Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

[germinal]

can u use this lens in macro functions at 100mm? if so.. how away from a small subject like a butterfly can u be to see the effect of the 1:1 over a standard 100mm lens?

[inthedeck]

can u use this lens in macro functions at 100mm? if so.. how away from a small subject like a butterfly can u be to see the effect of the 1:1 over a standard 100mm lens?

Since it is a prime, it will always be 100mm. To see the 'macro' effect take place, you may be within .31 meters of your subject. There is a focus limiter switch on the lens, that allows you to change from 'macro' mode to 'regular' mode (@ 0.48m - infinity). Hope that helps.

[turtle2472]

National Zoo in DC was great. This is one of my favorite for now, still weeding.
http://digitalphotoetc.com/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_6237.jpg

[jm4ever]

Boy is this a tempting lens to pickup, just so many great shots both macro and otherwise.

I was wondering about the macro shots of insects, do these require a specialized flash like the macro ring lite or can you get away with a normal speedlite? If outside with good light can you do macro without any flash?

[tristo]

Boy is this a tempting lens to pickup, just so many great shots both macro and otherwise.

I was wondering about the macro shots of insects, do these require a specialized flash like the macro ring lite or can you get away with a normal speedlite? If outside with good light can you do macro without any flash?


its a great lens prob my favorite :D you can use a flash or a ring lite and you can use without flash all options are possible to give you an idea

with flash 430EX
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3376156397_07ddcfa4d4.jpg?v=0

without
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3365643713_b3b5507054.jpg?v=0

as well as macro this lens is great at other things too iv used it for sports ,wildlife and as a general purpose lens. i take it off the cameara rarely.

[jm4ever]

Tristo,

Thanks for the quick reply. Good to see there are a few flash options with this lens, as the ring lite is quite expensive considering I'd only use it with this lens.

Totally awesome shots showing off what this lens can do.

Thanks

[funhouse69]

While I do have a Ring Flash for my Macro and don't use it that often. This is an example of a pic without a flash. This is a great lens and I've had great results with and without a flash.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/448424645_yoSB5-L.jpg

[meh_meli]

It is supposed to be a fairly sharp portrait prime lens that also can do as a bonus 1:1 macro. It is fairly rare when I do some macro shooting that I have to pull out the ringlight, I have used it a few times as a normal flash rather than using the camera flash.
I would like to buy a faster lens than using a flash but that is me. ( ie. I don't know how to use one properly)
Edit:
there must be a drought in California, this snail fossil was left high and dry. 100% crop.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/snailfossil.jpg

[SBPhoto]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3418137931_847ff5d574_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2507/avioesstcruz0240.jpg

[pridash]

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2507/avioesstcruz0240.jpg

Great shot & beautiful colours on this one! Did you have to boost saturation in post?

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great shot & beautiful colours on this one! Did you have to boost saturation in post?

No. I have +1 in saturation (40D), the light was with the 580EX at full power.

[Ridgy]

Lovely shot Mast3rChi3f, I like that alot :)

[dilorenzo1954]

Nice shots all;)From this past Saturday at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
100mm Macro @ f/2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3414881206_fc8951ca30_b_d.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

Love the DOF and bokeh, great shot dilorenzo1954


http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1388/retrato071.jpg

[pridash]

No. I have +1 in saturation (40D), the light was with the 580EX at full power.

Wow! Even more impressive then! Gotta love this lens!

Nice shots all;)From this past Saturday at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
100mm Macro @ f/2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3414881206_fc8951ca30_b_d.jpg

Yes, really great shot!

[gotenkun]

First of all, this very specific thread gave me the needed boost to buy this lens ASAP!
I've been playing with it in the past months, and It certainly is awesome!
I'm a newbie on it, but decided to post pictures in here to contribute as well!! hope you like them!

http://fc22.deviantart.com/fs45/f/2009/071/5/a/5a5b80aaa2d0f6687c0736b1821a76a9.jpg
Valeria

http://fc19.deviantart.com/fs40/i/2009/029/f/c/Destiny_by_gotenkun.jpg
Kairi

http://fc29.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/020/5/a/5a30595b4cc138e53e56770d0f6a269a.jpg
Anahi

http://fc42.deviantart.com/fs41/i/2009/005/9/e/Photogenic_Spider_by_gotenkun.jpg
Photogenic spider

if someone is still doubting on getting this lens, GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[meh_meli]

Is the baby yours?
In that case it is a worthy expenditure.

