LAOWA 25mm MACRO [ Tips, Gear & Settings ] - Shooting in difficult conditions
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- I had not used my Laowa 25mm in the field for quite some time so I thought it was time to dust off this awesome ultra macro lens. Even though it can be quite difficult to use even in optimal conditions, I can highly recommend this lens for more advanced macro shooters who'd like to capture intricate details of very small subjects.
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Loads of beautiful images there mate - great video. The moth and jumping spider were tremendous. You should get the Laowa twin macro flash for sure, and funnily enough, one of my upcoming videos is all about that flash. Anyway, thanks for another cracking macro vid. 🙌
Thanks Scott, appreciate it mate. Looking fwd to watching that video from you!📸📸📸😀
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Outstanding shots Peter and some tips in the flash/lighting dept there too. Great video mate, well done 👍 🙏
Thanks a lot Adrian! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
Awesome stuff as usual! I'm considering a laowa lens but I and kind of leaning toward their new and TINY 85mm f/5.6 for full-frame or APSC. Of course, it's only 2x unlike the 25 that goes all the way to 5x I think. However, I'm getting the best macro results I've ever had with my RF 100 f/2.8 1.4x macro lens so I may just stick with it alone. I'm pretty sure I'll sell my Tokina 100mm Macro and maybe even
my Nikon 105 2.8 macro both of which are 1:1.
Thanks Phil, very kind of you. I think the RF 100mm is a killer and has plenty of magnification for most scenarios and optically pretty much the best. The 85mm is tiny and its image auality looks pretty decent, but not sure how much value you’d get out of it for a little extra magnification. Cheers
I have both the 25mm and the 85mm. I find the 85mm a lot easier to use out in the field. The 25mm is great on a rail with a stationary subject.
Great macro shots buddy!! Always enjoy watching your videos!!
Thanks a lot mate!
Oh yes I enjoy.. Within all elements of heavenly wonder.. Awe inspiring.. Happy to be here.. Nature rulessss
Thanks a lot!
I have so much respect for the time and effort taken to capture these amazing images Peter. Fantastic mate 👌
Thanks heaps Colin, very much appreciated! Have a great week mate:)
In addition to the beautiful images as usual, the drama-like structure of the film is very engaging. Thanks for the great video.🌿
Thanks a lot mate, really kind of you!
Another great presentation and some fantastic images! I have to agree with Peter Fritz, your b-roll is on point. Thanks for sharing, buddy!
Hey Michael, thanks a lot mate, appreciate the feedback. Hope you’re having a good one!
Hi Peter wow it's no wonder you take such great footage with that great looking equipment . You're so professional 👏 Nice footage in your house too . I loved that jumping spider still, he is just so cute and I dont like spiders hehe. So good, thanks . Have a great weekend ~ Anna
Thanks Anna, appreciate it! 🙏 Glad you liked the portrait of the spider at the end! 😁😁 Mwynhewch eich penwythnos:)
Loved the cinematic intro. You got some great images. Love the jumping spider.
Thanks Paul, appreciate it. Hope you’ve been well mate!
Great video ... just don't catch your death of cold 🤗🧁🍩🍪
Thanks Dean! I won’t:))
Nice video Peter, weather can always be a challenge. 👍👍
Thanks a lot Alex! Yep, it was a bit difficult:))
Looks like a beautiful time making good memories!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks a lot, appreciate it!
That was great. Nicely done.
Thanks mate, very kind of you!
Amazing photos ! Feast for the eyes 🤩
Thanks Edit, appreciate it:))
peter.... how did I miss this? This is awesome. I really love your photos..... and i am impressed that you are NOT using a mirrorless camera that makes everything visible for you. Such amazing photos. 🤗💖🙏
Thanks heaps John! Hope you’re having a good start to the week! It’s freezing here at the moment🥶😀
@@peterviragphoto your winter, out summer!!! 🤗
So beautiful views😍
Thanks heaps!
Bro that intro was so good! Very cinematic. Great shots as well. Definitely learned a couple of things 😁
Thanks mate haha, appreciate it. Hope you’re having a nice weekend!👍👍🤜
yes nice intro friend
Some cracking images in there Peter, I’m amazed you can stand still enough for those macro shots given the incredibly narrow zone of focus. 😃
Thanks a lot Chris! It can be difficult and many times the shots are gonna be 💩, need a lot of patience :)) Cheers
*good observation friend, variety species through macro lens , i only know that jumping spider*
Thanks a lot mate, appreciate it
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Another stunner. The atmosphere at the start is wonderful Peter 😍
And some of this images are just unbelievable
I particularly loved the Moth but those Jumping Spiders are pretty adorable aren’t they 😃😃😃
Have a good week mate 👍👍🙏
Thanks heaps mate, appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed:) Freezing cold here, staying indoors, editing right now😁. Have a good one!
