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What are wanting a flash for? |
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No, that would not be the reason... ;) The real reason is that I think it would be very useful for macro photography as soon as I pick up a dedicated macro lens. In addition, I would like to be able to get better shots of interiors of buildings, especially.
The standard pop-up lens doesn't work for crap, especially when I have a fairly chunky lens attached. The lens effectively creates a shadow in the photo, which, well, pretty much blows... :( Aaron (Glowrock) |
Ok well for macro a regular flash isn't too good. You can buy macro ring flashes for around 100-300. The cheap ones are led and are always on and are pretty good for macro but since they are always on they may scare bugs and such away. There's others that aren't led lights but they are a little more expensive.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-13039_7...01015_6090618_ |
I think I've found a solution to the spending too much money problem on camera equipment that I've been facing. I decided against going with the Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro mainly because of the cost $800 used, $1000 new. I was looking closely at the Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro, and now happened to run across the Tamron 60mm f2.0 macro. Even though I would prefer the 90mm range, I really like the fact that the 60mm is internally focused, and I like the 100mm minimum focus distance for macro without having to worry about the lens barrel extending substantially during focusing.
Best of all, I can get the lens for $370 after Tamron's $100 rebate right now. Not a bad deal, and it leaves me plenty of cash to get that flash I've been looking at! :) So, long story short, I think I'm going to do that in the next week or so... Oh yeah, thanks for the information on those ring flashes, photoLith! Aaron (Glowrock) |
Just received my new Tamron 60mm f2.0 macro lens in the mail a few minutes ago. After playing around with it for even a couple of minutes, I now know why everyone has said definitely use a tripod, and manual focus will come in very handy! :) Depth of field is extremely, EXTREMELY shallow! Of course, just playing around with it taking photos of various computer plugs and ports is kinda cool, here's an example of one of my speaker wire plugs that goes into my laptop! Hahaha
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Sweet digs man, hope you get some awesome bug shots with that thing.
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Thanks, photoLith. Think I'll have to head to the Phipps Conservatory here in Pittsburgh to get some cool flower shots first, though. Bugs and flowers, best subjects for a macro lens! :haha:
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A tripod is a must for macro. and flash.
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I dont use a tripod for macro, but flash is for sure a must have.
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Alright. I have quite a dilemma. A good dilemma, but a dilemma nontheless. So, I am looking to get a new Zeiss lens. I had the 35mm 1.4, but got rid of it to get the 25mm f2. Now, I want something less wide. Probably more for people photography. I'm looking at either the 50mm f2 macro, the 100mm f2 macro, or the 85mm f1.4. I can only get one. Any suggestions?
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Get the 85, less distortion than the 50, if there is any. I know that Nikons 50mm gives a slight distortion. But the higher focal lengths give less distortion. 100mm is good, but you have to be further back from the subject to get them in the frame.
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i can't believe i missed this thread :D
i have way too much gear. it's embarrassing. bodies nikon d700 (d800e ordered!) nikon d7000 nikon d300 (only sometimes functional after a salt-water incident) nikon j1 with FT1 f-mount adapter lenses (only a small selection, too many to list!) nikon 12-24 f/4G DX nikon 16-35 f/4G VR nikon 24mm f/3.5 PC-E tilt/shift nikon 24-70 f/2.8G nikon 24-120 f/4G VR nikon 28-300 f/3.5-f/5.6G VR nikon 60 f/2.8G micro nikon 105 f/2.8D micro nikon 200 f/4D micro nikon 35 f/1.8G DX nikon 50 f/1.4G nikon 85 f/1.4D nikon 200-400 f/4G VR nikon 80-400 f/3.5-f/5.6D VR nikon 10 f/2.8 nikon 10-30 f/3.5-5.6 nikon 30-110 f/3.8-5.6 add on that the usual tripods, flashes, bags, filters, cards, etc. i typically carry the d700, the 16-35, the 24mm pc-e, maybe the fast primes, one of the mid-range zooms, and the 80-400 in a slightly modified lowepro rezo 190 shoulder bag. lately i've been throwing the j1 in the bag for fun. of all the lenses i use when shooting cities and landscapes, the 24mm pc-e is my absolute favorite. |
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Holy crep you have everything. I thought I had a good collection of gear; you basically have enough to open a store. Awesome gear man. |
You could trade that gear in for a decent car :haha:
If anyone is looking for a Nikon AF 85mm f/1.8 D, pm me. I have too many lenses and this one is the odd man out. It's an awesome lens in mint condition but I always grab my 105mm f/2.5 AI-S instead. I bought the 85 mostly for my wife so we'd have a fast telephoto prime with auto focus, but she always uses the 35mm f/1.8. Illithid Dude: since you don't mind manual focus, I put in a good word for the Nikon 105mm f/2.5 AI-S. My favourite lens and one of the all time classic Nikkor portrait lenses, very sharp with an attractive transition to out of focus areas at a fraction of the price of the Zeiss lenses. Actually, it's so cheap you could get it and a Zeiss without noticing. |
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