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Sep 21, 2007 22:21 |  #1

Shooting macro, one usually tries to maximize DOF. I was curious about how shallow the DOF would be at f2.8 on my 100 macro at minimum focusing distance. Answer? Pretty dern shallow:


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Sep 21, 2007 23:16 |  #2
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Yup, indeed limited DOF, although sometimes it's a very effective effect I've found. Good shot.

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Sep 21, 2007 23:23 |  #3

i've seen somewhere you can calculate the exact depth of field.
Now try adding some tubes, thats even more shallow ;)

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Sep 21, 2007 23:27 |  #4
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Try the MPE-65 at 5x at f2.8 ;) hehehe. Now THAT's almost as shallow as a Hollywood star :P

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Sep 21, 2007 23:31 |  #5

isn't it something like... 0.005mm DOF? its crazy.


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Sep 22, 2007 01:20 |  #6

Certainly allows you to bring out one part of the detail :)

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Sep 22, 2007 04:52 |  #7

dpastern wrote in post #3982494 (external link)
Try the MPE-65 at 5x at f2.8 ;) hehehe. Now THAT's almost as shallow as a Hollywood star :P

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