I did think it would be fractionally closer and faster when I got mine, I'm not dissapointed though, it's a great lens and it's excellent for portraits too!
I will get a set of extension tubes for mine when I can be bothered
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I did think it would be fractionally closer and faster when I got mine, I'm not dissapointed though, it's a great lens and it's excellent for portraits too!
I will get a set of extension tubes for mine when I can be bothered
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Thanks for the link. Very interesting. It's a shame there is no auto focus but still, I love the pics it can take
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Everyone has too much money. I demand someone buy me the 24-70mkII so I don't have to save.
Hehe, I'd love a MkII but not until the prices drop...its just too much money vs the gain for me. The only thing that annoyed me at first with the MkI is the weight, but I got over that
35L next month from B&H though
now THAT will be special I should mention I got the Sigma for £500 from TP. Will be selling my 85mm 1.8 Canon to fund it, hopefully the upgrade will cost me £240 or thereabouts
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Well here's my collection of lenses taken with my Lumia 920... The macro lens is good but I expected it to get closer than I've been able to. Somewhat disappointed with it if I'm truthful. It's probably my lack of experience with it though.
As for the basic 55-250mm I'm really impressed for the price. Pictures are very good quality but again I'm only shooting with auto and not messing around with settings as I really have no idea what's what
RE: your 100L not being so close when in macro.. Look at extension tubes (no glass just air). I use some on my 55-250 and get some amazingly close up macros, just beware are the super mini depth of field in them.
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What are these extension tubes your on about mate ? I'm a total n00b when it comes to this sort of stuff
They're just metal/plastic tubes that extend the distance from the sensor to the lens. More expensive models will have autofocus although it's not really needed.
By increasing the distance between lens and sensor it reduces the minimum focus distance, meaning you can get increased magnification. However you can't focus to infinity whilst using them.
By increasing the distance between lens and sensor it reduces the minimum focus distance, meaning you can get increased magnification. However you can't focus to infinity whilst using them.
i like the look of mp65-e
would need a maco flash before however, and i need a body and to use my 100mm a bit first
added a nifty 50 last week
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What's that dial doing on AV
Quite jealous mind you, I'm thinking adding the Sigma 35 would add a lot to my lens setup
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Thank you for the info pal. Could you fire me of a url with both auto focus and manual focus models ? I've been using that place in Hong Kong. Wow their delivery service is fast
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meike-Aut...ns_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3f24f55c40 - These are the cheapest AF ones I've ever seen and Meike tend to make decent quality 3rd party stuff.
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Thanks pal. For 20 notes I'll grab a set and have a play next week
Thanks for the info !