a feather..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2810084186_310c4db6a3.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Like normal (for me anyway) I saw something that I thought would look neat. in this case I opened my stapler and saw the spring and thought it would make a good picture.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2822822040_36583a59f7_b.jpg

[dkspook]

Shots from my 100mm macro:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2774685507_7782d06421.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2765710432_19d346fd87.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2802614559_7bd5d91c9a.jpg

Lighting on all shots are with my Tupperware Lighting System (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=556002).

[mdw]

Shots from my 100mm macro:
Lighting on all shots are with my Tupperware Lighting System (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2802614559_7bd5d91c9a.jpg?v=0).

Cool shots! Perfect lighting on the bees (the wasp has some blown-out parts) Did you use any extension tubes as well? :)

[funhouse69]

This is a great lens to walk around the garden with, you never know what might catch your eye.

This was shot hand held, ISO 100, f/5.6 @ 1/100th
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/336072264_kSJcK-XL.jpg

[ironron]

Not very good,But" what else do you expect from an old man with shaky hands:)
Manual.

[A.Christopher]

Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro

http://adamchristopher.net/img/v0/p938366369-4.jpg

[ironron]

Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro

http://adamchristopher.net/img/v0/p938366369-4.jpgWhere have all the grasshoppers gone"lol
Nice shot.

[Reed Goodwin]

Shots from my 100mm macro:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2774685507_7782d06421.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2765710432_19d346fd87.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2802614559_7bd5d91c9a.jpg

Lighting on all shots are with my Tupperware Lighting System (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2802614559_7bd5d91c9a.jpg?v=0).
Wow, the lighting on these is awesome! Was that link supposed to describe the lighting system? It links to the last photo right now.
Thanks,
Reed

[C_o_r_e_y]

Here are a few I've taken recently.

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p739855501-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p668042500-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1053399460-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p590305159-4.jpg

[illusions]

just got this lens... one of my first shots
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/Misis/f6950093.jpg

[morefar]

A dragonfly from last weekend
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2826896756_376963a9ee_o.jpg

[dkspook]

Doh - He'res the correct link for my Tupperware lights:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=556002 :)

[Qwest905]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/2847872649_20742388d6_b.jpg

[jamesnisabelle]

Great shot qwest, tell me, is it you in the pic or are you the one kicking the chap in the back of the head

[Sfordphoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2716916894_1def923d7e_b.jpg

holy...friggin...cow

NICE CAPTURE!!!

what are they (both of them)?

[pridash]

Here are a few I've taken recently.

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p739855501-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p668042500-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p1053399460-4.jpg

http://coreyf.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p590305159-4.jpg

Great pictures!...love the vibrancy of the colours.

[grandadraymond]

Another one from me:)
http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Red_Hot_Poker.jpg

[C_o_r_e_y]

Great pictures!...love the vibrancy of the colours.


Thanks!

[Nordly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2835764028_93ac5065e3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2834926763_5a211db2cf.jpg?v=0

[Boucher]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2874075653_9d426af14c_o.jpg

[jwcdds]

Dime + grain of salt: 1/250s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso100 (resized)
http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/100121292.jpg

100% crop of same grain of salt (from another image): 1/250s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/100121294.jpg

[illusions]

an apple a day...
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn177/Misis/4bad78ed.jpg

[Stregone]

This is my favorite lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2863827285_b6bb7a8cbc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2863827285/) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2858211699_2d8792536e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2858211699/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2732670436_9f97d49c4c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2732670436/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2684925265_860d4bc63a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2684925265/) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2612517519_147ea03ec7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2612517519/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2351535376_9b468e6929.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2351535376/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2330136520_6393fe2d58.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stregone/2330136520/)

[dkspook]

Here's a fresh one from me:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2873952022_d0f40f2ab8.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2873952022/)

[inthedeck]

^ Nice details!

[ironron]

A couple from today.hand held no flash 1/80 f 2.8.

[inthedeck]

Nice shots ironron. Sent you a PM.

[ironron]

Thank you manish , very kind of you.

[inthedeck]

Anytime. ;)

[danny87]

Thanks guys and gals my wallet is now lighter after buying one after seeing all these superb pics :D Should get it tomorrow.

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2872325249_d0955f2692_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2873157738_1fe12c2fa5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2873160206_c6b5e96831_b.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

http://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080510/07/4825806241ef4.jpg

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

http://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080510/07/4825806241ef4.jpg

wow! I would really call her honey after I saw that bee hive affect. Very nice.

[Tareq]

wow! I would really call her honey after I saw that bee hive affect. Very nice.


And i think now i have to do more macro, now where is the honey ..... ahm ahm sorry i mean where is the beeeee? :lol:

[justinevan88]

So how is this lens for anything other than macro and potriat? Say... Motorsports? Any experience?

[Tareq]

So how is this lens for anything other than macro and potriat? Say... Motorsports? Any experience?

We use 300 and 400 and even 500 most of the time for sports, and those big lenses has f between 2.8 up to 4, so even 100 macro has 2.8 which is good, now there are two points:

1. Is 100 macro fast enough like those long prime, if not then ignore it, if yes go to point 2.

2. Is the working distance is good enough, because with 100 for most sports you will be really so far from those actions, so then it will be not good if you gonna crop about half of the frame or even more, sometimes even with 300 or 400 we crop something.

