Left the tap on again!

[BiGT-]

Nice, would a Macro lens make a big difference to taking these sort of pictures?

 

[Wedge]

Here is my effort, quite happy with the result, but still could be improved.

Good effort, non macro lens though im assuming?

Nice, would a Macro lens make a big difference to taking these sort of pictures?

Yes both mine and famas pictures are taken with macro lens, mine with a Tamron 90mm F/2.8, famas with a Tokina 100mm F/2.8.

 

[BiGT-]

I tried some using my standard lens and flash on my Sony Alpha A300, im pretty impressed

 

[Maniacfest]

Good effort, non macro lens though im assuming?

Yes, just the basic lens as I'm still trying to learn about the camera before I start punishing the wallet on lenses.

 

[BloodyL]

Have been trying this one out myself today (thanks Famas!), the Sigma 70-300 macro really isn't macro (I had to add on a 31mm Kenko tube to get as close as possible) but it served its purpose.

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I'm going to have to investigate a cheap and cheerful macro lens for a Canon, does anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers

 

[famas]

Great captures, well done.

The Tamron 90mm is just over £250 at onestopdigital. It gets very good reviews.

You could probably get the Sigma 105mm and Tokina 100mm for a similar price second hand, they all perfor very well.

Canon do two types of 100mm as well.

 

[BloodyL]

Hehe, thanks!

Will check out those lenses now, £250 sounds a lot better than the £400 plus I've been seeing for the Canon models.

 

[tmac]

Fascinating

 

[86JR]

The trickiest part of the process is pressing the shutter at the right time, With a bit of patience you soon start to get the hang of it.

I notice your using a Nikon, therefore cant you use continuous shooting ?

 

[86JR]

I just tried it in the bathroom sink and completely failed, couldnt get the dripper to drip whilst taking the shot at the same time :lol:

My camera doesnt support remote trigger nor do I have a tripod atm