Macro Getting the hang of this superb Macro lens.

Getting the hang of this superb Macro lens. · 04:33 PM

These were taken today. I am getting more comfortable with the lens now. I want to use it not just for getting close but to showcase it's creamy bokeh.

rollin · 06-21-2010, 05:25 PM

great shots.. i need to get myself a great macro lens!

**Ash** · 06-21-2010, 05:32 PM

Good stuff.
You just missed the focus on #4 and 5, but the lens is sure a keeper.
Well done.

dosdan · 06-21-2010, 05:43 PM

pcarfan, nice bokeh. Are these a bit underexposed? What does the histogram look like? (My work monitor usually darkens images.)

Since the lens is relatively fast, it should be useful in other areas.

Dan.

Last edited by dosdan; 06-21-2010 at 06:04 PM.

pcarfan · 06-21-2010, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by rollin

great shots.. i need to get myself a great macro lens!

Thank you. The Tamron is a superb lens, but there really is no such thing as a bad macro (1:1).

Originally posted by Ash

Good stuff.
You just missed the focus on #4 and 5, but the lens is sure a keeper.
Well done.

Getting the focus right is pretty hared indeed. Balancing the dof and diffraction is a challenge. I am not using the tripod, and that would be needed to kick it up another notch.

Thank you for your comments, Ash, much appreciated.

Originally posted by dosdan

pcarfan, nice bokeh. Are these a bit underexposed? What does the histogram look like?

Since the lens is relatively fast, it should be useful in other areas.

Dan.

They arfe about a stop underexposed, but I sort of like that look as it avoids those bright specular spots. Thank you very much for the comments.

Frogfish · 06-21-2010, 08:27 PM

Very nice series.

Underexposed - not on my MBP but then the Macs have superb screens. On my wife's Acer or daughter's XPS Dell it would definitely look darker.

Tamron 90 - is also a 'cut your throat' sharp portrait lens. This lens in on my camera more than any other I own. And it does have a wonderful creamy bokeh which helps with it's versatility.

marcusyoung · 06-21-2010, 10:03 PM

The first shot is outstanding with contrasting colors of subject and background.

Getting to know your lens is important on what it can deliver on different times of the day with different apertures.

marcus

chiepapi · 06-21-2010, 11:17 PM

Nice set.
#3 for me! It looks as if it's about to jump out of the picture!

pcarfan · 06-22-2010, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Very nice series.

Underexposed - not on my MBP but then the Macs have superb screens. On my wife's Acer or daughter's XPS Dell it would definitely look darker.

Tamron 90 - is also a 'cut your throat' sharp portrait lens. This lens in on my camera more than any other I own. And it does have a wonderful creamy bokeh which helps with it's versatility.

It is shockingly sharp with amazing bokeh to boot. I really think it is very close the voigtlander 125mm in rendering. A Great lens.

Originally posted by marcusyoung

The first shot is outstanding with contrasting colors of subject and background.

Getting to know your lens is important on what it can deliver on different times of the day with different apertures.

marcus

That is my favorite as well, I have a bunch of shots of that bug, unfortunately somehow the camera setting had changed to 'jpeg only' and I only shoot in RAW and that image was taken at iso800, wish it was RAW

I am still very much learning the lens.

Originally posted by chiepapi

Nice set.
#3 for me! It looks as if it's about to jump out of the picture!

Thank you so much for the kind compliments.

Pablom · 06-22-2010, 09:31 AM

no. 3 is a keeper. and creepy...

dragonfly · 06-22-2010, 10:07 AM

Great pics, but the thread title leaves a lot to be desired.

pcarfan · 06-22-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

no. 3 is a keeper. and creepy...

Good to hear. I guess I got lucky with the petal framing the fly, which makes it more interesting. Thanks.

Originally posted by dragonfly

Great pics, but the thread title leaves a lot to be desired.

Thank you....about the title, I think from where I was I think this is an improvement. The title may be a bit presumptuous, but I was excited to see me getting better with these macros...I know they are no where near what's possible, but kind of got excited with the results, as it is an immense improvement for me.

Thanks for the comments.

rkt · 06-22-2010, 11:48 AM

this is indeed a superb lens ... and I love the first snap ... congratulations !

KarenH · 06-22-2010, 12:30 PM

Good shots. You did this without a tripod? Wow!
It's a very good lens, I'm totally hooked on it. Not only for macro, but also for portraits and action shots.

BTW, I think you should clean your sensor.

pcarfan · 06-22-2010, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by rkt

this is indeed a superb lens ... and I love the first snap ... congratulations !

Thank you, appreciate your comments.

Originally posted by KarenH

Good shots. You did this without a tripod? Wow!
It's a very good lens, I'm totally hooked on it. Not only for macro, but also for portraits and action shots.

