Macro using CPL filter

Ironwood

Senior Member
I have made some changes to my set-up.
These photos were taken with my Nikon 105 VR with a Hoya HD CPL filter, Yongnou flash with my homemade snoot/diffuser, and after looking at the link [MENTION=37727]Bourbon Neat[/MENTION] put up in his thread ( http://nikonites.com/macro/31745-macro-mark-berkery.html#axzz3gDlplQap ) , I have taken an idea I saw in one photo , I used a piece of foam with a rubber band around the lens to hold it in place. This gives a double diffusion of the flash.

Until I put this 2nd diffuser on the end of the lens, I have never been happy with the Yongnou and snoot/diffuser, the photos never looked right, I think now I will use this rig more often. Its a bit cumbersome, but I will get used to it.

Photos to follow......
 

Ironwood

Senior Member
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Ironwood

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I ventured out into the backyard briefly this afternoon, its cold and wet, so didnt stay out long, once the camera gear was getting starting to get wet I went back inside the house.
I only managed 2 keepers out of 10 shots.
I went down to f16 today, I think with my new set up with the flash and CPL filter it has given me some confidence back using the 105 lens.

The Fly.
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A small Snail, about 1/4" across.
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Ironwood

Senior Member
Very nice shots.
Thanks Scott. I have been close to selling this lens over the last couple of months and buying a Sigma 105 or150mm, the only reason I didn't sell it is I wasn't sure if it was me or the lens that was the problem.
My last couple of sessions with the lens have swung me around, I am keeping it for now.
 
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