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<p>[QUOTE="Theodosius, post: 2607718, member: 77077"]Here is one of my better images. This was done with a 16 mm extension tube using the 16-50 zoom lens at full zoom. Using F14 don't remember what the exposure time was, probably multiple seconds.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]570237[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I am pretty happy with this image, I am just wondering if a macro lens would open up more possibilities. If people felt a true macro lens was really worthwhile I would get one, if not then maybe I stick with what I have.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a close up of her left eye from the full rez image:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]570241[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Not all my images are this sharp of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sounds like a macro can offer some new possibilities if you are willing to take the time to learn how to use it and put in some dues.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think the biggest thing I lack with what I have is a way to take a side view with sharp depth of field across the whole coin. Maybe I need to look into focus stacking instead of a new lens?</p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Theodosius, post: 2607718, member: 77077"]Here is one of my better images. This was done with a 16 mm extension tube using the 16-50 zoom lens at full zoom. Using F14 don't remember what the exposure time was, probably multiple seconds. [ATTACH=full]570237[/ATTACH] I am pretty happy with this image, I am just wondering if a macro lens would open up more possibilities. If people felt a true macro lens was really worthwhile I would get one, if not then maybe I stick with what I have. Here is a close up of her left eye from the full rez image: [ATTACH=full]570241[/ATTACH] Not all my images are this sharp of course. Sounds like a macro can offer some new possibilities if you are willing to take the time to learn how to use it and put in some dues. I think the biggest thing I lack with what I have is a way to take a side view with sharp depth of field across the whole coin. Maybe I need to look into focus stacking instead of a new lens? John[/QUOTE]
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