Colours of Nature
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:34 pmA few macros taken with 70-300 Tamron with one 20MM extension tube attached. SB800 to fill in.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:34 pmPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:37 pmVery nice Mark... Composition in a macro is a rare find - well done!
Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:59 pmGreat colours and composition. Like 'em a lot.
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:29 amThanks for the positive comments.
Although I would love a dedicated Nikkor macro I still get some nice results from the Tamron.
Although I would love a dedicated Nikkor macro I still get some nice results from the Tamron.
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:35 amWow!!
They are stunning Mark! Fantastic results!
They are stunning Mark! Fantastic results!
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:44 amNice Mark also like your new Avatar come round some time & grab the 200mm Macro 
come round some time & grab the 200mm Macro Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:48 amI could waffle on about this and that but in the end it comes down to one word - superb
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:54 amNicest macros I've seen in a while - a pleasant change from the usual "nature study" look. Well done!
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 8:11 pmSimon, Kevin, Chris and Digitor,
Thanks for the great comments.
And I will definately take you up on the offer Kevin, though I fear that once I try it the credit card may take a hammering
Thanks for the great comments.
And I will definately take you up on the offer Kevin, though I fear that once I try it the credit card may take a hammering
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:29 amWonderful shots, love the colours
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:04 amNice shot Mark . I really like the second shot the best . Vibrant colour in it . Good stuff. BTW . I know i should probably just google it but ... What do extension tubes do ?? In twenty words or less
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:59 pmThanks Shane, Drifter.
The tubes allow you to focus much closer to an object so that when used in conjunction with a macro lens the image size is further enhanced. Don't know the technical terms but it is probably moving the focal plane of the lens.
The tubes allow you to focus much closer to an object so that when used in conjunction with a macro lens the image size is further enhanced. Don't know the technical terms but it is probably moving the focal plane of the lens.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:11 pmThanks for the info Mark .
extension tubes info
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:22 pmPaul (nikonuser) provided this info earlier re extension tubes (i've just tried them for first time..see earlier thread titled Long legged fly)
Extension tubes.....
To move the lens away from the image plane...
This reduces the minimum focal distance of the lens.... which in turn increases the maximum magnification available.
PROS: No glass in the tube = no loss in quality
CONS: You loose light
CONS: You loose the ability to focus to infinity.
There are probably more but that's the general useage I think
cheers R2
Extension tubes.....
To move the lens away from the image plane...
This reduces the minimum focal distance of the lens.... which in turn increases the maximum magnification available.
PROS: No glass in the tube = no loss in quality
CONS: You loose light
CONS: You loose the ability to focus to infinity.
There are probably more but that's the general useage I think
cheers R2