first attempt at macro

first attempt at macro · 09:44 PM

So here are a few shots from my K20D using the macro setting on the Quantaray 70mm-300m that I just got in the mail. I've never really done macro before, and I know using a zoom lens for macro isn't going to yield the best results, but constructive criticism is still welcomed.

**xs400** · 08-04-2009, 10:00 PM

For a first try at macro, you did very well. Nice work

Damn Brit · 08-04-2009, 10:51 PM

You did a great job there, better than my first attempts at macro.

Igilligan · 08-04-2009, 11:00 PM

I kinda think you may just be showin' off a little! hehe

Those are really nice for your first macros... Now don't go get all macro-stronic and buy some fancy, super sharp dedicated Macro lens right away...

Flow with the softer tonality of the 70-300 for a while, you are on track...

imtheguy · 08-04-2009, 11:01 PM

Nice, I like them for ANY number of tries.

PeteyJ · 08-05-2009, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

I kinda think you may just be showin' off a little! hehe

Those are really nice for your first macros... Now don't go get all macro-stronic and buy some fancy, super sharp dedicated Macro lens right away...

Flow with the softer tonality of the 70-300 for a while, you are on track...

Yeah I definitely don't plan on buying a dedicated macro lens any time soon. Those things are way to expensive for a college student to buy after having just bought a K20D.

Thanks everyone for all of the positive comments!

Damn Brit · 08-05-2009, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by PeteyJ

Yeah I definitely don't plan on buying a dedicated macro lens any time soon. Those things are way to expensive for a college student to buy after having just bought a K20D.

Thanks everyone for all of the positive comments!

Check out the reversing adapter thread, it's a cheap and fun option for macro.

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08-04-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,927	For a first try at macro, you did very well. Nice work

08-04-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	You did a great job there, better than my first attempts at macro.

08-04-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
Igilligan Guest	I kinda think you may just be showin' off a little! hehe Those are really nice for your first macros... Now don't go get all macro-stronic and buy some fancy, super sharp dedicated Macro lens right away... Flow with the softer tonality of the 70-300 for a while, you are on track...

08-04-2009, 11:01 PM	#5
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Nice, I like them for ANY number of tries.

08-05-2009, 12:14 AM	#6
PeteyJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago/Cleveland Posts: 176 Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan I kinda think you may just be showin' off a little! hehe Those are really nice for your first macros... Now don't go get all macro-stronic and buy some fancy, super sharp dedicated Macro lens right away... Flow with the softer tonality of the 70-300 for a while, you are on track... Yeah I definitely don't plan on buying a dedicated macro lens any time soon. Those things are way to expensive for a college student to buy after having just bought a K20D. Thanks everyone for all of the positive comments!

08-05-2009, 12:53 AM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by PeteyJ Yeah I definitely don't plan on buying a dedicated macro lens any time soon. Those things are way to expensive for a college student to buy after having just bought a K20D. Thanks everyone for all of the positive comments! Check out the reversing adapter thread, it's a cheap and fun option for macro.

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