Canon Macro Lens
- Thread starter Fringe09
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Thanks for the idea. Tripod for sure.
If I purchase an L lens, it only comes with IS. non-L does have a non-IS version. Price difference is around $250.
I currently own the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS which is a great general purpose camera. Goal is to sell that one and buy this one.
pa1ntbru5h
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The 100mm 2.8L has been a game changer for my coral photography. I handheld shoot all my pictures so Image Stabilization is an absolute must. No tripod. Look at my previous posts for picture examples
I went through some of your posts. Pictures look awesome.
What do you do about glare and reflection? I did some searching and ended up finding a rubber lens hood on Amazon for $8.
pa1ntbru5h
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I use the camera tube from Building an Obsession.
Only way to get the super clear shots underwater.
If you're shooting through glass, you need to have the camera lens pretty much pressed against the glass so it's flat otherwise you'll get distortions.
I haven't even thought about shooting underwater. Is this what you have?
https://buildinganobsession.com/shop/camera-tube
So the body of the camera stays out, while the lens gets submerged?
pa1ntbru5h
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I use this one. Same concept. Yes the body of the camera stays out of the water. It's just all about getting a flat viewing surface under the water.
https://buildinganobsession.com/shop/camera-tube-pro
It was hard for me to drop $$$ for the L lens and a camera tube, but after using them for awhile my purchase was 100% justified. You just cant beat the quality.
I've messed around with macro tube extensions for my other lenses and it's just not the same as a dedicated macro lens.
What camera body do you have?
pa1ntbru5h
New member
I use a Canon 80D.
The body doesn't matter as much as the lens does.
You could be using a super old Rebel XT with the 100mm 2.8L and still get fantastic shots.
If you don't want to drop too much money on the camera tube, you could try using an acrylic viewing box. Like the ones you see at your LFS to view corals from top down. You just wont be able to get as close to your subject since those boxes are usually pretty shallow. Don't want to be getting your new expensive lens wet lol
The body doesn't matter as much as the lens does.
You could be using a super old Rebel XT with the 100mm 2.8L and still get fantastic shots.
If you don't want to drop too much money on the camera tube, you could try using an acrylic viewing box. Like the ones you see at your LFS to view corals from top down. You just wont be able to get as close to your subject since those boxes are usually pretty shallow. Don't want to be getting your new expensive lens wet lol
Yup. Thanks again for all the info.
o2manyfish
o2manyfish
I have the Canon macro lens. You are welcome to come down and play with it. I'm in Encino.
I also have the lens tube to shoot through the surface.
Dave B
I also have the lens tube to shoot through the surface.
Dave B
five.five-six
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You don't even need auto-focus let alone image image stabilization.
Tripod, remote shutter release and lens extension tubes are what you will want.
Tripod, remote shutter release and lens extension tubes are what you will want.
I use the canon 100mm macro lens. I have the 6D mark II, and I don't use a tripod. Still works decently.
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I use the canon 100mm macro lens. I have the 6D mark II, and I don't use a tripod. Still works decently.
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These are great looking pictures.
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