[silvrr]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3336008293_cf01a5e30c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3300167983_4ba871bb84.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3242356677_04ca81aa3b.jpg

[snowrdr]

Giant House spider in my driveway...

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/111106343/original.jpg

100% crop... :D

http://www.pbase.com/snowrdr/image/111099647/original.jpg

[dilorenzo1954]

Love the DOF and bokeh, great shot dilorenzo1954




Yes, really great shot!
Thanks Guys! Hugo, I really like your dandelion image.

[maximus96]

Giant House spider in my driveway...



100% crop... :D



how close do you have to get to the bugs to get these kinds of shots like the spiders and bees and flies, etc. i was thinking you'll scare them off by getting too close.

[wimg]

how close do you have to get to the bugs to get these kinds of shots like the spiders and bees and flies, etc. i was thinking you'll scare them off by getting too close.
spiders: depends on the spider
bees: no, they're not afraid of anything
flies: yes

Generally, just try and try and try. Using a flash also helps, either on a separate tripod or so, with extension cord or remotely operated, or a macro flash.

For flies there is a way to cool them off a bit to slow them down. Something like catching them in a glass jar and putting them jar and all in the freezer for a few minutes.

Kind regards, Wim

[Here and There]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_6222.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_5413.jpg

[Aleem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3430335679_45a8d6b7b3_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3431123784_902078b8dd_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3430305757_8f129d7854_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3431108158_ee2634145a_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3430249161_8bf5f5bd99_b.jpg

[meh_meli]

I embarrassed my lens today, I compared it to a 70-200 L it really stunk. :-(
Although it can still do fantastic macro, unless you put extension tubes on a L. I wonder how that would turn out?

[Goincarcrazy]

Turns out something like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3265791002_efb2255012_b.jpg

Taken with the a 100-400L.

[meh_meli]

Turns out something like this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3265791002_efb2255012_b.jpg

Taken with the a 100-400L.

That was the 100-400 with your extension tube?
Thank you!

[Goincarcrazy]

That was the 100-400 with your extension tube?
Thank you!

Indeed it was, I think it was only at 210mm or something like that and sadly i can't remember which tubes I had on it, but yes, twas with tubes, haha. And you're welcome!

Just as a news bulletin, I will be getting a 50mm 1.8 in the mail Monday and got the reversing ring today, so I should have some reversed 50mm macros up soon! Can't wait!

[meh_meli]

I see the Easter bunny is bringing you some eggs.
thanks for the info.

[pridash]

Couple from today. Not the best rose (condition wise) so tried to shoot it at an angle which made it look better...hopefully.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3434701129_a52aa02a5b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3434701281_76bb5605fc_o.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

Shooting "aged" roses is great, I think they have a lot of character. Here are a couple I did last year, with the 100mm Macro, of course.

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v2/p911915536-4.jpg

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v2/p785991309-4.jpg

[Henrik K Kristensen]

My shots so far

http://g.imagehost.org/0052/Julie_nutella_1.jpg



http://g.imagehost.org/0520/Julie_nutella_3_BW.jpg



http://f.imagehost.org/0609/IMG_6864.jpg


Love it for portraits... now to try it for Macro :D

[EdBray]

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

[Here and There]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_6852.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_6950.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_7055.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/blah106/IMG_7055.jpg

Wow. That is a great shot. How did you get such close focus?

[meh_meli]

^ The miracle of this lens!
I think the full frame image of the bug was about 1/2 larger, the bees look like they are the full frame images. The DOF on these images was really large.

[bbran33]

Here's my first macro photo -- partially desaturated of course. I just got this lens yesterday....loving it so far :)

http://bbran33.smugmug.com/photos/511576763_q63My-L.jpg

[ArvThePie]

War scared face of Africa.

[meh_meli]

Here's my first macro photo -- partially desaturated of course. I just got this lens yesterday....loving it so far :)

http://bbran33.smugmug.com/photos/511576763_q63My-L.jpg
I see you work for Homeland security doing Retinal Scans?