@@peterviragphoto oh wow. We’re on the West coast of Scotland and it’s scorching here. Stunning place mate
Hello, Peter, and thanks again for sharing your amazing videos with us. Let me ask you something, If I have a crop sensor (Canon90D)with a Laowa 25mm it becomes 40mm, and I'll have a little more distance from the objective right? Thanks again 😊
Hi here, thanks a lot. The working distance or MFD is not affected whether you use a crop sensor or FF with a given lens, only the field of view changes , the optical magnification ratio remains the same as well. When you use a crop sensor only the apparent magnification increases due to the fact that the image is cropped. Cheers.
@@peterviragphotothanks so much! I have read somewhere to get 1:1 with the APs-C body, you will need to be further back than the full frame to achieve the same image at 1:1. I know the magnification ratio remains the same. It is kind of a confusing topic 🤔 ..but I think I got it. Thanks Mr.Peter 😊
Those jumping spider shots and the reddish fly are amazing. That diffuser set up works really well!!
Thanks James, appreciate it. Yes, I do like that diffuser/reflector kit. Cheers
Excellent production Peter. I very much enjoyed your intro. Thanks for another fascinating and informative macro journey, the lighting on the jumping spider at the end was spectacular and not specular.
Thanks a lot for your kind feedback Abbi ( I always call you Lilly sorry😀😀). Glad you enjoyed. Have a wonderful weekend!🤗
@@peterviragphoto you’re very welcome. You’re welcome to call me Lilly if you like Peter, my mum has started calling me Lilly so it’s all good. I plan on heading out tomorrow morning with my camera for the first time in a while so I will certainly enjoy. 😊
That’s awesome, hope you’ll have a great time:)
Maaate - the b-roll in this is genuinely next level. And as always, your images do not disappoint. Bravo, Pete. 👊
Thanks a lot mate, appreciate it!👍
Good job. It is hard to keep your camera from moving closer or father away once you set your focus. People don't understand how important lenses be equipped with an aperture control motor and CPU chip. The Laowa 100mm 2:1 has this for Canon EF. The aperture is wide open so you can see your subject and focus (especially helpful for MF) then closes down to F8 or 16 or whatever setting you have when you go to shoot your image. There are so many other things you have to worry about.. distance to subject, subject movement, focus, exposure, then have to worry about seeing through a lens at F8 and trying to focus. Personally I will never buy a MF macro lens or one that does not have aperture control ever again to go out into the field with. For studio, it is a lot easier but going outside on location, just not going to happen. Canon or Sigma need to release a 100-180mm 2:1 2.8 AF macro lens
Thanks mate. Yes, aperture coupling of the EF version of the 100mm is very useful. If the ambient light is strong then it’s much easier to use the Laowa25mm in the field but as you mentioned a gazillion factors make it quite challenging. Assist lights would be great but they also get in the way sometimes, lighting can be a pain in the proverbial! I’d love to try out the 180mm macro from Canon one day as well, that’d be fun. Cheers
It's not so bad with mirrorless lenses as the viewfinder will just be as bright as you need it even when stopped down.
@@MichelleCox Sure but if it is stopped down alot like when doing astro photography, it because very noisy and hard to see focus. But for macro, I agree, it is ok but having the aperture coupling is better especially when you stack the lens, a teleconverter and a Raynox magnifier.
@@IAmR1ch Better, yeah, but it also makes them bigger and more expensive. I can live without it for macro because the R6's viewfinder shows it just fine even stopped down. I wouldn't mind AF if I didn't need to sacrifice lightness and cheapness because in camera focus bracketing is sweet but that would be a bonus.
@@MichelleCox You can get a used canon 100mm 2.8 USM macro for 269 at B&H right now. It is sharper than the L model and the RF which suffers from backfocus according to" the digital picture" site. To me 25mm is too short a working distance for outside. If I were working in the studio, it is not as big a problem. My R5 has such great AF that I use it all the time so I can run and gun. But each person has different needs. I personally would like the 100mm Laowa, but not having AF is a no go for me.
Love the epic, moody intro to this video mate! Really well done! In fact, the filming and editing throughout this video was fantastic! The shot at 2:59 was absolutely amazing. And of course, the images of the garden jumping spider were fantastic. Loved all of the facts in this one as well, very interesting. Great stuff as always mate. Hope you are having a great weekend!
Thanks heaps Paul, always appreciate your kind feedback. All good here mate, just came back from a leisurely walk at the local nature reserve, it’s quite chilly atm. Hope you and yours are doing great and having a relaxing weekend as well!🤗🤗🤗
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Lol thx:)
I know I say it every time but outstanding images again Peter. I really don't think I would have the patience to seek out and wait for the right shot. Great work.
Thanks a lot Andrew, appreciate it! It can be a game of patience for sure :))