takoattack Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I use and would recommend a 100mm f2.8 macro lens on my old DSLR. I see that Canon has a 180MM lenses out there with a slightly higher Fstop. Anyone have experience with these? I think it would allow for better close up shots of acros, but concerned that the aperture would not do well in low light. I currently shoot with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004XOM3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thinking about trying this one: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-180mm-AutoFocus-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVBU/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1534528667&sr=1-20&keywords=canon+macro+lens I recently saw a post on instagram from someone who was using a 200mm f4.x nikon lens, who had some amazing photos and it got me thinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I use and would recommend a 100mm f2.8 macro lens on my old DSLR. I see that Canon has a 180MM lenses out there with a slightly higher Fstop. Anyone have experience with these? I think it would allow for better close up shots of acros, but concerned that the aperture would not do well in low light. I currently shoot with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004XOM3/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thinking about trying this one: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-180mm-AutoFocus-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVBU/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1534528667&sr=1-20&keywords=canon+macro+lens I recently saw a post on instagram from someone who was using a 200mm f4.x nikon lens, who had some amazing photos and it got me thinking.I'm no photographer in any sense but I use 2 different lenses for my closer shots of my corals.-Tamron 90mm macro lens-55-200mm telephoto lens with macro extension tubeshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AEEDRFM/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534530863&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65I actually prefer the telephoto with macro extension tubes. There are some cons to the setup but I feel I get better flexibility with shots using that setup than a set 90mm macro. I can leave that setup on my camera a take a variety of different positional shots in my tank. With the 90mm macro, its slightly more limited in its range.Tamron 90mm macro55mm-200mm telephoto with macro extension tubesFor actinic shots, I use the Orange filter from this set.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MNA13OM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_titleMy shots got a lot better when I started shooting in RAW and then using Adobe Lightroom to dial in color temperature. It was a pretty significant difference in quality in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takoattack Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 nice, beautiful shots, ill try a macro extension tube, its certainly cheaper. What is the aperture on your telephoto lens? f4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 nice, beautiful shots, ill try a macro extension tube, its certainly cheaper. What is the aperture on your telephoto lens? f4? Full aperture, controlled by my camera. I usually shoot in F8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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