[Here and There]

^ The miracle of this lens!
I think the full frame image of the bug was about 1/2 larger, the bees look like they are the full frame images. The DOF on these images was really large.

Actually that image wasn't cropped, just resized for web posting (ditto with the bee shots).


Wow. That is a great shot. How did you get such close focus?Thanks. :) The bug was cooperative and wasn't very skittish. I waited for it to land on the flower and fired away (that shot was actually the best out of the 15 or so I took between yesterday and today). I was at or very close to the minimum focusing distance.

Exif data for the pic:

Shutter Speed: 1/800
Aperture: 5.0
ISO: 1600
Flash: on (430 exII)

[Scott007]

So many great shots on this thread! Thanks everyone! Another lens for the wishlist.

[meh_meli]

Scott, I will have mine on Saturday along with the ringflash if you want.

[Goincarcrazy]

Well I finally got the 50mm and the reversing ring, but honestly its incredibly hard to use! Much harder than I thought it would be and I think its simply because you have to be so close to your subject. I was surprised to see that you have to be about 1.5 to an inch away and coming off of using tubes with the 100mm where you could be about 3-4 away, this is darn close!

Does anyone have any tips/tricks using this method?

[Gliderparentntn]

Here are a couple shots taken with my 100 macro and 1DMKIII

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r229/GliderParentsNTN/Birds%202009/_B8D8320copy.jpg


100% crop

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r229/GliderParentsNTN/Birds%202009/100crop.jpg

[JimL]

I picked mine up about an hour ago. Can't wait to start shooting with it.

[lance v]

1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3088804298_974934ed17_o.jpg

2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3445929679_7e67e4cda1_o.jpg

3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3446295418_309024ef10_o.jpg

4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3446293656_4bd5be9607_o.jpg

[nashkell]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn300/nashkell204/some%20of%20my%20faves/IMG_8119.jpg

[inthedeck]

Lovely shots, all around. You peeps have talent! :)

[engrmariano]

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/Phyllis/IMG_1366.jpg

[mehran.mo]

http://mehranmo.smugmug.com/photos/510333046_UMrM3-L.jpg

[jm4ever]

lance v,

You're shots are excellent, especially like the bird. How did you get so close? I have trouble getting that close with 400mm.

[Mast3rChi3f]

lance v great shots

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5021/macroo037.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3117/macro033.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8319/macro024.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/58/macro011.jpg

[lance v]

lance v,

You're shots are excellent, especially like the bird. How did you get so close? I have trouble getting that close with 400mm.
Thanks jm, a good artist never gives away his secrets:p

lance v great shots



Thanks:D

[pridash]

Couple from today - flowers in front garden.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3452803779_b78e254d4e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3453617696_7a061488ab_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3453649214_1502869bc2_o.jpg

[EdBray]

No photoshop trickery, all done in camera. Exif data intact!

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

[shingo43]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/flower041809/IMG_1798.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/flower041809/IMG_1816.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/flower041809/IMG_1819.jpg

[Tomi Hawk]

Ok .. how did you soften those images below? Tell me now, I must know ;)

Annnd, thus ends the search for my macro prime .. It's gonna be this 100 f/2.8!
I'm tired of reading, tossing and turning and flat out head-aches .. sheeeesh,
I used to own boats, and those were money pits .. this switch from 6x7 format
to digital, along with all the bells and whistles is flat out burning my wallet .. :rolleyes:

Alas, it'll be the 100 f/2.8 as most all of the filters I have are 58mm.
I was gonna get the 50mm 2.5, but then I'd need to re-invest in more filters.
So, I guess that's a plus .. anyyywayyy .. who's sellin one? I'm ready, now, lets do it! :lol:

Couple from today - flowers in front garden.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3452803779_b78e254d4e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3453617696_7a061488ab_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3453649214_1502869bc2_o.jpg

[meh_meli]

lance v,

You're shots are excellent, especially like the bird. How did you get so close? I have trouble getting that close with 400mm.
A bag of anchovies or sardines would improve your skills considerably.

