nyxx88's macros

nyxx88 · 16th May 2007

First time trying out a new cheap lens setup ($45) -- reverse 28-70mm with a 55mm to 52mm step down ring.

Will be posting some spiders (http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....4&postcount=17) and a butterfly (http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=201) in other threads.

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galee · 17th May 2007

I think its quite an acceptable level rather than using a real Macro lens. Only drawback is the low DOF using a reversed lens or is it your F stop usage?

nyxx88 · 17th May 2007

Originally Posted by galee

I think its quite an acceptable level rather than using a real Macro lens. Only drawback is the low DOF using a reversed lens or is it your F stop usage?

You are very right regarding the DOF.

Was excited with the new 28-70mm lens, so I went shooting after 6pm to try out. Not much choice but to use F/5.6 most of the time & F/8.0 occasionally, because it was just too dark to see & focus. Will be trying it out under brighter conditions when opportunity permits

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Was happiest with the spider & butterfly shot though (see earlier post for links). For a cheap setup, I think it was worth it.

Thanks for viewing

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Synergyworld · 17th May 2007

Is the pics just resized or cropped?

nyxx88 · 18th May 2007

cropped for compo. for uncropped ones, look at the spider (link above) and the butterfly (link above too)

nyxx88 · 18th May 2007

Tried a new setup today -- Vivitar x2 Macro Convertor + 50mm. Some plus points over a reverse lens setup:
- aperture remains fully open until shutter is pressed
- allows a wider compositional range (better for shooting butterflies or bigger bugs)

Will need to shoot more with this setup to get to know it better.

Butterfly is here http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=228

Spider is here http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....4&postcount=21

FZ5owner · 19th May 2007

Originally Posted by nyxx88

You are very right regarding the DOF.

Was excited with the new 28-70mm lens, so I went shooting after 6pm to try out. Not much choice but to use F/5.6 most of the time & F/8.0 occasionally, because it was just too dark to see & focus. Will be trying it out under brighter conditions when opportunity permits .

Was happiest with the spider & butterfly shot though (see earlier post for links). For a cheap setup, I think it was worth it.

Thanks for viewing .

bro,
change focus liao................

next time jio me hor, wanna try out my 60mm micro & 35-135mm micro as well..........

can share share lens

nyxx88 · 19th May 2007

Originally Posted by FZ5owner

bro,
change focus liao................
next time jio me hor, wanna try out my 60mm micro & 35-135mm micro as well.......... can share share lens

Eh? Didn't know you shoot macro too

. Just went to SBG this morning with another bro... if I had know you shoot bugs too, would have called you. Another time then

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nyxx88 · 19th May 2007

This morning's catches at SBG

tchuanye · 19th May 2007

Nice lighting on the last fly.

nyxx88 · 19th May 2007

Originally Posted by tchuanye

Nice lighting on the last fly.

Thanks. I saw that you also shot this fly, any idea what fly it is?

Wish the eye was sharper though

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nyxx88 · 19th May 2007

Last non-spider pix from SBG this morning.

tchuanye · 19th May 2007

Originally Posted by nyxx88

Thanks. I saw that you also shot this fly, any idea what fly it is?

Wish the eye was sharper though .

From Mphil:

Neridae family of Dipterans. Also known as Cactus flies

LowLights · 20th May 2007

[quote=nyxx88;3083664]This morning's catches at SBG

Nice shot..

FZ5owner · 20th May 2007

Originally Posted by nyxx88

Eh? Didn't know you shoot macro too . Just went to SBG this morning with another bro... if I had know you shoot bugs too, would have called you. Another time then .

hahahaha.........if given the chance, i prefer to shoot butts than bugs.........

galee · 21st May 2007

WOW~~ the latest few pics are VERY nice

Good job bro~ Keep posting

nyxx88 · 21st May 2007

[quote=LowLights;3084496]

Originally Posted by nyxx88

This morning's catches at SBG

Nice shot..

Thanks. Wish the b/g was brighter though. Can't win them all...

nyxx88 · 21st May 2007

Originally Posted by galee

WOW~~ the latest few pics are VERY nice Good job bro~ Keep posting

Thanks. I had more practice with the new lens

nyxx88 · 24th May 2007

one for today. first time seeing this guy

nyxx88 · 26th May 2007

Went to AH to try shooting butts, but no skills to shoot them

. It requires even more patience than shooting spiders & other bugs. It was nice meeting espion & nightmare86 there though!! I am sure those 2 had better skills & luck than me.

It was such a bitter-sweet experience trying to shoot them. Each time I was about to give up, they would come fluttering close by & land. Not one, but a few of them!! My interest rekindled, I try again & they fly away again, taunting me, teasing me...

In the end, got these other shots instead. Since cannot get the adult, get the young :P. The fly being the exception of course.

17th May 2007	#4
Synergyworld Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 600	Re: nyxx88's macros Is the pics just resized or cropped?

18th May 2007	#5
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros cropped for compo. for uncropped ones, look at the spider (link above) and the butterfly (link above too)

18th May 2007	#6
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros Tried a new setup today -- Vivitar x2 Macro Convertor + 50mm. Some plus points over a reverse lens setup: - aperture remains fully open until shutter is pressed - allows a wider compositional range (better for shooting butterflies or bigger bugs) Will need to shoot more with this setup to get to know it better. Butterfly is here http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=228 Spider is here http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....4&postcount=21

19th May 2007	#9
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros This morning's catches at SBG

19th May 2007	#10
tchuanye Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,958	Re: nyxx88's macros Nice lighting on the last fly. __________________ My Gallery: http://www.tchuanye.smugmug.com/ Eqpt: http://www.tchuanye.smugmug.com/gallery/271702

16th May 2007	#1
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	nyxx88's macros First time trying out a new cheap lens setup ($45) -- reverse 28-70mm with a 55mm to 52mm step down ring. Will be posting some spiders (http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....4&postcount=17) and a butterfly (http://forums.clubsnap.org/showpost....&postcount=201) in other threads. #1 #2 Last edited by nyxx88; 16th May 2007 at 09:46 PM.

17th May 2007	#2
galee Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 209	Re: nyxx88's macros I think its quite an acceptable level rather than using a real Macro lens. Only drawback is the low DOF using a reversed lens or is it your F stop usage?

19th May 2007	#12
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros Last non-spider pix from SBG this morning.

20th May 2007	#14
LowLights Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East of this Sunny Island Posts: 683	Re: nyxx88's macros [quote=nyxx88;3083664]This morning's catches at SBG Nice shot.. __________________ :cheers:

21st May 2007	#16
galee Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 209	Re: nyxx88's macros WOW~~ the latest few pics are VERY nice Good job bro~ Keep posting

24th May 2007	#19
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros one for today. first time seeing this guy

26th May 2007	#20
nyxx88 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,060	Re: nyxx88's macros Went to AH to try shooting butts, but no skills to shoot them . It requires even more patience than shooting spiders & other bugs. It was nice meeting espion & nightmare86 there though!! I am sure those 2 had better skills & luck than me. It was such a bitter-sweet experience trying to shoot them. Each time I was about to give up, they would come fluttering close by & land. Not one, but a few of them!! My interest rekindled, I try again & they fly away again, taunting me, teasing me... In the end, got these other shots instead. Since cannot get the adult, get the young :P. The fly being the exception of course.