Macro lens

[marki24]

why?

Because it gives you more control over exposure and possibly more accurate focussing. A simple example is that it allows you to shoot at lower ISO and/or shutter speed and/or smaller apertures for greater depth of field. Larger depth of field means more in focus, which means slower shutter speed...which means a tripod to reduce camera shake because not only is your image magnified, your camera's movement is magnified too.

 

[MO~IDOL]

Because it gives you more control over exposure and possibly more accurate focussing. A simple example is that it allows you to shoot at lower ISO and/or shutter speed and/or smaller apertures for greater depth of field. Larger depth of field means more in focus, which means slower shutter speed...which means a tripod to reduce camera shake because not only is your image magnified, your camera's movement is magnified too.

I understand all that but why couldn't you get a great shot without a tripod? our tank has tons of lights no? unless shooting moonlight. I thought LIGHTING is the key! understanding ISO, aperture, shutter speed and your camera is a MUST to get good shots.

 

[thirty5]

Lighting is not the key. The key is to get all the settings to work together for correct exposure!!!! Don't forget white balance!!

I understand all that but why couldn't you get a great shot without a tripod? our tank has tons of lights no? unless shooting moonlight. I thought LIGHTING is the key! understanding ISO, aperture, shutter speed and your camera is a MUST to get good shots.

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[dherrera83]

no tripod

took this just now, may not be the best shot but its close enough that you can see it without much or any blur. (1/160, f8.0 , ISO3200)

 

[MO~IDOL]

Lighting is not the key. The key is to get all the settings to work together for correct exposure!!!! Don't forget white balance!!




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so with out knowing what kind of light how do u going know what setting to use?

 

[tentacles]

so with out knowing what kind of light how do u going know what setting to use?

I agree with Mo...your lighting is what is determining your exposure.

 

[MO~IDOL]

our tank should b easier to shoot coz it has same lighting, out door is totally difference changes every second.

here r some shoots not great but at least I'm please with it.....

100mm none IS(image stabilizer), ISO 400, F/4, Shutter 1/60 with flash

100mm none IS, F/4, ISO 400, shutter 1/60 with flash

100mm IS, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/100, F/2.8

100mm IS, ISO 1600, Shutter speed 1/100, F/2.8

100mm IS, ISO 500, shutter speed 1/8000, F/2.8

post crop for closer view

50mm, ISO 800, shutter 1/60, F/1.4
this shot just to show a big aperture can give an image a nice BOKEH.

IMO if you're planing to shoot tank picture for web use no need to buy a macro lens spent the $$$ on classes. read your camera manual, understand ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture!

BTW none of these shoot with a tripod.

 

[PHILYD1]

those pics were taken without a macro lens?

 

[marki24]

took this just now, may not be the best shot but its close enough that you can see it without much or any blur. (1/160, f8.0 , ISO3200)

IMO, its not crisp.

 

[marki24]

Steve nice shots. Obviously all those shots expect number two you would have not used a tripod for it would be impossible. But if you would have used a tripod on number 2 you would have gotten a better "crisp" picture.

 

[MO~IDOL]

those pics were taken without a macro lens?

those r with canon EF 100mm USM and the EF 100mm IS USM macro.

since nowadays most DSLR come with more than 10M so you can size your image then crop see below?.
sho0t with 24-70 @70mm
ISO 100, Shutter 1/80, F/3.2

@100%

@200%

@400%

 

[MO~IDOL]

Steve nice shots. Obviously all those shots expect number two you would have not used a tripod for it would be impossible. But if you would have used a tripod on number 2 you would have gotten a better "crisp" picture.

Thx marki! there are ways to keep your cam steady. most of time when I shoot my tank I hold the lens with my left hand and push it against the tank and lean my elbows on something. dont get me wrong tripod r good but some times just pain in the butt. I try to avoid it when ever if I can.

 

[Widdy]

Damn, Steve dropping some knowledge! Go you!

 

[maxi]

Thanks guys I am a new member with a new tank and a new canon, Knowledge wise this is the best of both worlds. Keep the knowledge flowing.

 

[BaaMNYC]

anyone selling their 100MM lens or know someone who is? Looking to pick one up.

 

[FMF0331]

...

HEY BAAMNYC
Buy a bigger tank first and then worry about a lens.
You need a upgrade big time.

 

[skene]

anyone selling their 100MM lens or know someone who is? Looking to pick one up.

Why not check out B&H, Craigslist, Adorama and the many more outlets for finding deals..

I know B&H usually has one in their used section.

 

[BaaMNYC]

Why not check out B&H, Craigslist, Adorama and the many more outlets for finding deals..

I know B&H usually has one in their used section.

Thanks skene. I'll check out those sites.

 

[skene]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800918585-USE/Canon_3554b002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html

http://www.adorama.com/US 541289.html

http://www.adorama.com/US 540477.html

 

[nyoneway]

Look into the Tamron 90mm..will give you as good or better results than Canon at a much better price...