50 or 100mm Macro? Lens Test in the Garden!
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Is there a big enough difference between a 50mm macro and a 100mm macro to bother buying both? I'm testing this in my spring garden today!
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Terrific video!! I really enjoyed watching and learning. I just ordered my first macro ( arriving tomorrow - Pentax 50mm FA 2.8 Macro Lens ), wish me luck and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
A tip for you Rachel, take a blurry photo in a colorful place, (flowers, color walls, whatever) print it (big size) put it in your backpack and use it as background. You wil get fantastic macro fotos!
Thanks Eduardo! Way a great idea! 👍
So mache ich das auch, funktioniert prächtig ! 👍
Brilliant Rachel, i think the 50mm just pipped the winning post and the images seemed great, hope your ankle fully recovers soon
Thanks Jim!! 😊👍
Regardless of macro lens focal length, if you're close-focused at 1:1, there shouldn't be any more, or less, shake/motion blur. With a macro lens, whether 50mm or 100mm or 200mm, the magnification is the same, 1:1, and the image will fill the same amount of space in the frame. The only thing that changes is the distance between you and the subject. With macro, a longer lens is usually preferable as you can put more distance between the camera and the subject, along with a little tighter, more isolating FOV. This is especially true with insects. I have found that with 50mm, you have to get very close to them, almost touching them, and often it scares them away. Also, you need room for flash, and a lot of the time, 50mm doesn't give you enough room to light your subject practically and/or adequately. I generally put my camera and lens in manual mode. I set my lens to its closest focus and move my body to focus. I usually have my camera set to continuous high speed and mash the shutter release right as the subject is coming into focus as I move the camera toward it.
This is really great info 👍👍
@@RachelLerch Thank you! I love macro! I've scoured youtube, the internet, and books for a decade trying to pick up tips and tricks and improve my images. But, I found that with macro photography, especially insect photography, it can be closely guarded, and experts don't really like to give away their secrets, lol. So for me, it was a lot of trial and error. I also ended up making my own custom flash system. So, I try to share what I've learned when I can. Just as I have learned a lot from your channel. Your videos are great! Thanks for sharing and always being so positive! :)
@@adamaj74 thanks for sharing ur tips, however i am really wondered if there should be any difference between a 50 and 100mm macro lenses in terms of DOF when both are used at same settings and same magnification lets say 1:1
the 100mm one will give a lot of more working distance but it also have a narrower field of view , the narrower the field of view the shallower the DOF, at the same time when objects are far from the lens which is the case with a lot of working distance the DOF of these objects close to each other should be better, so i am assuming that both cancels each other and these should not be a difference between both lenses in terms of DOF? hope u can answer me, thanks
The biggest advantage of the 100 over the 50 is indeed the working distance. When making images of insects and spiders the farther away from the subject the less jumpy or flighty they are. however the longer the lens the shallower the depth of field becomes so you do end up using f11 and 16 to get the depth of field you want.
Makes so much sense 👍👍. I love using my 70-300 for insects. It’s not a macro but it works.
@@RachelLerch It is amazing how close many of the newer 70-300 and 100-400's actually will focus. Throw on a small extension tube and just be amazed.
@@RachelLerch Throw an extension tube onto the 70-300 to get a closer focusing distance. I've used it on bees where I didn't want to get too close and it works well. I've found though that bees aren't really bothered by lenses being shoved right up on top of them. They just do their thing jumping from flower to flower and totally ignore you.
@@RachelLerch70-300 with Raynox 150, that works better ! ❤
You have a great demeanor. One few very comfortable.
So good to see you out and about enjoying spring. Happy your ankle is doing better. Shooting flowers is always a joy as we put winter behind and embrace the signs of new beginnings. Stay well and Happy trails.
Thanks Cindy!! 😊😊
Both these lenses are superb. And, it depends on what you want to do. I love everything of ur awesome show. You are in good shape., Happy John. Serhei from Russia
Thanks Serhei! 👋
Ken Rockwell raves about the Minolta 100mm f2.8 and I assume the Sony is the same design. The A mount might be the best ultra low budget system.
Hi Rachel, happy to see your video again and that your ankle gets better. It was fun to see the positions for taking pictures, macro requires flexibility and patience !
😂😂👍 It does! Thanks Patricia!
