Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

[meh_meli]

In the hands of an amateur photographer.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/IMG_1115.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/IMG_1125-1.jpg

[leoni]

Hello All
I want to buy a new lest and I think macro is what i need
in my country the Canon lens are more expensive then Sigma or tamron
I have found a good offer for Tamron SP 90 2.8 but i dont know what to choose
Please let me know if is a big diference between these lenses ( canon 100/ sigma 105 and tamron 90) For me is important image quality
best regards

[photobitz]

In the hands of an amateur photographer.



Amateur? Where?

Great shots ;)


Hello All
I want to buy a new lest and I think macro is what i need
in my country the Canon lens are more expensive then Sigma or tamron
I have found a good offer for Tamron SP 90 2.8 but i dont know what to choose
Please let me know if is a big diference between these lenses ( canon 100/ sigma 105 and tamron 90) For me is important image quality
best regards

Better to post your question as a new topic in here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=33) so you don't get a biased response.

Or simply do a search in that forum for those lenses. Similar questions have been posted before.

[pixel_junkie]

In the hands of an amateur photographer.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/IMG_1115.jpg


Awesome! The colors are fantastic!

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3008288128_c635e6267c_b.jpg

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

Awesome! The colors are fantastic!

DIDO!!!. The hummingbird shots are stunning for 100mm. I couldn't get that close.

[meh_meli]

I was "busy" doing some bee shots and knew the hummers were around. Then he started buzzing around me and I shot him about 50 times. He really seemed interested when I shot him at high speed. He was within 10' and the greatest thing was when he turned the iridescent colors in his head feathers changed.
These are the true untouched colors.

[pmk]

Sorta corny but here goes.

http://www.singlespeedphoto.com/img/v4/p1062955132-4.jpg

pmk

[MWhite]

Still learning how to get the best from this lens, but I'm really liking it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2819406525_91c9e3b428.jpg
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80) Aperture: f/9 ISO Speed: 100 & Natural Lighting


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2819442823_7da7f4185f.jpg
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80) Aperture: f/4.5 ISO Speed: 100 & Natural Lighting

[MWhite]

He was within 10' and the greatest thing was when he turned the iridescent colors in his head feathers changed.

Nice hummer shots! They're not very cooperative models for me...

[airbutchie]

I rented this lens for the first time yesterday... Interesting piece of glass, I must say... I may have to consider adding it to my glass inventory... Anyhoo, here's one capture from yesterday's outting...

Praying Mantis enjoying his afternoon snack... a bee...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/_MG_5210.jpg

- airbutchie :D

[Mutombo]

Awesome! The colors are fantastic!

Agreed, really nice!

[Ter]

i have just ordered mine :) 3 - 5 day i cant wait

[funhouse69]

Here's a couple from a local butterfly conservatory. I know they aren't the greatest but I'm still learning.

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414160863_FwKAm-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414159632_nDVVi-XL.jpg
3.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414154212_qQ9uH-XL.jpg

[-g-]

Just took this one today.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/POTN/Macro3.jpg

[pako73]

Awesome eye shot!!!

[RowdyReptile]

Here's a couple from a local butterfly conservatory. I know they aren't the greatest but I'm still learning.

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/414160863_FwKAm-XL.jpg

Love that curled tongue(?)! I caught the same thing at my local "Butterfly World."

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2823134743_61c671f47b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rowdyreptile/2823134743/)

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/3025310766_1f712035cd_b.jpg

[ironron]

In the hands of an amateur photographer.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/IMG_1115.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/IMG_1125-1.jpgWOW" How did you get near enough to take that with a macro?

[meh_meli]

Easy, I was trying to capture the bees on the flowers and knew the hummer was around. Then he came for a visit 10' away. He really seemed interested in the noise of high speed shooting which is why he was looking directly at the camera.

[ironron]

You are lucky you can shoot outside this time of year.
Cracking shot though".

[meh_meli]

Yup, it's going to be 24-26C this weekend.
This is what is leftover from Halloween. 100% crop
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/_1313HW08.jpg

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3027618362_2b7d5d6a17_b.jpg

[macobee]

another from today:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/3026766647_77280cca94_b.jpg

[mdw]

Hi Chris,

Did you use any extension tubes or so? It seems to magnify a bit more than I can with mine... :eek:

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

[meh_meli]

It's probably a 100% crop. Look at my pumpkin mold picture which is also at 100% with just the lens only.

[Gimpy00Wang]

Hi Chris,

Did you use any extension tubes or so? It seems to magnify a bit more than I can with mine... :eek:

Nope...just the 100 f/2.8 connected to a 50D. That's not a 100% crop either. :) If I recall I was very close though.

- Chris

[Gimpy00Wang]

Here's the pic at full res: click (http://www.grello.org/s/Lat100.jpg).

- Chris

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3023527255_401b1781cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3023527269_4b671ec4e3_b.jpg

and my pocket knife.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3024381488_bbb6267c7e_b.jpg

[Ter]

amazing thread mine came this week now to go play :)

[MWhite]

Looking through the view finder of a Semi Leotax camera at a Weltini II 35mm camera.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/3030523979_d24a02dbc3.jpg

Voigtländer Vito II 35mm camera.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3030523721_c5b32fc9c3.jpg

[Ter]

ok heres my first attemps with this lens
and C&C greatly appreciated

i think its an awesome lens btw :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3032595303_1dc51bab28.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/3033438618_5f7c1862df.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3033439022_6b2c6756a7.jpg?v=0

[-g-]

Not sure if I've posted this here.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3010185247_6190535a1b_o.jpg

[Noise_Ninja]

Love the catchlights in the eyes! :lol:

Perfect placement of the in-focus DOF btw.

[tripsis]

I love the detail with this lens <33

http://fc84.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/320/3/e/Duck_7_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc40.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/320/7/a/Duck_1_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc29.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/317/f/9/Droplet_by_cazzyae.jpg

[Nordly]

Oh god, this lens is seeing far too much dust since the weather turned!
Anyway! Self portrait!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3017898435_ee5c48b6ef.jpg?v=0

[Ter]

had a day at Melbourne Zoo last Wednesday hadnt been for almost 25 yrs


gotta love his eyes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/3034323510_4ee430bebe_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3034302186_604c0b36aa_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/3034337414_e69c2f9442_o.jpg

[inthedeck]

Oh god, this lens is seeing far too much dust since the weather turned!
Anyway! Self portrait!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3017898435_ee5c48b6ef.jpg?v=0

Now, that's something I haven't seen in...well, ever. Nice shot...very interesting!

[macobee]

something different, some silverware
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/3038428094_e615dd357c_b.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Oh god, this lens is seeing far too much dust since the weather turned!
Anyway! Self portrait!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3017898435_ee5c48b6ef.jpg?v=0


Thats amazing. I'm gonna have to try that now lol.

[Icediamond]

hey everyone, I'm debating whether or not to pick up this lens, all of the pictures of close-ups, flowers and insects are awesome.
How do you guys rate it as a portrait lens? I was wondering if you guys can maybe post some examples of this lens as a portrait lens?

[Bill Pham]

here you go. i think this was at 2.8.

Bill

http://billpham.smugmug.com/photos/410153434_Rq2Tb-XL.jpg

[inthedeck]

Yeap...nice one Bill. It is a really nice lens, all around. Sharp as heck.

[Bill Pham]

thanks Manish buddy. agree it's sharp as hell. i was afraid to stop it down some :lol::lol::lol:.

Bill

[inthedeck]

She might have jumped out at you...haha. From your monitor :shock:

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I thought I'd contribute another picture. I like how it looks scary.

1
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/Marissa003.jpg

[inthedeck]

^Wow...your eye is at like f/0. :lol:

[The Ghost of FM]

I sense an eyeball theme! :)

Here's mine!

Cheers!

[inthedeck]

f/8.

[-g-]

Did somebody say eyeball? I just happened to take this one today. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3044630503_f4e6b5da36_o.jpg

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

^^^^ That my friend is pure Physics book cover quality! You should market that photo.

[smallpotatoes]

Did somebody say eyeball? I just happened to take this one today. :)



That is one amazing shot!

Jaci

[bestfromnw]

Did somebody say eyeball? I just happened to take this one today. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3044630503_f4e6b5da36_o.jpg

very cool shot!

