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Looking for a macro lens?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Uncle Frank, Apr 12, 2005.

  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    If so, consider the 60mm micro... it ROCKS! Mine paid for itself last week when I used it for a product shoot...

    41782774.

    Then I picked up a POTD with it on Sunday for a macro...

    http://www.bestfoto.com/Archives/POTDdisplay.asp?PIC=041005M.jpg

    ... and used it today to make some artwork for a florist neighbor who creates wonderful tin can bouquets. No money in it, but I got to keep the flowers :).

    View attachment 7308

    If you don't need the extra working distance for bug-pics, this little jewel deserves consideration 8).
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 12, 2005
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  2. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    The tin can image is so colorful and the flowers literally pop out at you. Congratulations on the POTD, it was really nice.
     
    greyflash, Apr 12, 2005
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  3. PGB

    PGB

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    Jan 25, 2005
    There is also one forsale in the forsale section!!!
     
    PGB, Apr 12, 2005
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  4. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Gordon. The 60mm micro delivers colorful, contrasty images, but that seem to be the hallmark of good Nikon glass. And while 3rd party lenses compare well in terms of sharpness, most seem to fall short in those areas.

    Here's another perspective on the Tin Can Arrangement, which I like even better.

    42001118.
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 12, 2005
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  5. obelix

    obelix

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    Mar 17, 2005
    Fremont, CA, USA
    Congratulations and nice photo!

    Yeah - color and contrast, wonder why no one talks about them much :)

    anand
     
    obelix, Apr 12, 2005
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  6. Flew

    Flew

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Beautiful shot UF!!

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 12, 2005
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  7. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Glad you like it, Flew! FCB background florals were my specialty before I moved up to a dslr.
    I was burned out on them for a while, but they might be my most salable niche. Hmmmm...
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 12, 2005
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  8. Flew

    Flew

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Frank,

    How could I not like a shot of beautiful, colorful, perfectly focused and exposed flowers??

    :p

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 12, 2005
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  9. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    And congrats on the POTD!
     
    Chris101, Apr 12, 2005
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  10. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Thanks, Chris :).
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 13, 2005
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