Canon MPE-65

[woogiekids]

My new lens is coming today! I know this one can be tricky at first, so any advice? I know Lord V has one, anyone else? I obviously bought a ring flash with it, so I'm covered there.

[Lester Wareham]

Lots of use using it.

Use flash, set f11 for 1:1, open up as you increase the magnification.

If you are used to another macro lens like the 100mm then it should not be too much of a shock.

Typical beginners problems are:

i) finding the subject in the viewfinder, start at 1:1 and then increase steadily taking shots. Perhaps start with inanimate test subjects
ii) sufficient field craft to approach the subject without it escaping.


Enjoy.

[woogiekids]

Just got it! Best.Lens.Ever. I don't think I'll ever want to take it off. :)-

[racketman]

Congrats, it is basically glued to my 7D and my 40D before that. Use a wider aperture at the higher magnifications for very best resolution although f13 at x5 will be perfectly acceptable.

[LordV]

Agree with comments above- congrats on the lens-
Brian V.

[lettershop]

congrats on the new lens. My wife and I want to contnue to play with our 100mm macro before moving up to this lens.

[woogiekids]

Thanks all! I played with it some yesterday, and I'm sure I'll be posting some pics soon. :)

[themadman]

Nice, wish I had one!