Looking for lens suggestions/opinions

**Just1MoreDave** · 12-29-2010, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Al_T

...Most of the vases and bowls will be not taller than about 16" and most in the 12" range. if this is pertinent information...

That's just a little smaller than an adult head, so for lenses and lighting, you can use a lot of advice given for headshots. I would certainly try a 50mm. At an aperture that would cover the whole item within the depth of field, most of them should have great resolution.

Al_T · 12-29-2010, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

That's just a little smaller than an adult head, so for lenses and lighting, you can use a lot of advice given for headshots. I would certainly try a 50mm. At an aperture that would cover the whole item within the depth of field, most of them should have great resolution.

I never thought of it this way but does make sense.

Thanks,

Al

freewheeler · 12-29-2010, 03:18 PM

The K35/3.5 is cheap, sharp and 3D.

**jatrax** · 12-30-2010, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Al_T

It is a mesquite root burl and cast in resin.

So the burl is cast into a resin block and then turned? The excess gets turned away until the wood appears?

I use a 50mm macro and although the tripod has to be back further than normal I get good results from it. Others will have different preferences and there are lots of ways to get this done. I think the macro lens works better with my set up than regular lenses but that could just be me.

Al_T · 12-30-2010, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

o the burl is cast into a resin block and then turned? The excess gets turned away until the wood appears?

More or less that is the way that it is done. Some prior selective turning is also in order. The resin I use depending on what quantity it is purchased in, is at minimum of $.75 an ounce including with shipping so it is pretty pricey so you do not want to be to wasteful. It also has to be cast under fairly high pressure that has its own hazards involved in that process. It took me about a year to figure how to cast larger items. I learn something new with each one that I do.

Far as lenses go I have a SMC A 50mm 1:1.7 on the way. Probably paid to much for it but it looks to be a pristine lens. If it is as sharp as my SMC A 28mm 2.8 I will be very pleased. even if it does not work well for my product photos I will still have a fun lens to play with.

Thanks,

Al

hoanpham · 12-30-2010, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

Light, Science and Magic is the best book for lighting

Yes it is.

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12-29-2010, 02:16 PM	#16
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Al_T ...Most of the vases and bowls will be not taller than about 16" and most in the 12" range. if this is pertinent information... That's just a little smaller than an adult head, so for lenses and lighting, you can use a lot of advice given for headshots. I would certainly try a 50mm. At an aperture that would cover the whole item within the depth of field, most of them should have great resolution.

12-29-2010, 02:48 PM	#17
Al_T Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave That's just a little smaller than an adult head, so for lenses and lighting, you can use a lot of advice given for headshots. I would certainly try a 50mm. At an aperture that would cover the whole item within the depth of field, most of them should have great resolution. I never thought of it this way but does make sense. Thanks, Al

12-29-2010, 03:18 PM	#18
freewheeler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: amsterdam Posts: 130	The K35/3.5 is cheap, sharp and 3D.

12-30-2010, 05:01 PM	#19
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Al_T It is a mesquite root burl and cast in resin. So the burl is cast into a resin block and then turned? The excess gets turned away until the wood appears? I use a 50mm macro and although the tripod has to be back further than normal I get good results from it. Others will have different preferences and there are lots of ways to get this done. I think the macro lens works better with my set up than regular lenses but that could just be me.

12-30-2010, 06:39 PM	#20
Al_T Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 33 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax o the burl is cast into a resin block and then turned? The excess gets turned away until the wood appears? More or less that is the way that it is done. Some prior selective turning is also in order. The resin I use depending on what quantity it is purchased in, is at minimum of $.75 an ounce including with shipping so it is pretty pricey so you do not want to be to wasteful. It also has to be cast under fairly high pressure that has its own hazards involved in that process. It took me about a year to figure how to cast larger items. I learn something new with each one that I do. Far as lenses go I have a SMC A 50mm 1:1.7 on the way. Probably paid to much for it but it looks to be a pristine lens. If it is as sharp as my SMC A 28mm 2.8 I will be very pleased. even if it does not work well for my product photos I will still have a fun lens to play with. Thanks, Al

12-30-2010, 06:55 PM	#21
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by enoeske Light, Science and Magic is the best book for lighting Yes it is.