Help please, new camera and wondering what lens would be best.

[SkinyChinaMan]

Hi Guys,

I just recently purchased a Olympus Evolt 330 D-SLR, I was wondering what type of lens would be good for taking pictures of Fish and corals? I was listening to the store clerk and bought the 50mm F2.0 Macro lens, but its kind of hard to work with that lens. Any informations is appreciate it.


for taking pictures of the fish, what settings should i keep the camera to? ISO? Shutter speed? I am so new to the D-SLR world, I am so confused on all the technical terms.

Thanks guys

-Anthony

 

[llpoolej]

I usually use the 50mm f2 and have used many different settings. I just posted some 3200 ISO shots. I used the 50-200 with the 1.4 tele converter on it. The wrasses are a bit skittish so I wanted to be further back

My suggestion is to put the camera on a tripod and the lens perpendicular to the glass. I inclued the exif. All were done with the E-1

I am looking forward to the release of the Sigma 105 and 150 macros. Not sure which one I am going to buy though. I have been waiting for the 100mm macro, from Oly, but haven't heard of a release date

Aperture: f/2.0
ISO: 400
Focal Length: 50mm
Exposure Time: 0.008s (1/125)
Exposure Program: Manual

Aperture: f/2.0
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 50mm
Exposure Time: 0.0125s (1/80)
Exposure Program: Manual

Aperture: f/3.2
ISO: 400
Focal Length: 50mm
Exposure Time: 0.005s (1/200)
Exposure Program: Manual