I want to shoot jewelry. w the 100mm Macro I have now, the depth of field if such that only part of a ring will be in focus. Will this lens help?
1067946
I just ordered a 'speed light' to use with this lens for the same purpose, primarily jewelry.
1067947
Depth of field is more of an aperture issue than focal length. Shoot at anything F16 or higher and you will have plenty of depth of field with this lens or your 100mm. This one is probably the cheapest priced Nikon micro AFS lenses. I have no problem taking 1:1 close ups although a tripod and remote release help if I'm not using flash
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This lens will require you to get even closer to get the same ratio so probably not. Look to shut down the lens you have to f 16 or greater will help (I use a flash with a reflector to allow me to shut it down farther) a tripod to stabilize the camera and you may even need to look for special software that will allow you to take multiple shots with different focus and combine them like an HDR shot.
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The tube makes your depth of field incredibly pronounce. You might want to remove all but the smallest ring. The actual focal length of your lens is fairly close to the actually lens. If you hold an object very close to the lens, you will be able to get the object in focus. For instance, lie the camera down in some grass. It makes the DOF so shallow, that only one or two blades will remain in focus.
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Well, I don't use a light ring, but LIGHT is pretty important unless you're in the sunlight or bright daylight. I did get a light ring but it was far too bright for macros. So if you could find a nice gentle light-i'd go for it. Otherwise, plan on inventing some other light source. Unless, as I said, you're in daylight. The lens doesn't shadow the subject the way the macro built into the camera does. You can get far enough away that you won't leave a shadow. Hope that helps.
2075464
Yes- it is a true macro. It probably is not as sharp as a dedicated macro- like a Tamron 90mm- but it will work in a pinch. The lens is a good "all around" lens. If you do not need low light, fast action, National Geographic sharpness, this is a very good lens.
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You need to push a button and slide the focal ring so the ring shows it is in macro. Just push the button above the macro button and slide the focal length ring to either manual or electronic focal length adjustment. It works with all modes including manual.
399583
lens on camera must be at widest focal length, and macro setting if your lens has that option! if it still does not focus, you mite need spacer ring!
1770841
It's good, but you'd want a true macro lens if that's all you want this lens for. With this lens, you'll have have to stand a good 2-3 feet away from your subject. With a true macro lens, you'd be able to get directly in front of your subject, and the results will be better.
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I use this lens mainly for taking macro pictures of flowers etc with both my Nikon D90 and D7000. I have taken pictures in low light situations and have had noproblem. If I were to take pictures in dance performances though I probably would choose say the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens where macro would not necessarily be the issue.Hope this is some help to you.
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Yes, it will work for any lens. Just be sure that you've turned off Auto Focus - and switch it to manual; and switch off the IS if it's on a tripod. The lens gear is an adjustable belt, so it is easy to adjust to fit your focus ring.
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Does anyone know if this ring flash will fit on a Sigma 105mm macro lens?? Would an adaptor be needed and if so what kind? Thanks!
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I DON'T HAVE A Nikon d5100 I USE A d3100 and have no problems with the individual rings or using the set. I seldom if ever use auto focus when doing 1:1 ratio macro images depth of field is so small that I resort to manual focus to get the portion of the image I am interested in in focus. Basically I have no problems with PLR focus ring either in auto focus or manual.
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Not really... It has a minimum focal length of 13 inches zoomed out and about 8 feet when zoomed all the way in. As far as a true macro lens goes, I would I use the Tamron 90 mm macro. In addition if you use the +1, +2, +4, +10 close-up lenses, you can get really really close.
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It would, but it's best for small details like toes or fingers like you said, as it has a pretty narrow field of view. For faces and things like that you'd maybe be better served by macro lens in the 50-75mm range. But yes, this would be an excellent lens for what you have in mind :)
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I'm not sure if it will or not.. But listen to what I'm going to tell you. It's not worth it, very hard to use and even harder to get off. Go buy a Macro lens a cheap one is about 10.00 and so much easier to learn how to use I think the one I bought is a Vitar , very easy to use. This thing is confusing.
1610125
No- the focusing distance is much too far. Great lens- but not for macro work.
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Yes, most probably yes. Google it/ ask the vendor. I have the 80mm/2.5 macro lens
508127
see the other fellow response....this ring light is made for macro or very close photography... it works ok whence i have not use it too much. I took a close up picture perhaps 3 ft and came ok. but as Morrow said...what do you want to use this for regular photography...dont you have a flash? what camera do yo have ? built in flash??? etc