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My new "macro" lens & a rose! · 10:34 PM

While out an about, I decided to hit one of the local pawn shops that actually specializes in photo equipment. Walked away with a brand new Manfrotto mono-pod for $12. Never opened. Looked it up and it goes for $59.

Another neat item I found, was my new "macro lens".

Well, actually it's a macro filter that screws on just like any other filter. This shot was taken of one of my wife's roses and the 18-55mm kit lens. Only thing is that the filter is a 58MM and the lens is a 52mm, so I'm holding it up there. I couldn't remember which it was in the store but for $5............ Porters carries these so I might get one until I decide which macro I want. Leaning towards the Tamron AF90 2.8.

Until then, comments welcome on this little find.......

Alvin · 02-16-2007, 10:35 PM

I can see the veins in the petals! Nice job!

GLThorne · 02-16-2007, 10:37 PM

Thank you sir. I actually thought it turned out pretty good for a some-what cheap item. More so than I expected.

GLThorne · 02-16-2007, 10:51 PM

I'll add that there's no crop on this as well.

Matthew Roberts · 02-17-2007, 08:37 AM

South Carolina must have some really mild weather for there to be roses in winter!

Intense! That makes me want a macro filter!

xecutech · 02-17-2007, 10:09 AM

I am willing to bet they were for a valentines day gift?

LaRee · 02-17-2007, 10:18 AM

This is beautiful. Shows that a close up filter and the kit lens can do a fine job. Thanks for sharing.

GLThorne · 02-17-2007, 12:01 PM

Thanks Guys! Yep - Valentines from our 1 yr. old. He's mama's boy!! Took my spot! But that's ok! "Dada" had to spot him some green for the purchase!

It's cool today - around 35 with the wind chill. No roses out there yet.

I agree, the kit lens and this macro filter works pretty good. Porters has a kit with +1, +2 & +4 Close-up Filters and a +8 Macro Filter for $26.99 for the 18-55 kit. I'll post more once I get one that fits so I don't have to hold up against the lense.

Hope everyone has a great weekend....

Prizmatic · 02-17-2007, 03:55 PM

" There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception...

"Erased a hieroglyph"

GLThorne · 02-17-2007, 04:47 PM

[QUOTE=Prizmatic;28238]" There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception...

Huh?

Alvin · 02-17-2007, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Prizmatic

" There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception...

"Erased a hieroglyph"

I think he's saying you were too close. Back off a little bit to see more of it to make the rose look like one.

LaRee · 02-17-2007, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Alvin

I think he's saying you were too close. Back off a little bit to see more of it to make the rose look like one.

I agree that is what he is saying. I can't say that I agree with it though. I love the tight shot the way it is.

roentarre · 02-17-2007, 11:57 PM

I like the way it is here

GLThorne · 02-20-2007, 10:04 AM

Thanks Guys! I thought the "aire" of the picture was relaying a true macro feeling not too mention that the little $5-buck wonder ended up capturing a very detailed picture.

I'll post more once I get the correct size as I ordered them, along with a new Tamron 70-300 Di LD lenses yesterday.

**NaClH2O** · 02-20-2007, 12:52 PM

Hi Greg, loved your shot. Very nice sharp detail for an inexpensive close up filter, I didn't know they gave that kind of defination. Nice capture, especially one handed! I just did a quick check at B&H, and you can get a step up ring for that filter for about $6 and up. You might want to check on it. I can heartily recommend the Tamron 90 macro, excellent lens.

NaCl(thanks for sharing)H2O +

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02-17-2007, 12:01 PM	#8
GLThorne Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA - South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	Thanks Guys! Yep - Valentines from our 1 yr. old. He's mama's boy!! Took my spot! But that's ok! "Dada" had to spot him some green for the purchase! It's cool today - around 35 with the wind chill. No roses out there yet. I agree, the kit lens and this macro filter works pretty good. Porters has a kit with +1, +2 & +4 Close-up Filters and a +8 Macro Filter for $26.99 for the 18-55 kit. I'll post more once I get one that fits so I don't have to hold up against the lense. Hope everyone has a great weekend.... Last edited by GLThorne; 02-17-2007 at 04:45 PM.

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02-16-2007, 10:35 PM	#2
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	I can see the veins in the petals! Nice job!

02-16-2007, 10:37 PM	#3
GLThorne Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA - South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	Thank you sir. I actually thought it turned out pretty good for a some-what cheap item. More so than I expected.

02-16-2007, 10:51 PM	#4
GLThorne Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA - South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	I'll add that there's no crop on this as well.

02-17-2007, 08:37 AM	#5
Matthew Roberts Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bertram Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 584	South Carolina must have some really mild weather for there to be roses in winter! Intense! That makes me want a macro filter!

02-17-2007, 10:09 AM	#6
xecutech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville Photos: Gallery Posts: 223	I am willing to bet they were for a valentines day gift?

02-17-2007, 10:18 AM	#7
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	This is beautiful. Shows that a close up filter and the kit lens can do a fine job. Thanks for sharing.

02-17-2007, 03:55 PM	#9
Prizmatic Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RF Posts: 97	" There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception... "Erased a hieroglyph"

02-17-2007, 04:47 PM	#10
GLThorne Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA - South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	[QUOTE=Prizmatic;28238]" There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception... Huh?

02-17-2007, 05:13 PM	#11
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Originally posted by Prizmatic " There is some rose much " in a composition of a photo. It "presses" and prevents perception... "Erased a hieroglyph" I think he's saying you were too close. Back off a little bit to see more of it to make the rose look like one.

02-17-2007, 11:15 PM	#12
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	Originally posted by Alvin I think he's saying you were too close. Back off a little bit to see more of it to make the rose look like one. I agree that is what he is saying. I can't say that I agree with it though. I love the tight shot the way it is.

02-17-2007, 11:57 PM	#13
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I like the way it is here

02-20-2007, 10:04 AM	#14
GLThorne Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA - South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 372 Original Poster	Thanks Guys! I thought the "aire" of the picture was relaying a true macro feeling not too mention that the little $5-buck wonder ended up capturing a very detailed picture. I'll post more once I get the correct size as I ordered them, along with a new Tamron 70-300 Di LD lenses yesterday.

02-20-2007, 12:52 PM	#15
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Hi Greg, loved your shot. Very nice sharp detail for an inexpensive close up filter, I didn't know they gave that kind of defination. Nice capture, especially one handed! I just did a quick check at B&H, and you can get a step up ring for that filter for about $6 and up. You might want to check on it. I can heartily recommend the Tamron 90 macro, excellent lens. NaCl(thanks for sharing)H2O +

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