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Sep 11, 2007 01:40 |  #1

Ever since i got this lens i have been determined to get a 5x shot of a dragons eye, i finally managed to achieve it yesterday evening.

MPE-65 and 30D a 5x life size.

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Sep 11, 2007 02:51 |  #2

That lens really is something else. Great shot Alistair, your patience has finally paid off.


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Sep 11, 2007 03:01 |  #3

Excellent closeup :)
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Sep 11, 2007 06:02 |  #4

wow... what's the full name of the lens?


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Sep 11, 2007 07:20 |  #5

Wow great shot! Canon MPE-65 f2.8 is the full name of the lens here is a link (external link).


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Sep 11, 2007 08:10 |  #6

Wonderful shot. Too bad you couldn't get closer :rolleyes: Don't you love your MPE-65.

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Sep 11, 2007 08:36 as a reply to  @ Cactuspic's post |  #7

Awesome!


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Sep 11, 2007 09:08 |  #8

Very impressive!!

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Sep 11, 2007 09:14 |  #9
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Looks good to me! Lovely closeup.

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Sep 11, 2007 13:00 |  #10

Great shot Alistair.


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Sep 11, 2007 13:57 as a reply to  @ skylab's post |  #11

Thank you very much Bernie, BrianV, Tobiah, Nan, Cobra351, LindaB, Dave and Brian your comments are very much appreciated.

Cactuspic wrote in post #3906582 (external link)
Wonderful shot. Too bad you couldn't get closer :rolleyes: Don't you love your MPE-65.

Irwin

Thank you very much Irwin..I do love it..i havent taken it off the camera since i got it:D


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Sep 11, 2007 14:49 |  #12

One word. "Wow!"




  
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