7:29 Was this shot on apsc or FF? That focusing at 30cm looks really good to me and if this was on FF, I might consider getting that. I am looking for a decent lens for scanning my 35mm analog negatives and mostly it is recommended to buy a vintage macro, but if this does the job, for 150 euros I would get a scanning lens + a nice nifty-fourty (lol). That would be huge!
If dslr scanning is the primary use I'd still recommend a 1:1 macro as you'll be losing a lot of resolution by cropping on a regular prime. Unless you're OK with that. I've used a 1:2 macro in the past and recently switched to a 1:1 for my scanning. It made a huge difference as I can fill the entire frame with the negative (plus a few pixels for straightening) vs cropping away 50% and not being able to make sure it’s in perfect focus even with focus magnification it was hard on the 1:2
@@thomasfransson Alright, thank you! May I ask what lens you are using for scanning? I don't want to spend hundreds on a macro lens. I try to get a vintage one but I have zero clue which ones will be fine...
I'm using my Fujifilm X-T4 for scanning (aps-c) and recently got the TTARTISAN 40mm 1:1 macro that works really well. It's about 60mm ff equivalent. If you have an aps-c camera or able to shot in crop mode, you can pick one up for $€/99 on their website I've seen a lot of people using vintage nikon macro lenses. Also, have you looked into macro extension tube's?
@@thomasfranssonYea extension tubes arent it sadly. I've seen bunch of videos that show that they aren't good for scanning. :/ But the 100$ tag sounds great for the TTArtisan! Would you mind sharing an example scan or so? Would be awesome! Tbh idk where but maybe you have uploaded one on instagram or so. If that lens is nice I will probably buy it! 100$ were also my price imagination for a vintage lens that would do the job but if I get a "new" one for the price i'll get that. I use an a6400 (apsc) with 24MP.
Great post, but I just wanted to say, I love how you tested out the focus, especially around like 3:30 or so. I felt like when you play "peek a boo" with a baby. Just quaint and wonderful. I liked your post very much.
Might be the one i bring for my upcoming Japan trip with my FX3. Nice video!
That would probably be a great pick
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Wow, for $168 it's a pretty stellar performer. Love your color grading too!
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7:29 Was this shot on apsc or FF? That focusing at 30cm looks really good to me and if this was on FF, I might consider getting that.
I am looking for a decent lens for scanning my 35mm analog negatives and mostly it is recommended to buy a vintage macro, but if this does the job, for 150 euros I would get a scanning lens + a nice nifty-fourty (lol). That would be huge!
If dslr scanning is the primary use I'd still recommend a 1:1 macro as you'll be losing a lot of resolution by cropping on a regular prime. Unless you're OK with that. I've used a 1:2 macro in the past and recently switched to a 1:1 for my scanning. It made a huge difference as I can fill the entire frame with the negative (plus a few pixels for straightening) vs cropping away 50% and not being able to make sure it’s in perfect focus even with focus magnification it was hard on the 1:2
@@thomasfransson Alright, thank you! May I ask what lens you are using for scanning? I don't want to spend hundreds on a macro lens. I try to get a vintage one but I have zero clue which ones will be fine...
I'm using my Fujifilm X-T4 for scanning (aps-c) and recently got the TTARTISAN 40mm 1:1 macro that works really well.
It's about 60mm ff equivalent.
If you have an aps-c camera or able to shot in crop mode, you can pick one up for $€/99 on their website
I've seen a lot of people using vintage nikon macro lenses. Also, have you looked into macro extension tube's?
@@thomasfranssonYea extension tubes arent it sadly. I've seen bunch of videos that show that they aren't good for scanning. :/
But the 100$ tag sounds great for the TTArtisan! Would you mind sharing an example scan or so? Would be awesome! Tbh idk where but maybe you have uploaded one on instagram or so.
If that lens is nice I will probably buy it! 100$ were also my price imagination for a vintage lens that would do the job but if I get a "new" one for the price i'll get that.
I use an a6400 (apsc) with 24MP.
Great post, but I just wanted to say, I love how you tested out the focus, especially around like 3:30 or so. I felt like when you play "peek a boo" with a baby. Just quaint and wonderful. I liked your post very much.
Thank you Chris