[-g-]

^^^^ That my friend is pure Physics book cover quality! You should market that photo.

That is one amazing shot!

Jaci

very cool shot!

Thanks, I'm flattered. :o I wish I knew how to get it on Explore, never mind market it. :)
.
.

[macobee]

great shot but forget explore it has no value as it isnt at all based on quality shots

[DreDaze]

do you mind me asking how you lit the shot?...or will that give away the secret...
great shot


Did somebody say eyeball? I just happened to take this one today. :)



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3044630503_f4e6b5da36_o.jpg

[-g-]

do you mind me asking how you lit the shot?...or will that give away the secret...
great shot

Yeah, that'll definitely give away the secret. :lol: I've got so much help here, why in the world wouldn't I share it?

I took it at the ophthalmologist's office using one of their pieces of equipment for checking eyes. The hard part was getting the appointment to do it and convincing them to provide both a model and a technician to work the machine. :)

[-g-]

great shot but forget explore it has no value as it isnt at all based on quality shots

I know, it's just a thing.... :) I do notice that there's a high number of images from the Bokeh Wednesday group that seems to make it.

[-g-]

BTW, the Second Macro Speed Challenge ends this morning.

Have you posted an entry?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=599962

[mleone]

on the topic of eyes...here is mine


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3051761248_756fde20b8_b.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Might as well join the party! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/3052074518_1539496ee9_b.jpg

[tomhide]

Wow, some intense close up shots!

Here's a little visitor I get on our balcony O_o :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/720127992_3913f8d5bd.jpg

And I guess I'll keep the ball rolling... A shot of my brother's pet dog's eye. :lol:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/502901046_8af565a9ce.jpg

[ironron]

I like the reflection.:)

[funhouse69]

Here's a few from yesterday's "Magic Wings" Trip - Which obviously is a local Butterfly place :-)

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423439500_QHUiK-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423439105_ayRF7-XL.jpg
3.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423435776_CDWwK-XL.jpg
4.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423431807_Q5wAa-XL.jpg
5.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423427189_Uo7Vf-XL.jpg
6.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423451150_xRa9y-XL.jpg
7.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423449858_PY5Sj-XL.jpg

[ironron]

Very Nice.

[handyhaver]

Very nice indeed....I just bought this lens & it should be here either later today, or just after the holiday. Can't wait to shoot it............looks like a fun, crazy sharp lens. Pics soon to follow......

Mark

[funhouse69]

Very nice indeed....I just bought this lens & it should be here either later today, or just after the holiday. Can't wait to shoot it............looks like a fun, crazy sharp lens. Pics soon to follow......

Mark

You will not be disappointed, it takes a little getting used to since at f/2.8 and macro distances your DOF is razor thin. Combine this with a Ring Flash and you never will run out of thinks to shoot :-)

Here's an example of a shot with a Ring Flash and the Razor thin DOF, this was taken at just the slightest angle but was hand held.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/423453444_ayqxR-XL.jpg

By the way this also makes a great portrait lens.

Enjoy!

[handyhaver]

wow, guess want came today..........a couple quick shots with it. Seems like a crisp one. Never mind the exposer. I was in a hurry, holiday last minute crap.
Will have more time to play around later this weekend.................... shot the first one to see DOF, second was for sharpness. Both at 2.8......I'm happy!!

Mark

[GimpyPoop]

I just got this lens in the mail today so I can't wait to figure it all out and contribute!
(All I've done is test it since I'm consumed by a hellacious paper currently, har har: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3061320449_6e66a1a972_o.jpg)

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/3062871983_87f843f3fc_b.jpgThe Big Yearly Santa Claus Conference has just ended here is seen Santa discussing with himself who gets 5D's and who not, listening in with my spy microphone, i did not hear my name! boohoo

[Scott33]

A few taken recently in Mexico...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4118.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4361.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4019.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4020.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4044-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/scott33_/Mexico/IMG_4096.jpg

Love this lens

[macobee]

wow excellent images there, what beautys!!

[mdw]

Works great as a portrait lens as well. Here's one:

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_4894bw.jpg

[macobee]

mdw heel mooi!