[ArvThePie]

Thanks jm, a good artist never gives away his secrets:p



Thanks:D
Ah there's nothing like helping others is there..:rolleyes:


JM im sure there are many more on here who will happily share there experience ..;)

[silvrr]

A couple new ones from me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3455182423_97d36ab9c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3456000428_3bfaec1d30_o.jpg

[Geno DM]

Thanks jm, a good artist never gives away his secrets

So, you're only here for praise and to take other's secrets? :cry:

Most true artists are more than willing to share ideas and techniques.

[Scott71]

Daffodil

[Mast3rChi3f]

This a crop.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4442/variadamacro040.jpg

[lance v]

Ah there's nothing like helping others is there..:rolleyes:


JM im sure there are many more on here who will happily share there experience ..;)
haha lifes all about giving:D
So, you're only here for praise and to take other's secrets? :cry:
.

nope lol

There really is no secret behind it, get friendly with your subjects and they will get friendly back....(some times)

[meh_meli]

There really is no secret behind it, get friendly with your subjects and they will get friendly back....(some times)
Ahh, donuts!

[Karl Johnston]

So, you're only here for praise and to take other's secrets? :cry:

Most true artists are more than willing to share ideas and techniques.
+1, true word

[lance v]

Ahh, donuts!

They may work:)

[jbencina]

Just rented this lens today. I think I'm going to buy it. Such a nice addition. I even like the distance shots with this lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3457273846_1d68b39482_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3456457329_c5c73d5e85_o.jpg

[Goincarcrazy]

I was going a bit macro loco this weekend. All pics taken with 100mm macro, Kenko tubes, and 430ex mounted on customized flash bracket.

1. OK, so this one isn't a bug, although it does eat them: Squirrel Tree Frog
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3455099362_ec2836ef24_b.jpg


2. Female Midge
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3455757323_e6a496f8be_b.jpg


3. Male Midge (Love the feathered antennae
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3457128303_2bd8919b29_b.jpg


4. Apparently a Psorophora Cyanescens, but I just call it the big @$$ mosquito
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3457337453_2b4dc00bf7_b.jpg


5. Although not terribly sharp, this I believe is a wolf spider
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs43/i/2009/109/3/2/Wolf_Spider__s_Evening_Stroll_by_NC_Photography.jp g

[meh_meli]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i74/78879/Bugs%20and%20things/Sexytime2.jpg
spring is here I guess.

[ArvThePie]

Gerbera..:)
Straight from the camera, Shame about the petal bruising..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3460356482_5b7f618ac3_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3460356482_5b7f618ac3_b.jpg)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3460367752_bce8b222cd_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3460367752_bce8b222cd_b.jpg)

[pridash]

This a crop.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4442/variadamacro040.jpg

Great shot Mast3rChi3f! Gotta love the detail this lens gives even after cropping!

I was going a bit macro loco this weekend. All pics taken with 100mm macro, Kenko tubes, and 430ex mounted on customized flash bracket.



4. Apparently a Psorophora Cyanescens, but I just call it the big @$$ mosquito
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3457337453_2b4dc00bf7_b.jpg

[/font]

Great shots Goincarcrazy...but seeing that mosquito makes me glad I live in the UK! We only get the "normal" ones here!

BTW, how did you them so still? Did you by chance just get them at the right time/right place and then bring up the background in post? Or did you chill them first before placing them on paper?

[Goincarcrazy]

Actually it was like 11:00pm when I took the mosquito shot, and seeing how slow he was moving, it was a prime opportunity. It was about 66 last night at that time so he was probably a bit chilled as well. If I don't find the bugs naturally, I don't shoot em. I don't want to fake a pic to that extent, plus it adds to the challenge.

The mosquito shot was taken on my fiances white garage door, the other two were taken on a friends (inthedeck on here) window framing (nice white surface as well). I'd love to get something in my light box but with the lights on that thing, they'd cook and die in no time, so if I can get a white surface, I'm pretty happy, plus it makes things a bit easier to spot.

[pridash]

Actually it was like 11:00pm when I took the mosquito shot, and seeing how slow he was moving, it was a prime opportunity. It was about 66 last night at that time so he was probably a bit chilled as well. If I don't find the bugs naturally, I don't shoot em. I don't want to fake a pic to that extent, plus it adds to the challenge.

