Macro lens comparison

Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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I thought I would start this thread to see what the magnification/maximum reproduction ratio will be with my 90mm macro, then with Raynox DCR-250 and then compare it with an inverted 50mm lens and anyother lens combination that will fit on my reversing ring.

I will start with just the Tamron 90mm Macro.
Taken on D800E (FX)

(rest to follow once I get the bits and pieces)


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RockyNH_RIP

RockyNH_RIP

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Scott Murray said:
I thought I would start this thread to see what the minimum focus distance will be with my 90mm macro, then with Raynox DCR-250 and then compare it with an inverted 50mm lens and anyother lens combination that will fit on my reversing ring.

I will start with just the Tamron 90mm Macro.
Taken on D800E (FX)

(rest to follow once I get the bits and pieces)
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Be interesting to see Scott. You may want to keep all the photos in one post so it is easier to compare..?? Just a thought, it was FREE! :)

Pat in NH
 
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emm2600

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I might be missing something but i think magnification/maximum reproduction ratio would be a better description for the tests than close focus distance.

The 1:1 on the Tamron is a given but with that said i am very interested to see the results from the Raynox and the 50mm. I've tried some bellows/extension rings myself but never thought to test them like this and have always wondered about the reversing ring.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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emm2600 said:
I might be missing something but i think magnification/maximum reproduction ratio would be a better description for the tests than close focus distance.

The 1:1 on the Tamron is a given but with that said i am very interested to see the results from the Raynox and the 50mm. I've tried some bellows/extension rings myself but never thought to test them like this and have always wondered about the reversing ring.
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You are correct and I could not think of the wording ;) I am hoping all the gear will be at my home when I get back next week.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Scott Murray said:
I thought I would start this thread to see what the magnification/maximum reproduction ratio will be with my 90mm macro, then with Raynox DCR-250 and then compare it with an inverted 50mm lens and anyother lens combination that will fit on my reversing ring. I will start with just the Tamron 90mm Macro. Taken on D800E (FX) (rest to follow once I get the bits and pieces) View attachment 52833
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Well this is a comparison shot with the 90mm macro and a reversed 50mm 1.4D

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Ironwood

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Good stuff Scott, very innovative.

You seem to be getting quite good dof with that setup. What do you think ?

Does your diffuser let enough light through ? I have a piece of that stuff in a cupboard at work, a bit thinner than yours by the looks. Might have to bring it home tomorrow and try it out.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Ironwood said:
Good stuff Scott, very innovative.

You seem to be getting quite good dof with that setup. What do you think ?

Does your diffuser let enough light through ? I have a piece of that stuff in a cupboard at work, a bit thinner than yours by the looks. Might have to bring it home tomorrow and try it out.
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That diffuser works a treat, just dont look at it as the whole thing lights up. With out it the photos are dark as the flash gets blocked by the current set up. I am using the 50mm 1.4D at f/16 and the 90mm Tamron at f/11 to 22 I find that and ISO ranging from 100 to 400 and S/Speed of 1/320sec works well.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Ironwood said:
Thats a big difference isnt it. I cant wait to bring that piece of foam home tomorrow and see what it can do for me.
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Yes it does and the bonus is that for nearly all situations (night and day) I use these settings.

ISO 100 - 400
f/11 - 22
Exp comp +4.0
​And always flash and diffuser.
 
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Ironwood

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I will post some of my results tomorrow night.

Might have to look into buying a cheap manual 50 as well,...... come to think of it, I might have an old Pentax 50mm lens on a Ricoh SLR in the back of the cupboard, will have to see if it is still there.
 
Scott Murray

Scott Murray

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Ironwood said:
I will post some of my results tomorrow night.

Might have to look into buying a cheap manual 50 as well,...... come to think of it, I might have an old Pentax 50mm lens on a Ricoh SLR in the back of the cupboard, will have to see if it is still there.
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Looking forward to your experimenting :)
 
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