[mdw]

mdw heel mooi!

Kijk nou! Een Nederlander vanuit Hong Kong!? :D
Bedankt voor het compliment.

---

Hey?! A Dutchman from Hong Kong!? :D
Thanks for the compliment!

[porky1011]

here's a couple i took yesterday with a kenko 1.4x

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3062527334_35317a0447.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/porky1011/3062527334/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3061688697_ba0324edaf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/porky1011/3061688697/)

[silvex]

http://silvex.smugmug.com/photos/426628782_TFihH-L.jpg

[mdw]

here's a couple i took yesterday with a kenko 1.4x

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3062527334_35317a0447.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/porky1011/3062527334/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3061688697_ba0324edaf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/porky1011/3061688697/)

I can't see much magnification.
Does the extender really add something or not? :confused:

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I can't see much magnification.
Does the extender really add something or not? :confused:

Macro is tricky in the sense of, "How big was it to begin with?" I'm sure those aren't tiny blades of grass judging by how large the drops are. I do not have the 1.4x, but I use the kenko extention tubes and they make a world of different. I bet the 1.4x does just what it says it does. Is it worth the cost? I guess we'll have to wait for porky101 to respond.

Porky101. Those are great shots imo. Very sharp on the drops and very nice bokeh.

[rehype]

I can't see much magnification.
Does the extender really add something or not? :confused:


The teleconverter increases your minimum working distance not your magnification. To increase magification use extension tubes. With all extension tubes on you can increase from 1X to 2X magnification.

[wimg]

The teleconverter increases your minimum working distance not your magnification. To increase magification use extension tubes. With all extension tubes on you can increase from 1X to 2X magnification.
If you phrase it that way, you'd have to say "it increases your minimum working distance at the same magnification". This because it magnifies (!) the FL, by a factor similar to the factor indicated on the extender or tcon. In principle, it should increase the WD with the same factor indicated on the extender or tcon in that case, potentially minus the thickness of the tcon or extender.

However, at the same WD, it does magnify more than the same lens without the extender or tcon. Add extension tubes, and put the tcon or extender between body and lens with tubes, and it still magnifies the amount indicated on the extender and tcon, on top of what the tubes give you.

Kind regards, Wim

[rehype]

If you phrase it that way, you'd have to say "it increases your minimum working distance at the same magnification". This because it magnifies (!) the FL, by a factor similar to the factor indicated on the extender or tcon. In principle, it should increase the WD with the same factor indicated on the extender or tcon in that case, potentially minus the thickness of the tcon or extender.

However, at the same WD, it does magnify more than the same lens without the extender or tcon. Add extension tubes, and put the tcon or extender between body and lens with tubes, and it still magnifies the amount indicated on the extender and tcon, on top of what the tubes give you.

Kind regards, Wim

Thanks for the clarification.

[Cotmweasel]

If you phrase it that way, you'd have to say "it increases your minimum working distance at the same magnification". This because it magnifies (!) the FL, by a factor similar to the factor indicated on the extender or tcon. In principle, it should increase the WD with the same factor indicated on the extender or tcon in that case, potentially minus the thickness of the tcon or extender.

However, at the same WD, it does magnify more than the same lens without the extender or tcon. Add extension tubes, and put the tcon or extender between body and lens with tubes, and it still magnifies the amount indicated on the extender and tcon, on top of what the tubes give you.

Kind regards, Wim

@_@

[wimg]

@_@
?

Kind regards, Wim

[porky1011]

hello there guys,

whoa sorry for not replying, i didn't know that this would spark such a big debate.

based on my own research, i was under the impression that the tc did in fact increase the magnification by a little (if i remember correctly, it was by the extension factor.. thus from 1:1 -> 1:1.4).

i haven't tested it out myself but from what i've been able to eyeball, it does appear to me that the magnifications are increased (could be wishful thinking, as my methods are not scientific in any sense).

in any case, the two pictures which i posted were blades of grass about 3-5cm long. they were not cropped at all, just resized for posting. if you guys are interested, here's a shot of an 100% crop that i took a while back (100% crop when viewed on the 1200x800 res, also with the 1.4 tc:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2056/2447665756_ea19a1e65e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/porky1011/2447665756/)

here's the full picture:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/porky1011/_MG_7104_sml.jpg

again, referring to what newb2pro said, how big were the water drops to begin with? i'd be kidding you if i'd be able to tell you which drops were smaller ;)

[Cotmweasel]

?