The mosquito shot was taken on my fiances white garage door, the other two were taken on a friends (inthedeck on here) window framing (nice white surface as well). I'd love to get something in my light box but with the lights on that thing, they'd cook and die in no time, so if I can get a white surface, I'm pretty happy, plus it makes things a bit easier to spot.


Thanks for the info!

[Aleem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3443434006_6d5fff1e74_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3425961374_c6491b3b20_b.jpg

[mehran.mo]

Wow... how did you make this lens flare... ive never seen any flare with this lens. Pretty cool images.

[EdBray]

Two Two Ring Shots

Got my first wedding for a couple of years this weekend. Took a couple of ring shots whilst I was having the pre wedding meeting with the B & G. They were insistant on both rings being included in the shot.

Lit with a mini maglite (2 AA version) with the lens taken off to provide a non-focussed light.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/ring1.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/ring2.jpg

[meh_meli]

I don't know if it was intended but the heart shadow is very nice! If they are going to read some personal passage from the bible then I would take the picture on that page also

[Rudi]

I guess I should put my 2c in :)

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p409813499.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p991858164.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p891832485.jpg

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p887505343.jpg

[tonylong]

Sweet shots, Rudi!

[Rudi]

Thanks Tony! I have tons of 100mm Macro images, these are just some of my favorites. :)

[Goincarcrazy]

Holy crap that first one is beautiful! The others are only spectacular...

[Aleem]

Wow... how did you make this lens flare... ive never seen any flare with this lens. Pretty cool images.

Shot into the sun and had to manual focus.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Rudi great shots man. Love the first one.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7809/macroreismagos035.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6471/macroreismagos025.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3926/macroreismagos021.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/5581/macroreismagos001.jpg

[harkinscorner]

I love this lens! I don't own it, but I am watching the forums to pick one up!! Does anyone use this lens for baby shoots?

[nazpicman]

How is this lens in the "non-macro" mode, when used as a regular 100 prime?
Wonder how it is when used for low light shots as a normal lens.

[JakPot]

How is this lens in the "non-macro" mode, when used as a regular 100 prime?
Wonder how it is when used for low light shots as a normal lens.

pretty much awesome :)

[Olegis]

A few more portrait samples with 100mm f2.8 Macro -


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/76799894/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/76799897/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/76799901/original.jpg

[mehran.mo]

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs43/f/2009/116/d/7/Finally_by_DonBertone.jpg

First flower bloom in my backyard.

[Aleem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3477633060_db656debdf_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3477637200_db74d6a96f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3476402663_7277acc877_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3476413209_fbe6bd00a6_b.jpg

[magnum703]

283483

I made this my wallpaper..... it's gorgeous!!!!! Good job! :)

[EdBray]

With a 12mm extension tube added.

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

[WhyFi]

Picked up the 100 macro yesterday, had some beautiful weather and the day off today! Here's a couple -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3480302435_20d56aaf57.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3480302435/sizes/o/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3480226826_8aca41bac2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3480226826/sizes/o/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3480302613_e43e476947.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3480302613/sizes/o/)

[JasonSorge]

A few of my chameleons....

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4654/img191011.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img191011.jpg)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9633/img154011.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img154011.jpg)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4272/img0972mle.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0972mle.jpg)

[Whippeticious]

Wow! Love the chameleons, amazing. and is that a "black" tulip whyfi? I've just received my lens today, I am so excited about it, had a play around but not ready to post here just yet, although I can see it's sharp, I cannot show anything like the stuff here. Hopefully soon.

[Rudi]

One more from me:

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p872946466.jpg

[WhyFi]

Wow! Love the chameleons, amazing. and is that a "black" tulip whyfi? I've just received my lens today, I am so excited about it, had a play around but not ready to post here just yet, although I can see it's sharp, I cannot show anything like the stuff here. Hopefully soon.
Yeah, it was damn near black - pretty cool, and the only one I've come across in the neighborhood.

Keep playing with the lens and remember to stop down when you're focusing on anything inside of a couple feet - the DoF gets realllly thin, and the DoF Preview button comes in handy. Also, if you're used to shooting wide open, like me, you'll have to be more aware of your shutter speed when stopped down; I'm used to shooting at ISO 100-200, with this lens, I'm more in the 400-800 range (available light, handheld) to keep the SS acceptable.

