newbie macro shots - using 50MM 2.0

[abhivachan]

no such think as a bad attempt lah! lol. every attempt is a learning process. everyone is constantly learning. so dun be so self-critical! every picture has always something to improve on. in my opinion, there's no such thing as perfect composition lah. take a look at the macro pics around and find ur own style.

wow.Thanks for the encouraging words. Now I am really having confident on myself.

 

[abhivachan]

Another zoom lens I always carry with me is 40-150mm telephoto lens
With the combination of EXT25, it gives good working distance for shooting butterflies and dragonflies compare to the combination of 50mm & EC14

The combination of 40-150mm with EC14 would be good for shooting birds and animals

I choose 40-150mm over 50-200mm because of its handheld capabilities and also cheaper price.
I think the combination of 50-200mm & EXT25 would be even better provided handheld is not problem to you otherwise monopod or tripod is necessary.
Happy shooting
Cheers,
Patrick Ho

Good pics, I like the dragonfly circus.

 

[tao]

Saw a new 50mm F2.0 for sale here:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=166348

 

[noelleong]

I paid the same price about a year ago.
This is how i make use of it with teleconvertor EC14

Cheers,
Patrick Ho

Very Nice color and sharp.:thumbsup:

 

[major_tom]

Very Nice color and sharp.:thumbsup:

how much is the ext25 n ec14 btw?

very nice shots....dunno how long it will take me to shoot like u guys....

 

[KrY0LiT3]

about 230+ for the tube and ex14 is about 750+ (both w/gst) last time i checked with mscolor. but that was many months back. wanted to get the tube then but olympus s'pore boh stock. had to wait a week by which i not in spore already. cathay had one but... i'm a mscolor supporter! haha.

hope the price drops cos i'm definitely grabbing it when i'm back this time. either that or the 35mm. (<-- any sporean with this?) xmas coming mah. must buy present for yourself before getting for others.

 

[NMSS_2]

Some bokeh from 50mm for your viewing pleasure! ;p

 

[hhho]

Some bokeh from 50mm for your viewing pleasure! ;p

That is just NEUTRAL bokeh. It isn't good either for bokeh
I've some examples of good bokeh from my last shooting of lacewing butterfly

50mm Bokeh

150mm Bokeh

Cheers,
Patrick Ho

 

[tao]

here is a great thread to see the prowess of the 50mm + EX25:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1022&message=16247224
:thumbsup:

 

[NMSS_2]

That is just NEUTRAL bokeh. It isn't good either for bokeh
I've some examples of good bokeh from my last shooting of lacewing butterfly

50mm Bokeh

150mm Bokeh

Cheers,
Patrick Ho

Wow! you are right. didnt know there are so many grades in bokeh.:thumbsup: looks like i got to find some shady trees instead of light bulbs.

 

[abhivachan]

That is just NEUTRAL bokeh. It isn't good either for bokeh
I've some examples of good bokeh from my last shooting of lacewing butterfly

50mm Bokeh

150mm Bokeh

Cheers,
Patrick Ho

Nice Pics Patrick Ho.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Wondering, for me how long it will take to get this kind pics. I am really proud of you.

 

[hhho]

try includling most of the insect. one feeler is cropped. i agree with hhho, less flash. better still, no flash if lighting permits. a tripod will help greatly.

and i'm jealous. i want the 50mm! how much did u get yours for?

here's one of mine taken with the 50-200 and cropped:

Hi! Kelvin
Nice composition except that dragonfly head in the dark shadow.
You need fill-in flash eventhough shooting in the bright sunny day
Here is mine for the same dragonfly

It was taken with 40-150mm lens & EXT25 and original composition and uncropped.
Keep trying and you will get it next time. Happy shooting!
Cheers,
Patrick Ho

 

[hhho]

Wow! you are right. didnt know there are so many grades in bokeh.:thumbsup: looks like i got to find some shady trees instead of light bulbs.

For more details about bokeh, refer to
www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm

Cheers,
Patrick Ho