So if both points above are working fine with you, then why not? i saw i thread here where they used 10-22 for birds, lol.

[Sfordphoto]

Dime + grain of salt: 1/250s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso100 (resized)
http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/100121292.jpg

100% crop of same grain of salt (from another image): 1/250s f/14.0 at 100.0mm iso100
http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/100121294.jpg

is this with extension tubes?

[brownbugger]

oh my this lens is quite something ! amazing salt grain picture

[illusions]

my most recent...
http://jelsha.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p72570133-3.jpg

http://jelsha.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p294111318-3.jpg

[Lester Wareham]

Great nuts composition - very nice.

[illusions]

^^Thanks, Lester... still on the learning curve with 100 though; out of too many shots... very few keepers- makes me miss my 60mm. :(

[Nordly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2877416716_9116f1fa25.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2877415556_877840c73c.jpg?v=0

[Swift]

Woah, cool pics Nordly! Very sharpp

[halfmoonray]

these are all awesome pics...I really miss my 100 which i sold....now ready to buy back...

[halfmoonray]

i have to add that it's better than the 180

[Sfordphoto]

have this lens on the way...can't wait!

[mdw]

Nice shots "Nordly"

[indie-click]

I got my macro lens a week ago, and i also got a new puppy! Perfect timing :)

[JC4]

Seems I use to see PMs all the time when I was young, but its been years. Snapped these in our yard this morning. Not exactly Macro's.
http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/388838505_Xd6u7-L.jpg

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/388839043_4xvtz-L.jpg

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I took these at a butterfly garden.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/buffly.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/buffly2.jpg

[ironron]

I took these at a butterfly garden.

Nice shots!:)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/buffly.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/buffly2.jpg nice shots.

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

Thank you very much Ironron

[ironron]

Seems I use to see PMs all the time when I was young, but its been years. Snapped these in our yard this morning. Not exactly Macro's.
http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/388838505_Xd6u7-L.jpg

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/388839043_4xvtz-L.jpg Never seen a pm, over here wrong country i guess,
Nice shots though.:)

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2933696374_08d8561a11_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2932838379_2e39720f7f_b.jpg

[-g-]

Just got one from the Buy/Sell forum here. First posted shot taken with the lens.

[Sfordphoto]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/chiewjen/SPaAzcNMWGI/AAAAAAAAC98/SnRCovxag5w/s720/IMG_5475.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/chiewjen/SPaA9LboQeI/AAAAAAAAC-w/zy770_xepMk/s720/IMG_5534.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/chiewjen/SPaA5KOK7YI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/lo3-894Gc0Y/s720/IMG_5511.JPG

[RowdyReptile]

Just got one from the Buy/Sell forum here. First posted shot taken with the lens.
Stunning!

[tom s]

I got my macro lens a week ago, and i also got a new puppy! Perfect timing :)


So cute. :D;)

[-g-]

Stunning!

Thanks RR!

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2951042391_5f82c1dda0.jpg

[CopenKagan]

http://copenkagan.com/_MG_4807.jpg

http://copenkagan.com/_MG_4803.jpg
100% Size: http://copenkagan.com/_MG_4803_1.jpg

[macobee]

Cabbage!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2981151842_fa15591d63_o.jpg

[Livinthalife]

Who thought cabbage, coins and post it pins could be so beautiful!? :)

[Gimpy00Wang]

Finally picked up a 100 f/2.8 macro and I'm really enjoying it. Here are a few shots from today...

Sweet, sweet L goodness:
http://www.grello.org/px/Oct29rand/content/bin/images/large/50D_0564.jpg

Old film canister:
http://www.grello.org/px/Oct29rand/content/bin/images/large/50D_0555.jpg

Seoul Semiconductor P7 emitter (LED):
http://www.grello.org/px/Oct29rand/content/bin/images/large/50D_0541.jpg

- Chris

[shima]

Two shots from a recent wedding taken w/ this lens (and that show off how versatile it can be!)
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/397666418_2VUZM-M.jpg

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/397670299_a2Utt-M.jpg

[GrahamBlackall]

Love love love this lens!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/2244925916/in/set-72157603822855984/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/2329408699/in/set-72157603822855984/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/2973916248/in/set-72157603822855984/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamblackall/2733749298/in/set-72157603822855984/

[Skid]

argh!!! stop!

This forum has already cost me just under a grand :P

[macobee]

Miaouw!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2998892838_217eb077d4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2998891222_6437ce7f15_b.jpg

[cesstrelle]

I just got this lens and am in LOVE with it.
Here's a few of my first shots with it:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2980721753_b3d397e718_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2982144703_01e48c0a4a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2993675702_7958cdc7cc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2992789141_ec431bfd6d_b.jpg

*sorry about the watermarks, I add those when I post to flickr

[BluewookieJim]

I just got this lens and am in LOVE with it.
Here's a few of my first shots with it:


Those are all really nice, good work.

The first one would be exceptional if you can get rid of those power lines.

[photobitz]

Those are all really nice, good work.

The first one would be exceptional if you can get rid of those power lines.

I was going to say that too :)