Here's a couple from this morning - it was a little windy, so I was having a hard time with DoF/sharpness with all of the blowing about -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3486226848_cffc228072.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3486226848/sizes/o/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3485412545_9d40a74b1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3485412545/sizes/o/)

[EdBray]

A few of my chameleons....

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4654/img191011.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img191011.jpg)





That is a fantastic image!

[pridash]

Yeah, it was damn near black - pretty cool, and the only one I've come across in the neighborhood.

Keep playing with the lens and remember to stop down when you're focusing on anything inside of a couple feet - the DoF gets realllly thin, and the DoF Preview button comes in handy. Also, if you're used to shooting wide open, like me, you'll have to be more aware of your shutter speed when stopped down; I'm used to shooting at ISO 100-200, with this lens, I'm more in the 400-800 range (available light, handheld) to keep the SS acceptable.

Here's a couple from this morning - it was a little windy, so I was having a hard time with DoF/sharpness with all of the blowing about -


Any reason why you didn't use your flash?

I find using the flash on those windy occasions helps you get so many keepers and avoid having to up the ISO. The last flowers shots I done on my flickr page (already posted here) were achieved with the 580 on cam during a windy day.

[WhyFi]

Any reason why you didn't use your flash?

I find using the flash on those windy occasions helps you get so many keepers and avoid having to up the ISO. The last flowers shots I done on my flickr page (already posted here) were achieved with the 580 on cam during a windy day.

Yeah, I have a reason... I didn't have it with me! :oops:

I tend not to carry my flash with me when I walk around the 'hood, but I have been eying the macro flashes... I dunno... any flash adds so much weight on the strap, and it just makes the whole assembly more unwieldy.

When I finally do drag out the flash, do you have any pointers? I'm thinking tilt forward at about a 45 deg with a bounce, but I have no clue...

[tonylong]

Yeah, I have a reason... I didn't have it with me! :oops:

I tend not to carry my flash with me when I walk around the 'hood, but I have been eying the macro flashes... I dunno... any flash adds so much weight on the strap, and it just makes the whole assembly more unwieldy.

When I finally do drag out the flash, do you have any pointers? I'm thinking tilt forward at about a 45 deg with a bounce, but I have no clue...

At macro distances you really want to try off-camera -- carry an extension cord, and you can position the flash for the best reach.

BTW, flash is also useful for little critters when you're trying to get closeups of them as they're skittering around.

[Whippeticious]

Yeah, it was damn near black - pretty cool, and the only one I've come across in the neighborhood.

Keep playing with the lens and remember to stop down when you're focusing on anything inside of a couple feet - the DoF gets realllly thin, and the DoF Preview button comes in handy. Also, if you're used to shooting wide open, like me, you'll have to be more aware of your shutter speed when stopped down; I'm used to shooting at ISO 100-200, with this lens, I'm more in the 400-800 range (available light, handheld) to keep the SS acceptable.


Newbie here, what's SS?

[pridash]

At macro distances you really want to try off-camera -- carry an extension cord, and you can position the flash for the best reach.

BTW, flash is also useful for little critters when you're trying to get closeups of them as they're skittering around.

Yeah agree with the above, but last time I just had it on cam and it was perfectly fine, although I wish I had a diffuser with me.

A macro flash would be the ideal but lots of those who post on the macro section use a speedlight either on cam or off with absolutely amazing results! So save your money for something else, like another lens.;)

[pridash]

Newbie here, what's SS?

Shutter speed.

[BigDaveE]

A few of my chameleons....



Really like these a lot...
But you might want to tweak the white balance a bit.... That first shot is awesome but it's definitely got some tungstan lighting that's making it too yellow. If you can tweak that in ACR or DPP or whatever, it would make it even better (imho). Or if you allow image editing I'll take a crack at it...

[WhyFi]

I posted this in the 5D Classic thread, but I figure I'd post it here, too - a blue jay that's been visiting us in the morning, stealing nesting material from our flower boxes.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3488744404_ba7f0c8b17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3488744404/sizes/o/)

[Cotmweasel]

Picture of my Irish family crest. desided to find some clover and put it in them.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3490311904_10e0e79d7e_b.jpg

[tonylong]

A couple from today. Taken in bright sunlight, and I lost a couple of highlights, but still.

