New Macro Lens. Canon 180mmL

busterboy · 23 Jul 2006 at 15:31

Well guys I have just opened the box of my new Canon 180mm f/3.5L Macro..

Looking to get a few bugs or anything that would sit still long enough this is the best of around 20 shots I have just taken 10 minutes ago...

Any comments welcome.

busterboy · 23 Jul 2006 at 17:27

SDK^ said:
Jeez Buster, how many ££££'s have you put into lenses !!
Great shot though, sharp, sharp, sharp :

A lot of wonga and thanks for the nice comment.

SDK^ said:
Not a proper 1:1 shot though

Now this bit I don't understand.. :confused:

busterboy · 23 Jul 2006 at 17:36

Then what is 1.1 magnification and what isnt mate.. :confused:

The picture has been cropped slightly but is what you are saying is......

If the shot is taken and posted full frame without cropping, That means 1.1

Not being funny mate, I am confused by this subject.

busterboy · 23 Jul 2006 at 18:39

Well to be honest the camera was on the tripod and I was manually focusing, I actually got too close and the lens wouldnt focus so I had to pull back the tripod a little..... so it real mans terms I was focusing as close as the lens would let me..

Any nearer..

busterboy · 23 Jul 2006 at 19:03

DRZ said:
Pff, its not impossible! 2:1 is harder but even that isnt impossible

Well I have the camera/ the lens/ photoshop on my PC..

How do you tell whether it is 1.1 or 2.1...... :confused:

Spill the beans.. :rolleyes: