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siddr20 Grand Master

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Awesome macro shots, Sidd.

I've gotta ask, how close can you be to the subject to get a fully-filled frame and still be in focus, especially with a 180mm focal length? I've got a 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro, and sometimes feel as if I can't get enough detail while still making sure the frame's filled enough.

Thanks man,

I could get pretty close, but i cant remember exactly how close in cms sorry. I didnt have much time to experiment with the lens :bunny:

Im sure there are some specs online about it and the exact focusing distance.

There has been amazing photos done with the 100mm macro. Perhaps make a thread on canon digital forums and get some help? There are hundreds of pro macro photographers on there who help!!

Post up some images taken with your 100mm.. Keen to see. Also would be a great portrait lens :)

that's a great shot sam! I love it.

What lens are you using sid?

I used a canon 180mm macro. I only borrowed it for the day and only used for 1-2 hours max lol.. Was pouring outside the whole day :D

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Thanks man,

I could get pretty close, but i cant remember exactly how close in cms sorry. I didnt have much time to experiment with the lens ;)

Im sure there are some specs online about it and the exact focusing distance.

There has been amazing photos done with the 100mm macro. Perhaps make a thread on canon digital forums and get some help? There are hundreds of pro macro photographers on there who help!!

Post up some images taken with your 100mm.. Keen to see. Also would be a great portrait lens :)

I used a canon 180mm macro. I only borrowed it for the day and only used for 1-2 hours max lol.. Was pouring outside the whole day ;)

Yeah, maybe I need to find larger subjects so the frame is filled better, I dunno. I'm pretty sure the 100mm can be within roughly 30cm and still auto-focus, I'll have to experiment some more as well. I tried a few shots last night while I had some ideas and inspiration, so I'll have to process those (and the Superlap photos) soon.

Here's a shot I took a while back, but when I cropped it the resolution dropped too much, so I'm wondering if there's a way to crop AND keep some resolution.

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Cropped:

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I've set up a RedBubble account (using the same username as here) and you're on my watchlist, so you should be able to link to my posted images there too.

Oh, when you say you've borrowed lenses, do you get them off friends, or hire them? If you're hiring them, where are you getting them from?

barraspalding Mentor

barraspalding

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rather a 1198 if i were to fork out mega bucks for a ducati... but i'm happy slumming it with my kwaka :)

do you use a polarising filter? just thought the reflections on the wet skid pan, if they were gone it could be a nice pic also

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Here are some mates rides I shot...

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and this is my one...

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In the past i've had a bit of fun with light painting... tho i'm too lazy to get out of the garage :)

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n some others

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these were done with a spare aqurium lamp... before and after shoppin out the power cord

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Yeah mate, I use the polarising filter all the time because it protects my lenses. I've already lost one filter due to scratches (well, burns actually!) so definately keeping it on. Lol. Wanted to include the reflections where possible, cos I like them. Lol.

Nice bike pics btw! I wanna get my motorbike Ls. Dunno how much my parents will like it, though :D

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Yeah mate, I use the polarising filter all the time because it protects my lenses. I've already lost one filter due to scratches (well, burns actually!) so definately keeping it on. Lol. Wanted to include the reflections where possible, cos I like them. Lol.

Nice bike pics btw! I wanna get my motorbike Ls. Dunno how much my parents will like it, though :yes:

I've got a UV on my lens at all times... n slip the polariser over the top of that when required... so 80% of the time. Tho I dont have any actually good lens's... one day... when the moons of jupiter all line up i'll be given permission to purchase some new gear :D

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Reflections of the subject in water are pure win...

siddr20 Grand Master

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Yeah, maybe I need to find larger subjects so the frame is filled better, I dunno. I'm pretty sure the 100mm can be within roughly 30cm and still auto-focus, I'll have to experiment some more as well. I tried a few shots last night while I had some ideas and inspiration, so I'll have to process those (and the Superlap photos) soon.

Here's a shot I took a while back, but when I cropped it the resolution dropped too much, so I'm wondering if there's a way to crop AND keep some resolution.

I've set up a RedBubble account (using the same username as here) and you're on my watchlist, so you should be able to link to my posted images there too.

Oh, when you say you've borrowed lenses, do you get them off friends, or hire them? If you're hiring them, where are you getting them from?

Never used a 100mm macro lens before, so cant comment sorry.

Well the pics i took of those leaves flowers etc were tiny. Maybe the 180mm makes it look much more life size at 1:1 ratio. The 100mm macro is 1:1 isnt it?

But the 180mm is much heavier it seems. Hard to hand hold it.

Oh awesome, will log onto redbubble soon and check it out :yes: Great site and good idea. Wish i thought of it hahah.

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