BTW, all, check out the RAW Processing thread we've started here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=684360

A tulip:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/111976017/original.jpg

A sprout:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/111976043/original.jpg

[pridash]

A few from today.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3492283858_5ccde2bc55_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3492534426_94079d5e17_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3492502194_6b91aedf99_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3491704437_8272abf4e2_o.jpg

[Goincarcrazy]

Gorgeous!

[silvrr]

Some more new ones.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3477618613_202452d41f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3478425944_ce0c8a7120_o.jpg

[ErnieT]

That last photo is great silvrr!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2815424046_8607be7a6c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2916413668_f9959cfc05_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2818633712_b675b0db55_b.jpg

Bugs are cool!

[pridash]

Gorgeous!


Thanks!

Some more new ones.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3478425944_ce0c8a7120_o.jpg

Love that shot!

That last photo is great silvrr!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2916413668_f9959cfc05_b.jpg

Bugs are cool!

Great shot! Did you use extension tubes or is it just cropped?

[pridash]

Found these flowers on a weed growing at the edge of the flat roof...but had to pull them out afterwards! If only all weeds were beautiful to look at!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3493235793_94af3ecba9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3493235729_d27286ff97_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3493259147_eaa7f19750_o.jpg

[JC4]

Posted in the Nature forum, but I haven't added anything to the archive in a while, so reposting.

No tube, very little cropping. 5d-II

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/525540160_dhEEC-L.jpg

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/525594240_Fd9pn-L.jpg

[DreDaze]

Posted in the Nature forum, but I haven't added anything to the archive in a while, so reposting.

No tube, very little cropping. 5d-II

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/525540160_dhEEC-L.jpg

http://johncaputo.smugmug.com/photos/525594240_Fd9pn-L.jpg


awesome shots...what aperture where you at?

[JC4]

Thanks.

f/16. Surprisingly(to me) at f/20 the diffractions became noticeable. I was at or new MFD.

[DreDaze]

Thanks.

f/16. Surprisingly(to me) at f/20 the diffractions became noticeable. I was at or new MFD.


thanks for the info...i like how much of the flower you were able to get in focus...again nicely done

[silvrr]

That last photo is great silvrr!


Thanks




Love that shot!


Thanks!

[Geno DM]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Macro/IMG_9994.jpg

Question - How do you guys get so close that a fly's eyes are so sharply in focus? This was at MFD and there's no way I have enough detail to crop it even more and bring out the eye like some of the shots I've seen.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/Macro/IMG_9996.jpg

[pridash]

Certainly adequate lighting (flash preferred) will help bring out the detail.

I did a reverse macro (reversed 50mm)with my point and shoot and the detail in the eye was easy to bring out - view it here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pridash/1288717566/in/set-72157600954054645/). I believe extension tubes do something similar.

[Angdvl089]

I looked through some pages but I couldn't find what I was looking for. Has anyone ever used this lens for cars or sports?

[meh_meli]

I don't think you will find pictures of what you are looking for but the quality of the image for sports or cars will be very good.

[tonylong]

I looked through some pages but I couldn't find what I was looking for. Has anyone ever used this lens for cars or sports?

I haven't tried, but I imagine that for action shooting with AI Servo you will find the AF will be too slow to respond well. The range from about 6" to infinity with no intermediate limiter will occasionally cause it to swing wildly to find focus. You might do OK if you first focus manually to an approximate distance before the subject comes into focus.

If you have the lens and want to try it out, just try panning some moving cars in AI Servo and see how it does.

[Angdvl089]

I thought this lens had an intermediate limiter?

[tonylong]

I thought this lens had an intermediate limiter?

Nope. You see those on the hefty telephotos, but no on the 100.

[Angdvl089]

So what does the switch next to the AF switch control?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3502663202_2545df3a3e.jpg

[tonylong]

OMG, you're right! Gosh, I've been dedicated to using this lens for macros for so long that I forgot that switch even existed! It stays in MF, so I don't even pay attention!

