Macro with Marc Langille :) (5 images)

Macro with Marc Langille :) (5 images) · Posted by *sajmmiller*, 04-25-2009, 01:35 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Marc Langille at our local botanical gardens this morning. He not only shared some great information and tips, but he also put his FA* 200mm F/4 macro on my K10D and said "go have fun"! I was a bit nervous about using such a special and irreplaceable lens, but I did have fun.

Thank you for being so gracious Marc!

The lens is amazing. The color, constrast, sharpness bokeh, and narrow FOV take macro to another level. The detail and sharpness at full size is wonderful. It was a bit windy this morning, and, of course, the lens is not as good in my hands as Marc's, so keep that in mind when viewing the following photos:

Marc, I think you've fueled my LBA in an expensive way!

Thanks again, I think!

*gawan* · 04-25-2009, 02:20 PM

Great shots indeed! I love the colours and those tight comps!

ftpaddict · 04-25-2009, 02:38 PM

Marc, when you come to shoot the safari here in Romania, look me up.

You are one lucky person, Scott.

Fourth shot is my favourite. I love the colours and super-smooth bokeh.

jamonation · 04-25-2009, 05:35 PM

My goodness, I thought the 100mm macro turned out decent images, those are marvelous. 3rd is definitely my favourite. Great stuff!

*Jimbo* · 04-25-2009, 05:37 PM

Lucky guy! I would love to spend time with Marc and his lenses. Nicely done. JIM

*maxwell1295* · 04-25-2009, 06:21 PM

Wow, #2 is the definition of brutally sharp. Looks like it didn't take you lot to get into the groove with this lens.

So when are you getting yours?

metroeloise · 04-25-2009, 06:55 PM

I want one!

Brilliant.

legacyb4 · 04-25-2009, 09:00 PM

Mmm, 200mm macro... that makes my FA 100mm look like a toy!

*Jonson PL* · 04-25-2009, 09:28 PM

Good to hear. That first shot is fabulous

**roentarre** · 04-26-2009, 03:52 AM

Very envious of you and you get the chance to meet Marc in person. That is a great thing about pentax community

*daacon* · 04-26-2009, 06:51 AM

Excellent shots - so did you make him an offer ? Really cool to meet fellow members.

**Marc Langille** · 04-26-2009, 09:03 AM

Hey Scott,

Glad you had fun with it. I was for the most part busy with the field trip students so I might have taken a few shots, but I thought you'd enjoy seeing what the possibilities are with 200mm. The scary part about that lens? You are only touching the surface of it's capabilities - you learn things about it as time goes on. That focal length definitely has it's own "personality" in terms of FOV, etc.

I'm about to get back to doing some more macro shooting - it's been a while for me!

Cheers,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 04-26-2009, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Lucky guy! I would love to spend time with Marc and his lenses. Nicely done. JIM

I am sensing a conspiracy on my FA* lenses...

No worries Jim - if you're in the neighbourhood, look me up!

Cheers,
Marc

*Jimbo* · 04-26-2009, 12:23 PM

I am sensing a conspiracy on my FA* lenses...

No worries Jim - if you're in the neighbourhood, look me up!

Cheers,
Marc

You know I will my friend! Cheers JIM

*sajmmiller* · 04-27-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by gawan

Great shots indeed! I love the colours and those tight comps!

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

Marc, when you come to shoot the safari here in Romania, look me up.

You are one lucky person, Scott. Fourth shot is my favourite. I love the colours and super-smooth bokeh.

Originally Posted by jamonation

My goodness, I thought the 100mm macro turned out decent images, those are marvelous. 3rd is definitely my favourite. Great stuff!

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Lucky guy! I would love to spend time with Marc and his lenses. Nicely done. JIM

Thank you guys. I do feel fortunate. Your comments are appreciated!