Kind regards, Wim

Sorry, but I got lost in what you said. even reading it a 2nd time. :lol:

[rehype]

Some of the first shots with my 50D. I got to screw around with the live view.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/Copyofflower2edited.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0002.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/flowermacro2.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0003.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0004.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0001.jpg

[ironron]

Some of the first shots with my 50D. I got to screw around with the live view.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/Copyofflower2edited.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0002.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/flowermacro2.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0003.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0004.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/Rehype/FM0001.jpg Whoo! these are close, did you use an ext, on your macro?:eek:

[wimg]

Sorry, but I got lost in what you said. even reading it a 2nd time. :lol:
Ah, ok, apologies. I tend to confuse people at times, it happens at work, too, especially when I get overenthousiastic :D. I need some help occasionally, to make my thoughts more clear.

Anyway, in short, I am saying that with a converter, you get greater WD at the same magnification, because the FL is multiplied by the converter.

And secondly, it does add extra magnification at the same WD, because of the multiplier factor of the converter, and this extar magnification is equal to this factor.

F.e., let's assume you use a 1.4X converter, and are at 1:1 with a lens, with a WD of 10 cm. At the same magnification of 1:1, you now have, in principle, 14 cm of WD. If you go to the WD you had before, 10 cm, you now have a magnification not of 1:1, but of 1.4 : 1.

I hope I made myself more clear this time.

Kind regards, Wim

[rehype]

Whoo! these are close, did you use an ext, on your macro?:eek:

Nope those are just 1:1 magnification.

[BobbyT]

http://images46.fotki.com/v1395/photos/9/949682/6976634/MelissaandBill28-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1401/photos/9/949682/6976634/MelissaandBill30-vi.jpg

http://images48.fotki.com/v1406/photos/9/949682/6976634/MelissaandBill41-vi.jpg

http://images42.fotki.com/v1376/photos/9/949682/6976634/MelissaandBill127-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1404/photos/9/949682/6976634/MelissaandBill208-vi.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Ah, ok, apologies. I tend to confuse people at times, it happens at work, too, especially when I get overenthousiastic :D. I need some help occasionally, to make my thoughts more clear.

Anyway, in short, I am saying that with a converter, you get greater WD at the same magnification, because the FL is multiplied by the converter.

And secondly, it does add extra magnification at the same WD, because of the multiplier factor of the converter, and this extar magnification is equal to this factor.

F.e., let's assume you use a 1.4X converter, and are at 1:1 with a lens, with a WD of 10 cm. At the same magnification of 1:1, you now have, in principle, 14 cm of WD. If you go to the WD you had before, 10 cm, you now have a magnification not of 1:1, but of 1.4 : 1.

I hope I made myself more clear this time.

Kind regards, Wim

Ahh, I understand now. Thanks :D

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I was playing around last night with my new lights. This lense will always be sharp, very sharp.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/Pearls005.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images48.fotki.com/v1410/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros226-vi.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images46.fotki.com/v1396/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros230-vi.jpg

http://images44.fotki.com/v1419/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros231-vi.jpg

http://images42.fotki.com/v1377/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros233-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1404/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros234-vi.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images48.fotki.com/v1405/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros248-vi.jpg

http://images46.fotki.com/v1395/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros244-vi.jpg

http://images48.fotki.com/v1412/photos/9/949682/6993091/124macros241-vi.jpg

[ss_kiran]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3089030147_2d8a59c529.jpg

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3092278792_ebe39d5dcc_b.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Dallas_Aquarium-088.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3109331285_85c3ac0146_b.jpg

[tripsis]

http://fc81.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/349/d/7/Splash_7_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc12.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/349/8/9/Splash_1_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc50.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/346/5/8/School_Performance_2_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc86.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/346/4/b/Garden_Series_2_by_cazzyae.jpg

http://fc36.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/347/7/4/__Eye___See_You_by_cazzyae.jpg

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3124633139_a97cac2949_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3125410810_d0e8ae6023_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3122875386_2715d75077_b.jpg

[bgart]

Does this lens need a tripod collar like a 70-200?

