Macro lens advice

[frankyrivera]

I hope so it was on the high end for me but I figured ill keep this lens for future bodies too

 

[Misled]

Yep, it will work on full frame and crop bodies alike.

 

[frankyrivera]

Good to know I'm using a d7000 right now but I'm looking to upgrade to full frame maybe the d800 or d600

 

[naldopr]

Good to know I'm using a d7000 right now but I'm looking to upgrade to full frame maybe the d800 or d600

I was planning in getting the nikon d7000 do you recommend it?

 

[frankyrivera]

Mira Salinas PR seguro que sí esa cámara es mi favorita. Antes de esa yo tenía una Nikon D70s y la nueva D7000 es la mejor de todas cómprala y no lo pienses. Buena suerte lol

 

[naldopr]

Mira Salinas PR seguro que sí esa cámara es mi favorita. Antes de esa yo tenía una Nikon D70s y la nueva D7000 es la mejor de todas cómprala y no lo pienses. Buena suerte lol

:thumbsup::lol2: thanks let me know when you get the macro to see your photos

 

[frankyrivera]

You got it

 

[frankyrivera]

She's here lol

 

[BlueCorn]

I think you're supposed to use it to take pictures of something else.

/just sayin

 

[Misled]

As you get into using the 105, you'll find the larger flashes can be annoying, especially if you start adding extension tubes. Hence

 

[naldopr]

nice man now some macro picture lol how much you pay for him?

 

[JaYbIrD1969]

She's here lol

mmmmmmmmmmmmm! Those gold colored boxes always make me happy :bounce1:

 

[jroovers]

Very nice... as noted above, lets see some shots of something other than the camera!

 

[frankyrivera]

So I got my new lens and I cracked it open started shooting and realized just how hard macro photography is either way here goes

 

[frankyrivera]

 

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[mareshow]

Macro is very difficult to get into (well get really good at haha). Best thing to do is increase your DOF by increasing your f/. try some shots around f/10, drop your ISO as low as you can (i usually shoot at around 100 and rarely 200). for best results color wise, place your flash on top of your tank, the further forward you put your flash, the more isolated from the background (which will appear black) your subject will become. Using an overhead flash will isolate colors more instead of wash them out (what usually happens if you use direct)

are you using a tripod? the soft focus makes me want to ask. Also while the result is very nice, most people will complain that the one is too dark thus lacking definition.

The next two have excellent light, could be brighter but i prefer a bit darker. You could get a greater depth of field if thats the look you're going for.

In shooting coral like that i would be tempted to use a reflected overhead flash (take a Styrofoam box and place it on top of the tank and point the flash up into it, same with the fish. This will disperse the light and create an excellent even lit area when shooting. It will also utilize the Tank lighting for even more color.

The fish pics i would increase your DOF again, they move quick and it'll really help get a proper focus on the whole thing again a little dark for my taste.

Edit: One more thing, it really helps to clean your glass before a shoot. Do it half a day before and that will give the dust time to settle. (you're getting a little noise just from dirty glass)

judging by your kit you probably know most of that but I thought i could suggest them for others as well

Otherwise Awesome first shots

 

[frankyrivera]

Thanks for all the tips again this was my very first attempt macro photography has proven to be a tad harder than I anticipated. I guess in time with plenty of practice and tips ill get better

 

[frankyrivera]

Some new shots

The close up is a bit soft due to motion blur since I didn't shut off my pumps