Macro pros! I have a question

[Digitalfreq]

Will this lens work for coral shots?

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-300...8&qid=1357033775&sr=8-16&keywords=Nikon+macro

 

[Surgical]

Ask ruffreef lol

 

[ep3n3wp]

Ask ruffreef lol

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[OCReefMadness]

I think this lens for long distance to shoot close. The 100mm Macro short distance lens you can zoom close distance. Btw, I still have the Canon 100mm Macro Lens for sale $400.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-M...A185V8Q901AMWI&qid=1357058725&s=photo&sr=1-37

 

[Flame_Angle]

That is tele zoom lens, you could use for macro but I wouldn't buy it for corals shot. Its good for sport, zoo or wild life. I would use 60mm or 100mm none IS (cheaper) for corals shot

 

[watchguy123]

The problem with telephoto macro lens is the minimal focus distance is like three feet which means your tank glass will play a bigger role in focusing and top down becomes virtually impossible

 

[solitude127]

What camera are you using? It helps to know if you're using a full frame or crop sensor.

 

[Digitalfreq]

What camera are you using? It helps to know if you're using a full frame or crop sensor.

OH sorry, i didn't state that. I'm using a Nikon D7000. Anybody got an old Nikon macro lens for sale?

 

[Digitalfreq]

The problem with telephoto macro lens is the minimal focus distance is like three feet which means your tank glass will play a bigger role in focusing and top down becomes virtually impossible

Thank you, that makes sense. I still might pick up this lens since i would like to take telephoto macro lens. I hear good things about that Tamron lens

 

[lowbudget]

tony ask tony why he sell his 180mm marco lens i think it was a 180mm lol. hahahahahah

 

[Justin]

This isn't a true macro lens. You should get one that has a fixed focal length, preferably 100mm or so.

 

[solitude127]

If you're using a crop sensor, the 100mm macro isn't the greatest because it's hard to get full colony top down shots (unless your tank is 30" tall).

 

[Justin]

If you're using a crop sensor, the 100mm macro isn't the greatest because it's hard to get full colony top down shots (unless your tank is 30" tall).

If I had to choose between a 50 or 100, I'd go with the 100 personally. If you'e taking full colony top down shots, you can just use a normal lens?

 

[solitude127]

If I had to choose between a 50 or 100, I'd go with the 100 personally. If you'e taking full colony top down shots, you can just use a normal lens?

Depends on the minimum focal length of the regular lens

 

[jim13csulb]

hey everyone, I wanted to chime in as I do alot of coral macro photography.

Like others have said I would stay away from the lens you link if you are buying it with the intention to take pics of your coral. The minimum focus is just over 3 feet and that isnt the best for coral. lol

I have done alot of work with a 100mm f/2.8 canon macro lens and it works great. Like another person said if you are trying to tank full colony shots your standard lens will probably be best so something with a zoom like a 17-55 or whatever you normally shoot with.

So my advice would be to look for a lens that is a fixed focus length that has a very shallow minimum focus distance. buy a fast lens as in my experiences you need alot of light, and most importantly buy a view box that fits your camera and lens!

Take a look at this link on coral photography on my blog http://jimsviewfinder.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-coral-photography.html

 

[Digitalfreq]

hey everyone, I wanted to chime in as I do alot of coral macro photography.

Like others have said I would stay away from the lens you link if you are buying it with the intention to take pics of your coral. The minimum focus is just over 3 feet and that isnt the best for coral. lol

I have done alot of work with a 100mm f/2.8 canon macro lens and it works great. Like another person said if you are trying to tank full colony shots your standard lens will probably be best so something with a zoom like a 17-55 or whatever you normally shoot with.

So my advice would be to look for a lens that is a fixed focus length that has a very shallow minimum focus distance. buy a fast lens as in my experiences you need alot of light, and most importantly buy a view box that fits your camera and lens!

Take a look at this link on coral photography on my blog http://jimsviewfinder.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-coral-photography.html

Sweet pics! And thanks for the info. I'm on the hunt for a true macro lens