Anyone used this on jewelry? I have a 60mm macro used for jewelry shots. I have a few items high polish domed that I just can't get rid of reflections
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I've used it for photographing watch faces before, and it does well at eliminating the reflections of light sources from that; however, if it could do the same for this jewelry you have is very dependent on things like the material, shape, and light control.
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It works well. I have brought up the shine on 1920s-1930s Rogers & Bros flatware that I even found in a root cellar and simichrome worked magic. I find it less abrasive than MAAS, yet more effective at removing unwanted patina/dirt/darkness. Or, in some cases like bronze or silver where the patina enhances the piece in spots, the less abrasive nature of the polish allows for strategic polishing. Example: a vintage Mexican silver bracelet with beautifully worked silver, the darker parts that enhance the piece are blended into the bright fully polished silver of the parts that look best when shined. Tip for flatware: a dry "medium" to "hard" toothbrush (bristled) a little seed bead sized amount of simichrome placed directly on the prongs of fork or pattern. Brush it in where discolored or dark then use a dry white cloth or durable (Viva, for me) paper towel to wipe off & buff.
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As everyone else said the ring gets screwed to camera lens. Use UV filter to protect camera lens. Polarizer filter makes sky bluer and cuts glare on water. Florescent filter makes that type of light more natural. The macro filters can be used 1 at a time or 2 or more. Practice with them until you get the look you want. I haven't used the hood yet. Just try all the pieces and see the outcome. Have fun!
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I have this problem But I don't understand your solution, Bruce. Could you or someone explain it again please? You appear to be saying that if the camera is at something like a standard focal length you can choose both Macro and MF. But you can't - not on mine anyway! In my experience, the camera will not focus below 1ft. The image stays blurred and often the yellow central focus frame will display a question mark. Auto-focus does not work in Macro either - so to all practical purposes the camera has no Macro mode. If someone has a fix for this I'd be very interested.
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I love using this lens for Macro. In fact that is what I end up doing with it about most of the time as I rarely use it as the wide angle lens. After using it way more I found the the edges are always blurry with the wide angel lens. You can crop off the blurry parts. So just be sure to not center peopl/items all way to edge. As for macro pics. Love it to do so! Only downfall it has a narrow depth of field. But for the price can't beat it. I do have a set of 4 lens I like better. But this lens is not bad, and I do still use it want medium magnification. I say medium because when you extend the lens all the way out with this lens say on a kit lens to .55 you get some vignetting. Works best on mid range on lens. But for the money well worth it. Becuase if you are like me macro lens are out of the league at the time. Magnification is .45. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
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Possibly I use the flash ring on various Macro subjects frogs butterfly's but u have to be close Am using 60 mm macro and 70- 180 macro it works well you will need stutter speed of 1 250 sec at least Hope it can work for u Regards Howard
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It should work fine, I used it on a pair of frames that were black & clear. The clear part was dull and white in spots, the polish restored the clear part and polished the black to a nice sheen! Try it on the inside first, and go from there!
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I have been using it for many years; but only on silver-sterling or silverplate with a sponge (one usually comes with). On stones use a good liquid that comes in a bottle-use the brush that comes with it to brush gently on the stones so as not to damage them. Rinse both jewelry and silver with warm water no soap so as not to rub off the polish. I love the results!I forgot to add---no polish on pearls!!!!! And try and use the silver polish with tarnish preventative--it lasts much longer.
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is the polish a protector? I was hoping for a few years not months...after all the car is 16 years old and this is the first time i need to do them and they are not that bad, kind of like the beginning. My lens are not yellow in anyway, just dull. Looking forward to "new lens".
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I have not seen any problems yet, but I'm only using it on my macro lens and a low f-stop for a good depth of field. I haven't tried a wide open f-stop yet.
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I would say yes, and I can get sharp images at 300mm but usually need to prop it on something to stop it down for best results. The macro is great, and for the money I think you can't go wrong.
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Good Question! I use this kit for vintage and antique jewelry photography. The company has a really good website that might address this. However, like the other respondents, I don't know why not.
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I used this on a 100mm macro with one of the larger adapters and experienced no difficulties of any type. From looking at the 77mm filter ring adapter that came with my set I believe you will see no light leakage, halos or vignetting with your lens. This thing works great. I don't use this light as a flash but as a continuous light source. Battery life is very good- I use Eneloop rechargeables but ordinary alkaline AAs work well also. Highly recommended but useful only for macro- flat lighting removes shadows which only looks good on certain macro shots- bad results will occur if used for portraits or other shots where shadows add depth or interest. I used this on a 100mm macro with one of the larger adapters and experienced no difficulties of any type. From looking at the 77mm filter ring adapter that came with my set I believe you will see no light leakage, halos or vignetting with your lens. This thing works great. I don't use this light as a flash but as a continuous light source. Battery life is very good- I use Eneloop rechargeables but ordinary alkaline AAs work well also. Highly recommended but useful only for macro- flat lighting removes shadows which only looks good on certain macro shots- bad results will occur if used for... » Read More I used this on a 100mm macro with one of the larger adapters and experienced no difficulties of any type. From looking at the 77mm filter ring adapter that came with my set I believe you will see no light leakage, halos or vignetting with your lens. This thing works great. I don't use this light as a flash but as a continuous light source. Battery life is very good- I use Eneloop rechargeables but ordinary alkaline AAs work well also. Highly recommended but useful only for macro- flat lighting removes shadows which only looks good on certain macro shots- bad results will occur if used for portraits or other shots where shadows add depth or interest. « Show Less
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Not sure one can say what is "best", but this is an excellent lens for a project like that. Remember that with a macro lens you will have a narrow depth-of-field, so for selling jewelry you will want a narrow aperture and photograph from a little distance to ensure clarity across the entire piece. NOTE: You don't need a macro lens for this project unless you are trying to get very close (closer than a 1:1 ratio), any good quality lens will work. Good luck.
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The true I don't use match this filter, I have to play more with this. But I think you may have some black or shadows, and in other hand, like someone said you can remove UV filter. In some shots you want use polarized filter and at this time I don't know how will work because I don't have one."Hi,I have a canon 24-70 lens. Will this work at 24? Or do you think I will ses!e black spots as others mentioned. thxn"
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I think the best option is macro lens. I didn't like so much the close-up lens .
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I smacked mine a couple of times on the side of the lens took an air can and blew in all the cracks and crevices, Put electronic endust on a lens cleaning tissue and forcefully pulled the telephoto lens out gently while pushing on the extension button and wiped it all clean several times. Even ran the tissue a ways into the crevice surrounding the lens. Somehow it started working again which thrilled me since Ehow wanted $176 just to look at it if I would send it in. It still sounds a little scratchy but I will continue cleaning it every use. It sounds like it has a minute piece of sand or something in it. Hope this will work for you.