Official Ring Shot Idea Thread

DisrupTer911 wrote in post #17403967
Maybe it's been mentioned but how often are you using just solely a macro lens for any of these type of ring shots?

I Just use my Sigma 17-50 2.8. I don't like switching lenses and I keep the 50mm on my backup

DisrupTer911 wrote in post #17403967
Maybe it's been mentioned but how often are you using just solely a macro lens for any of these type of ring shots?

I don't own a macro lens. I usually just zoom in and then I'll crop to taste. I have been known to use an extension tube on occasion though.

You don't own a macro lens and you're shooting weddings? I bought the Canon 100mm L series lens and now I use it a ton! Rings, details, even portraits. Go make the investment!

My Tamron 28-75 has "macro" capabilities but not nearly the same time of magnification that a true macro lens can attain.

debating picking up something used

joshuaraineyphotograph​y wrote in post #17404027
You don't own a macro lens and you're shooting weddings? I bought the Canon 100mm L series lens and now I use it a ton! Rings, details, even portraits. Go make the investment!

*gasp* Shocking I know! Who'd'a thunk it was even possible?!?

I may give a macro another go someday. I may not. But I think this thread proves that one isn't really necessary to shoot weddings.

I shoot weddings and sold off my 100L. Just not worth it, imho.

joshuaraineyphotograph​y wrote in post #17404027
You don't own a macro lens and you're shooting weddings? I bought the Canon 100mm L series lens and now I use it a ton! Rings, details, even portraits. Go make the investment!

I bought cheap tubes and never feel held back. I can put the tubes on almost as fast as I could change lenses, and I would already have a flash handy if I'm shooting indoors. With an unlimited budget, I would own a macro lens. But I have a LONG list of things to purchase before a macro lens.

Shot with Tamron 28-75 2.8 and 40d I believe

slickaj115 wrote in post #17405848
Shot with Tamron 28-75 2.8 and 40d I believe

Great shot!
Just a heads up...im stealing this idea! thanks!

Two views of the same ring (100 macro non-L version):

BlakeC wrote in post #17405856
Great shot!
Just a heads up...im stealing this idea! thanks!

Absolutely =)

I'll play

Thanks everyone for the awesome ideas - here's one I have done a couple of times and just used it for some print media, clients always love it;

F-Stran wrote in post #17444142

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Rings on brides shoes heel.

I had to do a double take when I saw the blurred out background.