I like you, will get clear down on the ground if I need to -because we all tire of the appearance of photos from above, looking down. I just started using a polymer rubber (weighs nothing! ) yoga mat for wet grass or weeds -it hoses right off. All macro lenses will give a shallow depth of field at higher f stop numbers, so for stationary flowers a short or articulating tripod really helps.
I use a 150mm macro lens -but I like the working distance for insects ,so they don't fly off and I don't throw a camera shadow on my subject.. Take care ,be well, spring is on the doorstep :-)
A 150 sounds awesome! I love the idea of a yoga mat 👍👍. Thanks!
super video!!! just ordered my Canon EF 50mm f2,5 Compact Macro... can't wait
Beautiful Images!! I just love backyard photoshoots and off the traveled road adventures with my camera! I am happy you are doing good - praying for your COMPLETE recovery!!!!
Thank you so much Gary!! That makes my day 😊
Thanks for making such a great video on the 50mm macro lens. You really show how much fun it can be taking flower photographs and how the lens racks in and out. I love the sound of the old servo focus motors. Back when AF came out that was the coolest thing in photography! I been using a canon eos3 film camera with a 135mm soft focus lens to create dreamy flower shots for years now. The soft focus completely mixes the background into a wonderful dreamy out of focus color mix that changes with position and allows the center of the flower to emerge completely in focus. All the unpleasant bugs, twigs and bad leaves are gone with no Photoshop needed! Its a very fun and artistic way to create shot after shot of dreamy colorful flower photos you can use for cards and decor. Also the lens brings out the beauty of women and flowers. You may want to try one of these lenses on your camera and make some memorable images of your mother and her gardens.
What brings me to watch your video is I recently purchased a vintage Canon 1Ds mkiii, the 50mm 2.5 macro and macro flash unit for virtually nothing. I can't wait for gray gloomy winter to end and the daffodils and tulips to come out once again and show their magic appearance this spring. Thanks again for the fun and inspiring video.
Hang in there Rachel! Your macro shots were super.👍👍👍
Thanks so much Jacques!!
I don't have a garden myself, but the advantage of living in the Netherlands is that the fields with flower bulbs are now in full bloom.
I have a 90mm macro lens, which gives me some space to photograph insects without chasing them away.
Oh that sounds so awesome!!
Lovely shots Rachel. I have a 50mm f2.8 which seems great. I did use my 70 - 300 f4 the other day with some plants on a table which I was quite pleased with, but a tripod was necessary. I want to try that out with some bees and dragonflies etc soon. No wind conditions to worry about with movement problems also helps, as you know. Glad your ankle is on the mend Rachel. That's Great! 👍📸..
The Sony is a good lens, but the Minolta lenses are sweet lenses. Minolta made great glass!! I have the 50mm macro as well, except an earlier model than yours. I may have mentioned that to you before. I want to get the 100mm version of the lens as it's really good, too. With my E-M1, I have a 30mm and a 60mm macro combo that work well together. With the 30, I can almost get right on top of my subject and get in really close. Good for flowers and such. The 60, I use mainly for insects and other creepy crawlies as it allows me to stay a "respectable" distance from them and not get bitten or spook them too much. With your setup, once you get used to using the 100, you'll find that both lenses will compliment one another.
Minolta is awesome! Sounds like you’ve got a great setup!
Not too bad a setup :D
😊 tip. Try using a fixed focus
( and moving in/out to bring subject into focus )
This is a form of " zone focusing " that works really well when shooting subjects that are near the minimum focal distance..
( also ) do you know Minolta made a 1:1 macro adaptor ( extra optic ) that screws onto its 49mm tread lens ..
I use it on my Minolta " nigty fifty " plus " 2x Teleconver" to give a real unique 100mm Macro🤫 🤫
Ps: regarding Minolta lenses
There is something just beautiful about there colour qualityi
Hence ( when ever posible ) I shoot almost exclusively using them.
Combined with a A-Mount Sony DLSR ( such as a A100 or A900 ) there just Awesome..
Ps: ( i know its really heavy )
but try the Minolta 80-200 APO ..
This is EASILY the finist lens Minolta ever made
( followed closely by the 100mm F2.8 )
( should be able to pick one up right now for about $400 ) 2023
Sony still make a version of it but expect to lay out more like $4500
Great video, your shots are amazing.