Sorry for the misinformation, my bad, ten lashes to me!

[Angdvl089]

Do you think that half a foot would make a big difference in how the lens focuses?

[wimg]

Do you think that half a foot would make a big difference in how the lens focuses?
Yes, because it is the half a foot that requires more movement of lens elements for focusing than all of the rest.

Up to 48 cm, assuming it stays the same focal length, it requires a move of 26 mm of the lens in the lens tube. From 48 cm to 31 cm, it would require another 74 mm were it not that it is an IF lens. Even so, the relation between the first part and the last half foot would be about the same, about 1 to 3, and that only for the last half foot :D.

Kind regards, Wim

[Angdvl089]

Ok cool. So it wouldn't be as quick as say a 70-200 2.8 @ 100 but somewhat comparable for action?

[Whippeticious]

I just got this lens and I love it. Just learning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3503496724_7ca8eb8b49_b.jpg

[wimg]

Ok cool. So it wouldn't be as quick as say a 70-200 2.8 @ 100 but somewhat comparable for action?
It is probably still a little less fast. But then, good enough I guess :D.

Kind regards, Wim

[Gibbo]

Question - How do you guys get so close that a fly's eyes are so sharply in focus? This was at MFD and there's no way I have enough detail to crop it even more and bring out the eye like some of the shots I've seen.

]

I think the Canon MP-E 65 can get superb detail in insects eyes.. I have never owned a macro lens so i wouldn't know much else about shooting macro. But that lens is 1-5x magnification. I think the 100mm macro is 1-1x.

Somebody quote me if i'm wrong :)

[Gibbo]

So what does the switch next to the AF switch control

The distance in which you want to focus within. (0.31m to infinity or 0.48m to infinity)

[iplayazi]

My baby Girl

shot wide open

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/112174407/original.jpg

[BluewookieJim]

A few from this past weekend.

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v0/p738748598-4.jpg

http://photos.kodanja.net/img/v8/p1011473537-4.jpg

[Goincarcrazy]

My baby Girl

shot wide open



That is quite the framable and hangable shot!

Those tulip shots are quite nice as well. Love the colors!

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8503/macro040e.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

i hate this thread. its going to make me empty my wallet

[rclester]

Here's a columbine with the Canon 100mm f2.8 lens.....C&C welcome!
Sorry, don't know how to make it appear bigger here.
Thanks for viewing.....Ron

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3508453005_aa4031b276_m.jpg

[pridash]

New one from me - flower & an abstract one (using a 50mm reversed onto the 100mm): -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3513049150_ea99fc74c3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3512021561_447e1e9320_o.jpg

[mehran.mo]

Very typical shot

5D mark I

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/128/c/a/cac5d582c957ce855bd26ca54fc7e970.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

Very typical shot

5D mark I

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/128/c/a/cac5d582c957ce855bd26ca54fc7e970.jpg

Maybe, ... but it is still awesome. I really like it.

[Angdvl089]

(using a 50mm reversed onto the 100mm)


How does that affect how the lens works? And more importantly, how does that look?! :shock:

[pridash]

Very typical shot

5D mark I

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs42/f/2009/128/c/a/cac5d582c957ce855bd26ca54fc7e970.jpg

Wow! Nice shot Mehran!

How does that affect how the lens works? And more importantly, how does that look?! :shock:

Well, it just screws onto the front thread of the 100mm via the use of reversing rings so your lens performs as normal, including AF.

Looks wise? Kinda long and a right PITA to use as the slightest movement renders the subject out of focus! Plus you have to be literally about a couple of inches from the subject.

I haven't got a photo of my set up but you can view an array of similar rigs that the macro photographers here use on a dedicated thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142566). Some of them are spectatcular - with extention tubes+100mm+reversed rens+blash bracket+2 flashes!

[mehran.mo]

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2308/mg0480.jpg

[macobee]

Summer is here so Berries are here, lets add some Sugar for that extra Umph!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3518945654_abc81730ea_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3518148453_86e3ba4968_b.jpg

[macobee]

Last one I promise!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3519174510_1e914f4c15_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3518377375_2b32200dd7_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3518375403_9d2691152d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3518372989_b19a49f2ec_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3518365969_e5310f8494_b.jpg