Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len, Another useful handheld semi macro kit is to put a 25mm extension tube on a 180mm f2.8 Nikkor - handheld, reasonable close focus, and bokeh to die for. Cheers Jayanand On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 10:56 PM, Leonard Taupier <len-001@verizon.net>wrote: > Hi Bob, > > Actually this lens focuses down to 1:1 almost. As far as I know it's the > only true macro zoom lens ever made by anyone. I took photos of the same > flower with the same lens and filled the frame with just one of the buds. > I'll put up a couple full frame close-ups I took with the same lens. I have > had the set of AF Kenko tubes for years but only use them once or twice a > year now. > > I didn't use a polarizer for this photo. > > Regards, > Len > > > > On Jan 14, 2009, at 11:50 AM, Bob Adler wrote: > > Hi Leonard. >> These are very lovely. You may want to check out getting some extension >> tubes for your longer lenses. I think Kenbo's can be bought on eB** for a >> bit over $100. They pass through all electronic information and ususally >> allow IS to continue to be used. You could achieve much closer focus (but >> do >> loose infinity). >> Also, I'm curious as to whether you're using a polarizing filter... >> >> Best, >> Bob >> Bob Adler >> Palo Alto, CA >> http://www.raflexions.com >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Leonard Taupier <len-001@verizon.net >> >wrote: >> >> Taken at Longwood Gardens between Christmas and New Years. >>> >>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/Longwood/RedLily.jpg.html> >>> >>> http://tinyurl.com/7sxowd >>> >>> Nikon D700 and Nikon 70-180mm micro-Nikkor. >>> ISO 800. >>> >>> Len >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >