I want to deal with macro photography. I have a EOS REBEL T2i and would like a help on how to start looking for a macro lens. I thought to http://www.macroringflash.com/metz-ms-1/
but I'm not sure if it's the right decision. Thoughts?
SarahRachel Hatchling 1 post Joined Nov 2015 More info | Nov 20, 2015 07:40 | #1 I want to deal with macro photography. I have a EOS REBEL T2i and would like a help on how to start looking for a macro lens. I thought to http://www.macroringflash.com/metz-ms-1/
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don1163 Goldmember More info Post edited over 8 years ago by don1163. | Nov 20, 2015 07:44 | #2 Thats a flash not a lens......a lens is the pokey out bit on the front of the camera that focuses the image onto the sensor... 1DX, 500L f4, 70-200L f2.8II, 100L f2.8 macro ,16-35 f4, 1.4xIII, Metz 64-AF1
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joedlh Cream of the Crop 5,515 posts Gallery: 52 photos Likes: 688 Joined Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, NY, N. America, Sol III, Orion Spur, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Cluster, Laniakea. More info Post edited over 8 years ago by joedlh. | Nov 20, 2015 08:03 | #3 There are a few Canon macro lenses. They're all good. I have the 100mm f/2.8. The key factor that I considered is the focal length. The longer the focal length, the less likely you will scare away some critters like dragon flies before you can take their picture. With shorter focal lengths you have to get closer. Also essential for macro work is a tripod. Some of the newer macro lenses have image stabilization. Others will tell you how effective it is. With macro, camera movement and hand shake is more of a factor. The ring flash that you mention can be useful because the pop-up flash will be blocked by the lens since you're so close to the subject. Alternatively, you can get one or two external flashes and either fire them wirelessly or put one on a cable. Joe
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mcluckie I play with fire, run with scissors and skate on thin ice all at once! 2,192 posts Gallery: 109 photos Best ofs: 2 Likes: 449 Joined Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong, Ozarks, previously Chicago area More info | Nov 20, 2015 09:00 | #4 Yep, your link is a ring light. multidisciplinary visual guy, professor of visual art, irresponsible and salty.
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racketman Cream of the Crop More info | Nov 20, 2015 11:27 | #5 take your pick, no duds that I know of among the Canon/Sigma/Tamron/Tokina these being the most popular brands. 90 or 100mm seems a good compromise between weight and working distance. I use the MP-E65 a lot but thats only because I'm interested in very small subjects like Springtails. Toby
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