BTW, I think you should clean your sensor.

Yeah! the sensor needs major cleaning. I was changing lenses a LOT recently.

I didn't use a tripod, but other than that first shot all others were done with the Sigma ring flash though.

Tamron does very well for portraits too. I even tried it for birding when I was taking the above images, this guy came and sat on this branch close to me, I wish I had the 300mm

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rollin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	great shots.. i need to get myself a great macro lens!

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dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	pcarfan, nice bokeh. Are these a bit underexposed? What does the histogram look like? (My work monitor usually darkens images.) Since the lens is relatively fast, it should be useful in other areas. Dan. Last edited by dosdan; 06-21-2010 at 06:04 PM.

06-21-2010, 06:06 PM	#5
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by rollin great shots.. i need to get myself a great macro lens! Thank you. The Tamron is a superb lens, but there really is no such thing as a bad macro (1:1). Originally posted by Ash Good stuff. You just missed the focus on #4 and 5, but the lens is sure a keeper. Well done. Getting the focus right is pretty hared indeed. Balancing the dof and diffraction is a challenge. I am not using the tripod, and that would be needed to kick it up another notch. Thank you for your comments, Ash, much appreciated. Originally posted by dosdan pcarfan, nice bokeh. Are these a bit underexposed? What does the histogram look like? Since the lens is relatively fast, it should be useful in other areas. Dan. They arfe about a stop underexposed, but I sort of like that look as it avoids those bright specular spots. Thank you very much for the comments.

06-21-2010, 08:27 PM	#6
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Very nice series. Underexposed - not on my MBP but then the Macs have superb screens. On my wife's Acer or daughter's XPS Dell it would definitely look darker. Tamron 90 - is also a 'cut your throat' sharp portrait lens. This lens in on my camera more than any other I own. And it does have a wonderful creamy bokeh which helps with it's versatility.

06-21-2010, 10:03 PM	#7
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	The first shot is outstanding with contrasting colors of subject and background. Getting to know your lens is important on what it can deliver on different times of the day with different apertures. marcus

06-21-2010, 11:17 PM	#8
chiepapi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 308	Nice set. #3 for me! It looks as if it's about to jump out of the picture!

06-22-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogfish Very nice series. Underexposed - not on my MBP but then the Macs have superb screens. On my wife's Acer or daughter's XPS Dell it would definitely look darker. Tamron 90 - is also a 'cut your throat' sharp portrait lens. This lens in on my camera more than any other I own. And it does have a wonderful creamy bokeh which helps with it's versatility. It is shockingly sharp with amazing bokeh to boot. I really think it is very close the voigtlander 125mm in rendering. A Great lens. Originally posted by marcusyoung The first shot is outstanding with contrasting colors of subject and background. Getting to know your lens is important on what it can deliver on different times of the day with different apertures. marcus That is my favorite as well, I have a bunch of shots of that bug, unfortunately somehow the camera setting had changed to 'jpeg only' and I only shoot in RAW and that image was taken at iso800, wish it was RAW I am still very much learning the lens. Originally posted by chiepapi Nice set. #3 for me! It looks as if it's about to jump out of the picture! Thank you so much for the kind compliments.

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	no. 3 is a keeper. and creepy...

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06-22-2010, 10:37 AM	#12
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pablom no. 3 is a keeper. and creepy... Good to hear. I guess I got lucky with the petal framing the fly, which makes it more interesting. Thanks. Originally posted by dragonfly Great pics, but the thread title leaves a lot to be desired. Thank you....about the title, I think from where I was I think this is an improvement. The title may be a bit presumptuous, but I was excited to see me getting better with these macros...I know they are no where near what's possible, but kind of got excited with the results, as it is an immense improvement for me. Thanks for the comments.

06-22-2010, 11:48 AM	#13
rkt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 154	this is indeed a superb lens ... and I love the first snap ... congratulations !

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KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Good shots. You did this without a tripod? Wow! It's a very good lens, I'm totally hooked on it. Not only for macro, but also for portraits and action shots. BTW, I think you should clean your sensor.

06-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#15
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978 Original Poster	Originally posted by rkt this is indeed a superb lens ... and I love the first snap ... congratulations ! Thank you, appreciate your comments. Originally posted by KarenH Good shots. You did this without a tripod? Wow! It's a very good lens, I'm totally hooked on it. Not only for macro, but also for portraits and action shots. BTW, I think you should clean your sensor. Yeah! the sensor needs major cleaning. I was changing lenses a LOT recently. I didn't use a tripod, but other than that first shot all others were done with the Sigma ring flash though. Tamron does very well for portraits too. I even tried it for birding when I was taking the above images, this guy came and sat on this branch close to me, I wish I had the 300mm Full image 100% crop with no PP