Thank you so much Jason!!
Try a cable release instead of the shutter button you'll get better stability less shake an a real tripod Helps.
Thanks Ralph! 👍
Hi Rachel...nice to see you out and about even if it's only in your backyard. Lovely images! I love those deep yellows.
I have a Nikon 50mm and a Sigma 105mm lens and I could never decide on which of the two as a favorite. Guess that they both serve a unique purpose in my case....besides I have a hard time parting with any lens.
I do too! Each lens has its special strength. 😊👍
Great images Rachel!
Thank you so much! 😊
Very helpful! Is there any 50 mm macro for Sony that is good for landscapes and portraiture too? The perfect combination of all tree subjects.
I would definitely use a 50mm for landscapes and it works for portraits, though I do prefer a 100 for portraits since the background and facial structure can be more flattering. But why not?
Thanks Rachel, cheers
Thanks Gerald!!
Great video! Definitely makes me miss my a99ii, I was one of the very first in Canada to get one when it was released (got it before Henrys, Vistek, etc). Some of my favourite photos were taken with that camera, but even though I moved over to other mirrorless Sonys that had the same sensor, there was something about the feel of that a99ii that I missed. During our lockdowns where we are, and stuck working from home, I've started the day doing some weird macro shot in the backyard and making it my background for my computer for the day. It's a routine of sorts
Thanks! I've considered moving to mirrorless so many times but I just love this camera. Great to get out and experiment with macro isn't it? That's a great idea making computer backgrounds!
@@RachelLerch Thanks for sharing. I have your gear list, almost matches mine. Love my A99 II and 24-70mm Zeiss ! But I bought a A6400 with 18-135 kit for the days to travel light and leave the 50lb A99II at home ! Ha.. It is a fantastic combo. Amazed at how sharp that kit lense is! I bought the new LA-EA5 adapter and have been testing my Alpha and Sigma lenses on A6400 and very happy with it (with limitations)
I have the 50mm for my A99II. The 50mm is sharper.
love the selective color B&W!
Oh thank you so much! 😊
Creative way you shoot and post. It’s pretty flowers are lovely!
Did you say the Sony is mirrorless ?
Makes me miss my macro. I do believe I have one for the film camera.
Inspired by the video.
My Sony is not mirrorless. It's an older model. SLT
Hi Rachel. I bought a ring flash for macro work. It provides enough light to keep the ISO low. Maybe consider getting one.
This is a great idea!!
I appreciate the longer distance with bees! So have you ever tried using your macro lens with an extension tube? I keep meaning to give that a try.
Bees! An excellent point! I haven’t used a tube yet. The one I tried was not good quality. Want to try though. 👍
I suspect every model is different I think my Tokina 100/2.8 macro focuses a little closer than the Sony but we'd have to shoot them side by side to be sure.
Not all macro lenses are true macro lenses? If the lens does not magnify at a 1:1 ratio it is not a macro lens. Some manufacturers will call a close up lens a macro lens.
Thanks! This is good info 👍
Good comparison, think the 50 still has it hahaha, great to see you mobile again, stay safe 👍
Thanks Mark!! I am still partial to the 50 I think!
I saw you in the garden kissing tiny flowers, I hate to tell you that everything living is born to die. Apologies if I misquoted Led Zepplin :)
I never liked my 50mm macro because you had to get SO close to a small subject to fill the frame. I actually have a 180 macro that I love.
Ooh that sounds great!!
Awesomeness!
Thanks Rob!!
interesting as im looking for a macro
Nice! Hi Gilbert!
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Sweet vidéo Thank you for ..
Thank you!
I use 105 macro
Nice!! You like? 👍
@@RachelLerch
Yes i do
These are lovely flower images. The shorter lens is probably better for them - you can get closer and it's less likely to accentuate any camera movement. But as soon as you start photographing insects, the longer lens means that you can work from further away.
If I tried that lying around in my garden, I'd likely end up covered in cat shit. And I don't even own a cat!
Thanks! Good advice about the insects! And hilarious about the cats 😂😂
If you shoot at the same aperture with each, and use the same framing, you will get more in focus with the longer lens.
Thanks!!
Next time try manual focus.
I’ll do that! Thanks John!
oy vey!