[inthedeck]

^No, doesn't 'need' a tripod collar, but, I'm sure one might help, especially if you are using extension tubes, or your hands aren't steady (kinda like mine). I don't have one though...and just keep the cam. on a tripod, when natural light starts dimming.

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3132746004_13d01d8aa3_b.jpg

Did a super long exposure on this one. so here's the EXIF

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 90 sec (90)
Aperture: f/32
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Flash did not fire

[turtle2472]

One the first images taken with my new lens. :)

http://turtle2472.com/potn/gettingready.png
Handheld with no flash through the mirror (reflection).
Av 2.8, Tv 1/30, ISO 200, Rebel XT

[mdw]

Did a super long exposure on this one. so here's the EXIF

Yours almost looks the same as mine (also with the 100mm)!! :D

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3070/img2932hm0.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

Yours almost looks the same as mine (also with the 100mm)!! :D

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3070/img2932hm0.jpg


haha. both are fantastic shots ;)

[joey1234]

I still have somethingf inside me that wants to buy this lens...

[-g-]

I still have somethingf inside me that wants to buy this lens...

Hmm.... Dr. Jekyl or Mr. Hyde? :)

[cameronlane]

I'll add a couple. I just got the lens two days ago and am still experimenting and getting the hang of it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3133562908_4246149664_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3133860691_33e28ffc8f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3134681814_277b2cd8af_o.jpg

[skygod44]

Couldn't resist joining the party as I've only recently gotten my grubby little hands on this sweeeeeeet lens!

Both shots hand-held. And I've tried using my monopod and think that's the way to go.

First shot shows the lovely bokeh, second kinda arty-farty use of pure colour.
Got a long way to go, but I love this lens, and find the AF to be as fast as anything, as long as it's nowhere near the macro area!!!

[origamione]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3124633139_a97cac2949_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3125410810_d0e8ae6023_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3122875386_2715d75077_b.jpg

Wow fantastic shots, Well done Marco!

[macobee]

Thank you very much!

[Sam N]

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p636015671-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p636015671.jpg)

http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p805170031-4.jpg (http://samn.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p805170031.jpg)

[Karl Johnston]

This lens has the most perfect bokeh I've ever seen, I thought about getting the 50 1.8 (still might) or 1.4 but mannn the 100 2.8 (for obvious reasons) delivers such clarity and round bokeh, its amazing.

[Cotmweasel]

Some Christmas photos.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3141878434_e7610eb780_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3141878468_fdf04536ed_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3141247687_605567b683_b.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

A fair bit of post processing was employed with this shot but it was done with the 100mm f/2.8 macro!

Cheers! :)



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[turtle2472]

Here's a couple from Christmas day. We had a "Cars" Christmas for my little ones.
http://turtle2472.com/potn/christmasmacro/pictures/picture-7.jpg
http://turtle2472.com/potn/christmasmacro/pictures/picture-3.jpg

This one has little to do with Christmas, but my wife asked me to take it.
http://turtle2472.com/potn/christmasmacro/pictures/picture-15.jpg

[mdw]

Here's a recent one.

Too dark or not?

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_5101-2.jpg

[EdBray]

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/DaisyDaisy.jpg

[ironron]

Here's a recent one.

Too dark or not?

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_5101-2.jpg

Nah! just right.;)

[EdBray]

Not for me, excellent!

Here's a recent one.

Too dark or not?

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/pixelbalance/IMG_5101-2.jpg

[ironron]

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/DaisyDaisy.jpg

Nice shot their ed.:cool:

[macobee]

I hope these are much much better then before. i off course forgot the set up shot, but alas im human!
set up: 2 strobes, left and right slightly behind subject, heavy controlled with cardboards, books and dvd boxes, but still too much spill light i think. several reflectors and mirrors.
let me know what you all think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3143710953_ebc5fb0659.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3143708619_25a06a73e6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3144544020_5b9f62baa2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3143743365_8dd10f104a.jpg

[zincozinco]

Eos 5d, Mr 14ex and 100mm Macro 2.8 ( 1/10th Av18 ) WB 2300. iso 400

[ironron]

[quote=macobee;6968582]I hope these are much much better then before. i off course forgot the set up shot, but alas im human!
set up: 2 strobes, left and right slightly behind subject, heavy controlled with cardboards, books and dvd boxes, but still too much spill light i think. several reflectors and mirrors.
let me know what you all think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3143710953_ebc5fb0659.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3143708619_25a06a73e6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3144544020_5b9f62baa2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3143743365_8dd10f104a.jpg[/quote

I like the second one best. Good composition.:cool:

[macobee]

thank you Iron

[Cotmweasel]

Eos 5d, Mr 14ex and 100mm Macro 2.8 ( 1/10th Av18 ) WB 2300. iso 400


ahh, I like it! :)

[mdw]

Not for me, excellent!

Nah! just right.;)


Thanks guys!! Appreciate it!

[JakPot]

macobee, I really like what you're doing with these. What's causing the specular highlights on the first 2? Is that the work of the mirrors? I really like that touch.

Now, I'd like to see you push it further and open up the background for some depth. Make an environment out of it, but you can use DOF to keep the attention on the subject while adding depth.

[-g-]

Took this the other night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/3151185306_e56ca709c5_o.jpg

[Cotmweasel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3159424836_6b06def0aa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3159437724_559b57fbb2_b.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

The first photos with this lens.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7308/passeio2109112im8.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2519/passeio2109008vi6.jpg

[EdBray]

Nice shot their ed.:cool:

Thanks :D

[-g-]

If you have this lens, why not join the Challenges? Big prizes to be won... :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=621582

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6947/minimacros019pp3.jpg

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/9477/minimacros044aj1.jpg

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/2250/minimacros048nj9.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4148/minimacros064qd0.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2109/minimacros069qf3.jpg

[Matt-l]

Thinking about selling my 50mm 1.8 and Kit lens and putting some money with it and picking up one of these. I've played around with it a bit at work.

I just need someone to make me buy it! :D , any one.

[EdBray]

I just need someone to make me buy it! :D , any one.
It's probably the sharpest lens I own, (and I have 3 Ls), great portrait lens too on Full Frame.

[Matt-l]

It's probably the sharpest lens I own, (and I have 3 Ls), great portrait lens too on Full Frame.


Im already sold, put some small things for sale locally. No doubt i'll have this lens very soon!!

[funhouse69]

I am always impressed with the results I get from this lens

Here's a few from yesterday...

1.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448434736_b5ynN-XL.jpg
2.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448434684_pFfcq-XL.jpg
3.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448433529_w3DSN-XL.jpg
4.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448433849_DLdfV-XL.jpg
5.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448425751_sMFpb-XL.jpg
6.
http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448423583_3ZuDj-XL.jpg

[ironron]

Great shots there funhouse.
Ugly looking critters though!:)

[jwcdds]

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/107840534.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/107840541.jpg

[yogiboy]

The first photos with this lens.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2519/passeio2109008vi6.jpg
self portrait? :) very sharp

[macobee]

Some smoke and then some food and some Bevvie!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3174330452_ae8d0faaa7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3173465539_e07476c90e_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/3174300174_611da528f6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3174299478_9c5965de38_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1090/3174298804_a4afa13e79_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5444/jardimbotanico207kr7.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1965/jardimbotanico187ac5.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4397/jardimbotanico177iy4.jpg

[ironron]

Some smoke and then some food and some Bevvie!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3174330452_ae8d0faaa7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3173465539_e07476c90e_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/3174300174_611da528f6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3174299478_9c5965de38_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1090/3174298804_a4afa13e79_o.jpg
Great work macobee, You are an artist.I like your work very much.

[kmaypottery]

icicle on my house

f/ 2.8, ISO 200, handheld. my first macro attempt. This is a color photo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3126846362_f1f3e8f817.jpg

[ironron]

Have a looksee" Amazing.

http://www.astropics.co.uk/m33.htm

[EdBray]

5D2, 3 extension tubes, MR14ex Ringflash (one half only) f32 ISO100

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/zippy.jpg