In reply to Post #1327
You can always experiment with your kit lens, put it on a tripod and set the kit lens on about 50 then take a few shots on timer of your self at different distances.
then repeat at the same distances with the lens on 35
i would like both lenses though I must get a good macro and prime wide-angle first 
You can always experiment with your kit lens, put it on a tripod and set the kit lens on about 50 then take a few shots on timer of your self at different distances.
then repeat at the same distances with the lens on 35
i would like both lenses though I must get a good macro and prime wide-angle first
In reply to Post #1331
i would like both lenses though I must get a good macro and prime wide-angle first
A macro lens is at the top of my list as the 18-55 does not do it for me. The shots look ok until you see what a macro can deliver. In fairness to the 18-55 it was not designed to complete in this field.
I am quite happy to use the 18-55 for most work and I have also found that the lens works better at the wide angle end
That's a stunning cold weather shot. One of the few shots that actually make me feel cold looking at it. Any post production work done on this?
i would like both lenses though I must get a good macro and prime wide-angle first
A macro lens is at the top of my list as the 18-55 does not do it for me. The shots look ok until you see what a macro can deliver. In fairness to the 18-55 it was not designed to complete in this field.
I am quite happy to use the 18-55 for most work and I have also found that the lens works better at the wide angle end
That's a stunning cold weather shot. One of the few shots that actually make me feel cold looking at it. Any post production work done on this?
In reply to Post #1332
Thanks 60sRules the snow cloud scene was one of the first shots i took with my D5000.
I was taken in vivid mode only added a bit of sharpness and a little contrast.
i have been offered a secondhand sigma apo150, the earlier version without the stabiliser though i think its a bit expensive at £400
Thanks 60sRules the snow cloud scene was one of the first shots i took with my D5000.
I was taken in vivid mode only added a bit of sharpness and a little contrast.
i have been offered a secondhand sigma apo150, the earlier version without the stabiliser though i think its a bit expensive at £400
some cracking shots there lads .
its good to see the photo thread up and running again .
ive got the 18-55 vr kit lens the 105 macro and 70-300 vr and the 35mm f1.8 and ive found the 35mm to cover most situations us carpers find our selves in , Out of all my lens the 35mm is used without doubt the most its great in low light bulb stuff if that s your thing, sharp as hell on trophy shots with great for a shallow dof , heres a few recent carp related stuff (last 12 months) ive took .
.its good to see the photo thread up and running again .
ive got the 18-55 vr kit lens the 105 macro and 70-300 vr and the 35mm f1.8 and ive found the 35mm to cover most situations us carpers find our selves in , Out of all my lens the 35mm is used without doubt the most its great in low light bulb stuff if that s your thing, sharp as hell on trophy shots with great for a shallow dof , heres a few recent carp related stuff (last 12 months) ive took .
In reply to Post #1334
some super captures there Brindle.
Yes my 35 is my favourite, great al round sharp lens.
How do you rate your 105 macro is it the nikon 105 f 2.8, would you buy it again, was it worth the money
some super captures there Brindle.
Yes my 35 is my favourite, great al round sharp lens.
How do you rate your 105 macro is it the nikon 105 f 2.8, would you buy it again, was it worth the money
In reply to Post #1335
Thanks dave
my 105 is f2.8 ais micro lens about 15 + years old so have to use fully manually the only thing the camera controls is White balance and shutter speed . It's early days with it yet but stunning portraits of the kids with it , not done any insect work with it yet need to find some spare time , when I get some time I will put some on my flikr page and upload them on here .
If you do a search on google there's some great reveiws on the 105 ais micro lens it's optically the same as the £650 vr model give or take and some sample images I've seen r breath taking they can be had for as little as £125 on eBay .
Ben
Thanks dave
my 105 is f2.8 ais micro lens about 15 + years old so have to use fully manually the only thing the camera controls is White balance and shutter speed . It's early days with it yet but stunning portraits of the kids with it , not done any insect work with it yet need to find some spare time , when I get some time I will put some on my flikr page and upload them on here .
If you do a search on google there's some great reveiws on the 105 ais micro lens it's optically the same as the £650 vr model give or take and some sample images I've seen r breath taking they can be had for as little as £125 on eBay .
Ben
In reply to Post #1336
Thanks ben, will check on ebay could save me a lot of money.
What camera are you using.
would i get shutter control on my D5000
Thanks ben, will check on ebay could save me a lot of money.
What camera are you using.
would i get shutter control on my D5000
In reply to Post #1337
I've only got the d3000 at the minute and it works manually on that so should be no probs on the d5000
I've only got the d3000 at the minute and it works manually on that so should be no probs on the d5000
In reply to Post #1333
Sigma get some very good reviews and £400 does seem a lot for that type of lens. That's interesting information on the earlier lens range. Not a problem IMO in respect of manual use as a lot of shots I take these days are in the manual mode.
I am currently using Canon so it could be worth me having a look at a earlier Canon macro lens
Nice shots by the way Ben. Still think that the right shot in B&W can take some beating.
Sigma get some very good reviews and £400 does seem a lot for that type of lens. That's interesting information on the earlier lens range. Not a problem IMO in respect of manual use as a lot of shots I take these days are in the manual mode.
I am currently using Canon so it could be worth me having a look at a earlier Canon macro lens
Nice shots by the way Ben. Still think that the right shot in B&W can take some beating.
Heres a few from today , taken with the 105mm ais nikon lens.
In reply to Post #1340
Ben, quality shots
Ben, quality shots
In reply to Post #1341
cheers mate , ive been blown away by this lens carnt rate it highly enough these shots were just messing around whilst out with the dog today. Carnt wait to find some weird looking spiders and dragon flys to shoot .
just added one more pic to my post of a fly
cheers mate , ive been blown away by this lens carnt rate it highly enough these shots were just messing around whilst out with the dog today. Carnt wait to find some weird looking spiders and dragon flys to shoot .
just added one more pic to my post of a fly
In reply to Post #1342
Nice shots ben, excellent quality
Nice shots ben, excellent quality
In reply to Post #1342
It appears that unlike Nikon and their older range of optics,the Canon old style lens will not fit onto the current Canon DSLR range. You can buy an adaptor for around £60 but there have been a few cases where it has been difficult to remove from the mount.
According to the camera guy Nikon on their better models have a programme built into the camera that will mesh with just about all the old Nikon range.
As it happens the Canon rep was in the shop at the time.
It appears that unlike Nikon and their older range of optics,the Canon old style lens will not fit onto the current Canon DSLR range. You can buy an adaptor for around £60 but there have been a few cases where it has been difficult to remove from the mount.
According to the camera guy Nikon on their better models have a programme built into the camera that will mesh with just about all the old Nikon range.
As it happens the Canon rep was in the shop at the time.
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