Macro lens used in these shots?

[elibell]

http://i51.tinypic.com/24l1uts.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/145nxu.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/tajabk.jpg

What type of lens/setup you guys think is being used to get such clarity?

[Andy R]

doesnt look like a macro lens to me...butwho knows...

[ni$mo350]

why does it matter? It has more to do with the lighting and camera settings than anything else.

[gjl711]

None of these are macro shots. I would think that pretty much any lens could do this type of shot including the kit lens. As mentioned, it's all in the lighting and maybe post processing.

[gjl711]

Ok, I looked a lot closer, is this doll clothing?

If so then maybe only the last one would need a macro. If the doll is Barbie size, I stand by my original statement. At to what macro would work, any of them I would think. It's still about the lighting.

[elibell]

This is a life size mannequin - So most probably the clarity/colors was enriched with Lightroom?

[elibell]

Here's a picture of an image we just took http://i56.tinypic.com/a1mys6.jpg

[ni$mo350]

I'm confused elibell. What's the point of this thread? Are you trying to make us guess your setup to say that it's good and you like it or are you asking if a macro lens can be used to take shots of clothing/models?

[elibell]

I'm confused elibell. What's the point of this thread? Are you trying to make us guess your setup to say that it's good and you like it or are you asking if a macro lens can be used to take shots of clothing/models?

I'm trying to get my images to look like the first 3 I posted and wanted to get some input as to what might I do to help achieve it.

[ni$mo350]

Ah, see that makes more sense. Sorry the original post was very vague. I can't see your EXIF on the image you posted but it comes down to lighting and your settings and properly exposing it. You could essentially get that shot with a # of different body/lens setups that aren't macro so it really doesn't matter if it's a macro lens or not. What are you using in your shot?

[elibell]

I apologize for not being clear

I've attached a pic of the EXIF and how our setup is - Please let me know if you have other questions :)

The equipment being used is:
Canon EO S Rebel XTi 400D
EFS 50-255mm lens

Elinchrom D-Lite 2 (Flash) Umbrella

http://i51.tinypic.com/jskfgw.jpghttp://i54.tinypic.com/2mwfczt.jpg

[ni$mo350]

First thing that pops to mind is your aperture. There shouldn't be a reason to shoot at such high settings as eventually it starts to hurt you rather than help you. Start at f/8 and work from there and post your results. I've never shot above f/14 because there simply isn't a reason to. You have total control since it is a studio setting. If you need to, move the lights back. Are you using a tripod?

[elibell]

Here we go and below you'll find what I got as a result of some adjustments in lightroom ( left mannequin is what I'm going for and the right is my photo)
http://i52.tinypic.com/2m61ggi.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/29wlovs.jpg

[ni$mo350]

Drop it to ISO100 it won't make a huge difference but shooting at 200 isn't necessary. If the pic to the left of the EXIF is straight out of camera then you're overexposing. Turn your lights down. I'm not sure how adjustable the d-lite's are but they're blowing out your image.

[elibell]

How's the sharpness & clarity coming out to you between the 2 pics? I will get another shot @ISO100 and turn down the lights a bit and post :)

[ni$mo350]

Are you shooting in RAW and are you using a light meter? Sharpness and clarity are ok but will only get better once the shot is properly exposed. Fixing exposure to compensate in post only diminishes the details. Shoot RAW, expose it properly for F8 up and down the subject. Are you shooting on a tripod?

[ni$mo350]

I should also add that the crops will never match because it's likely that the first shots might have been shot with something that has higher MP so comparing crop to crop won't get you anything but more frustrated. I can crop all day long on my 5dii but when I had my T1i I made sure to fill the frame so I didn't lose anything.

[elibell]

Yes, shooting in RAW on a tripod. Do not have a light meter. Here are the new shots I just worked on

http://i52.tinypic.com/2hd156o.jpghttp://i55.tinypic.com/2qurxae.jpg

[ni$mo350]

2nd one is MUCH better. Are you turning IS off while on the tripod?

[elibell]

Not sure if it's on or not and how to switch it

[ni$mo350]

It's on the side of the lens by the AF-MF switch. Turn IS off because it's trying to detect movement and can cause the image to come out blurry on a tripod. I think you're there with that last one though. Just make sure IS is off and you're good to go. Again you can't match crop for crop but this is a lot better than your other attempts and should give you an idea of what settings to use for your future shots.