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26-06-2007, 07:22 PM
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| | | Macro Photography
Hello everybody, I 'm a new member to the Forum and am seeking advice / guidence on Macro Photography.
I shoot mainly on 35mm film with a pro digital camera as back up, not that enamured with digital, sorry to you digital buffs, etc. My question for help is should I go for the Tamron 90mm SP Tele / Macro or should I start off with a set of extension tubes for my 35mm camera ?
I hope to be able to do photography plants, flowers and insects, and see how it goes.
Any advice, help or guidence would be really appreciated.
Many thanks.
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26-06-2007, 08:06 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leicestershire
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| | | Re: Macro Photography
extension tubes are obviously a fairly cheap way of starting and you can at least see whether you have sufficient interest in macro to warrant buying a dedicated macro lens. But ultimately a macro lens is the way to go and can of course still be used with extension tubes for greater magnification (closer minimum focusing distance).
Film v. digital is another debate entirely, but I started out with a film SLR but now couldn't contemplate anything other than digital photography. Each to their own though 
Matt |
26-06-2007, 09:47 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wirral
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| | | Re: Macro Photography
I agree entirely with Matt, if you are keen on macro there really is no substitute for a macro lens. Longer telephoto lenses with extension tubes are handy for keeping some distance from your subject so I would not run away with the idea that a macro lens will be perfect for every single shot. It will however probably be best for about 85% or more. The Tamron is a very highly regarded lens.
Jon
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27-06-2007, 08:28 AM
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| | | Re: Macro Photography
When I first started getting into macro work, I tried to get the Tamron lens, but there was a waiting list wherever I tried, so I plumped for the Sigma 105mm lens, and have been very happy with it - and of course, there are dedicated branded lenses, eg Canon/Nikon available also .... |
27-06-2007, 04:30 PM
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| | | Re: Macro Photography
I've got the canon 100mm macro, is fantastic  , have to say I love digital too
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28-06-2007, 11:48 AM
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| | | Re: Macro Photography
Thank you very much for your assistance and information. Yes, I agree, I think I will go down the road of extension tubes to start with and see if Macro is really " my cup of tea " before I gbo splashing large sums of cash out on a dedicated macro lens.
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