Macro First serious attempts (but not as good as Rense shots)!

First serious attempts (but not as good as Rense shots)! · 04:22 AM

A few months ago I bought the Panagor macro 55mm F/3 for macro-photography, but because of the wintertime I did not try this lens yet.

Rense became very enthusiastic after testing my lens for a few shots and bought a similar lens!

Originally posted by Rense

Some weeks ago I bought this lens, a K-mount Vivitar 55mm f2.8 1:1 macro. This lens was made in several versions under several different brand names:
I know of the M42 Panagor 55mm f3 - notwithstanding it's smaller max aperture it's the really the same lens - and I've seen pictures of the Vivitar 55mm f2.8 with M42 mount too.

After trying the above mentioned Panagor on the K-7 for a few shots, I was pleasantly surprised by the image quality as seen on the LCD screen of the camera.

Yesterday I was with Rense in our coastal dunes, and I finally had some time and opportunity to try macro-photography myself. Not so stunning as Rense shots, but not to bad for a first serious attempt!
For these hand held shots, I used the pop-up flash of my K-7 with Rense's DIY macro flash diffuser

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1/160 sec

1/160 sec

1/180 sec (with extension ring)

**Rense** · 05-07-2010, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by Iris

Ah....that's how you gain your reputation points!

No problem of course, although I am not sure if I am really happy with my picture

Yeah, thank you for unmasking me as a reputation point hunter.......

**Iris** · 05-08-2010, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by Nitrok

Nice details from the macroworld.

Thanks!

Originally posted by rparmar

Well done! Great for first time out, I must say. I sense many more amazing macros in the future.

I thinks so too...I have made a diffuser myself yesterday

**Iris** · 05-08-2010, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by foxglove

Thanks for the link to the detailed how-to! Looks like lots of fun to make, too. And less awkward than an external flash. I'll have to make one and experiment.

You should make one...when you have one, it's really fun to do

Originally posted by cupic

Fantastic as a season pro TFS

cheers

Thanks!

**Iris** · 05-08-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by trd300gt

Wow, that last image blew me away.

These are super awesome.

Thank you very much for your nice words

Originally posted by Pentaxtic

This is a brilliant idea for this how to diffuser. Would never of thought of it. Looks like a good ring light substitute. Should have this posted on the forum so everyone can see this.

Well I think it is posted on the forum

Not only here, but at least also here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/99599-after-so...1-1-macro.html and here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/99276-macro-am-i-too-mon...ro-photos.html!

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05-07-2010, 01:39 AM	#16
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by Iris Ah....that's how you gain your reputation points! No problem of course, although I am not sure if I am really happy with my picture Yeah, thank you for unmasking me as a reputation point hunter.......

05-08-2010, 01:29 AM	#17
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nitrok Nice details from the macroworld. Thanks! Originally posted by rparmar Well done! Great for first time out, I must say. I sense many more amazing macros in the future. I thinks so too...I have made a diffuser myself yesterday

05-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#18
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369 Original Poster	Originally posted by foxglove Thanks for the link to the detailed how-to! Looks like lots of fun to make, too. And less awkward than an external flash. I'll have to make one and experiment. You should make one...when you have one, it's really fun to do Originally posted by cupic Fantastic as a season pro TFS cheers Thanks!

05-08-2010, 10:14 AM	#19
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369 Original Poster	Originally posted by trd300gt Wow, that last image blew me away. These are super awesome. Thank you very much for your nice words Originally posted by Pentaxtic This is a brilliant idea for this how to diffuser. Would never of thought of it. Looks like a good ring light substitute. Should have this posted on the forum so everyone can see this. Well I think it is posted on the forum Not only here, but at least also here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/99599-after-so...1-1-macro.html and here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/99276-macro-am-i-too-mon...ro-photos.html!