First Shots With 180 F/3.5L Macro

JimAskew wrote in post #2052771
Calicokat,

Outstanding glass both the lens and the subject matter That lens is tack sharp!

I bought the EF 100 MACRO and I used it to document my wife's jewerly collection for insurance purposes. What a great excuse to buy a new lens

thanks for the comments, I am loving it so far

baybud wrote in post #2052844
i honestly couldn't say, i've never used the ring light. I can give the twin a good endorsement though, i wish the flash duration could be shorter though as with the 180 i can still get camera shake when the flash is the sole illumination.

Thanks for the info, I will continue to research this matter

good luck with it

With the working distance of the 180 I'd suggest the MT-24EX macro twin-lite over the ring-lite. It's more powerful and more versatile.

You'll need to get the Macrolite Adapter 72C to make either of the macrolites fit the 180.

calicokat wrote in post #2048995
So far, its tough. I was thinking of the ring light eventually. Any one have experience with the 14 ringlight

Congrats on the new lens Jim..

Can't help with the 14 ringlight but I have the 24 model and it just rocks..

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Awesome shot, Tim.

I thought i would post a recent pic taken withthe 180, i've only had the lens a week and i'm still getting used to it over the mpe, it's not the best pic in the world lol

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Macro is an amazing world!

Remember that you can also use TCs with the 180L - to further increase working distance. Extension tubes increase magnification, and the life-size converter does both.

AeroSmith wrote in post #2053675
With the working distance of the 180 I'd suggest the MT-24EX macro twin-lite over the ring-lite. It's more powerful and more versatile.

You'll need to get the Macrolite Adapter 72C to make either of the macrolites fit the 180.

busterboy wrote in post #2053685
Congrats on the new lens Jim..

Can't help with the 14 ringlight but I have the 24 model and it just rocks..

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baybud wrote in post #2053754
I thought i would post a recent pic taken withthe 180, i've only had the lens a week and i'm still getting used to it over the mpe, it's not the best pic in the world lol

steved110 wrote in post #2054035
Macro is an amazing world!

Remember that you can also use TCs with the 180L - to further increase working distance. Extension tubes increase magnification, and the life-size converter does both.

Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated. This sounds and looks like a ringing endorsement for the twin lights

i think usual problems with any equipment withstanding the twinflash is very good, it offers a good amount of control over lighting as far as position, ratio of A+B bulbs etc.

baybud wrote in post #2055243
i think usual problems with any equipment withstanding the twinflash is very good, it offers a good amount of control over lighting as far as position, ratio of A+B bulbs etc.

There is alot to learn with macro photography I am learning

there is calicokat, a most involved section of photography. This is why i love digital so much, i can't imagine how i use to get by on film lol I was so worried when i sold my mamiya rz kit, only because to be honest i lost alot of money, but i have more than made up for it now offsetting the cost of buying film and film developers plus the time it takes to scan the negs, which is a friken age lol

baybud wrote in post #2057396
there is calicokat, a most involved section of photography. This is why i love digital so much, i can't imagine how i use to get by on film lol I was so worried when i sold my mamiya rz kit, only because to be honest i lost alot of money, but i have more than made up for it now offsetting the cost of buying film and film developers plus the time it takes to scan the negs, which is a friken age lol

I love it because its challenging, it always amazes me

Thanks for showing what this lens can do. I bought mine a month ago, but have had little time to use it.

Yeah, like calicokat. he gets this great lens and takes a pic of a ring...SHEESH!!!