Comments/suggestions on LordV macrophotography thread

[MMURAD]

Originally Posted by LordV

No compromise - given the choice between the two I would get the Tamron again.
Brian v.

thanks you sir

[themadman]

I have heard for general photography the Sigma doesn't fair well due to a high percent of out of focus shots. As Brain has said, if you plan to take a lot of non-macros with a macro lens, the Tamron is a better bet.

[skygod44]

Just spotted the main thread and this one Brian, and have to add my thanks for writing down in one sticky what you've said many times on various occasions.

And to see some solid advice for people pondering if they could start doing macro work is great - the more the merrier, I say!

Thanks again, and catch you soon.

Regards,
Simon

[dicklaxt]

I am going to setup a flash arrangement similar to what Brian has done with the bracket and getting right in close.I don't know a thing about flash and their specs...........

I do have a limited budget for my toys so I'll ask do I really need a 430EX at "X" dollars or would a 3rd party XYZ at "1/3 or 1/2X" dollars satisfy this fill light for macro work.I won't be using a flash for any other work at my age unless it may be a snapshot in the house of the "Old Grey Mare"

dick

[themadman]

I have been looking at a second flash recently since I have a 430EX II. If I just wanted dirt cheap the YN-465 seems like a decent product but it's output is weaker than my 430EX II. I am not considering the Sigma 530 Super because it has a higher output than my 430EX II and still has ETTL, only costs about 200.

[LordV]

Re flashes- not too much experience with non- canon flashes- used to use a sigma but had one die just over a year old and the second went kaput within the guarantee period. Big advantage of the 430Ex for me is it does work properly with all my camera bodies (some 3rd party ones do not), it has FEC control on the flash which is much more conveniant than trying to change it on the camera, they recycle fast and will "flash" on lower battery charges. Had no problems with them since I started using them about 3 years ago.
Brian v.

[Canon7DDSLR]

hey Brian, Saw your gallery.. all shots are fantanstic! just curious for sure close up shots, can i hv a look on your whole macro setup.. u hv pic on the setup? i'm actually thinking of getting the basic equipment, for my macro photography, bracket for flash or light to reach the subject and etc.. Currently, i hv a 5DMKII with 100mm usm lens and a nissin flash 622i. what else should i need?

[LordV]

Originally Posted by Canon7DDSLR

hey Brian, Saw your gallery.. all shots are fantanstic! just curious for sure close up shots, can i hv a look on your whole macro setup.. u hv pic on the setup? i'm actually thinking of getting the basic equipment, for my macro photography, bracket for flash or light to reach the subject and etc.. Currently, i hv a 5DMKII with 100mm usm lens and a nissin flash 622i. what else should i need?

Pics in the accompanying thread to this one here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056
Basically camera/macro lens/flash on bracket with diffuser - you need an off camera flash cord for this.

Brian V.

[dicklaxt]

I just ordered this kit,,,it's a $100 under the 430EX and the spec is nearly as good,a lot of places are sold out.The kit has a couple of extra's so probably another 25-30 dollar savings.


http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-STO-FE...48657&sr=1-133

dick

[Warl0rd]

a good alternative to the 430EX is the metz 48-af1, its full E-TTLII compatible, a bit cheaper(50€ less in europe), more powerful and more functions on the head.

[yuribox]

Thanks for your knowledge and info.
Your article helped and inspired me in many different ways.
Thanks for sharing.

[Canon7DDSLR]

does anyone know what is the differences between Manfrotto 330 and a manfrotto 330B flash bracket? esp the spec? Can the 330 be used on 5DMKII with the 100mm macro lens?

[MMURAD]

I am going to buy a macro lens this week and I am driving myself nuts with the decision.

I was ready your info thread again ( amazing amount of useful info there, thanks again) and you stated that 100mm focal length is optimal.
So with a crop should I get the tamron 60 instead of the 90? I see you did a lot of your work with the Tamron 90 and Sigma 105 on a crop. So I am a bit confused.
Also that tamron 60 is more expensive, is that simply because it is f/2?
It does not seem to be a very popular lens and since most macro shots are stopped down not sure why f/2 would be that big of an advantage.
maybe the 60 is a good hybrid macro/portrait lens?

[LordV]

Originally Posted by MMURAD

I am going to buy a macro lens this week and I am driving myself nuts with the decision.

I was ready your info thread again ( amazing amount of useful info there, thanks again) and you stated that 100mm focal length is optimal.
So with a crop should I get the tamron 60 instead of the 90? I see you did a lot of your work with the Tamron 90 and Sigma 105 on a crop. So I am a bit confused.
Also that tamron 60 is more expensive, is that simply because it is f/2?
It does not seem to be a very popular lens and since most macro shots are stopped down not sure why f/2 would be that big of an advantage.
maybe the 60 is a good hybrid macro/portrait lens?

No I meant a 100mm lens for working distance which is the same for a 1.6 crop as FF camera, so I would get the Tamron 90.
Brian v.

[LordV]

Just added another section to the original thread here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 on Picture processing.
Brian v.