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August 14th 06, 05:18 AM
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50mm, 100mm macro lens use(s)
Conrad wrote:
I'm interested in what a 50mm or 100mm macro lens can be used for. Is is strictly (or, primarily) for macro work? No. Or, may they also be used for portraits and landscapes? Yes. But, macro lens use a large portion of focus range for macro, so it may not focus as accurately at non-macro range. And macro lens's aperture is smaller than non-macro prime. If you do a lot of macro, then get a macro lens. Otherwise, get a normal prime, and use extension tube for macro. Presently, I have 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses for my Canon DSL camera and am looking for an additional lens to add. Any suggestions or recommendations will be appreciated. Canon 50/1.8 Canon 85/1.8 Canon 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS Canon 135/2 Canon 300/2.8 IS Canon 1.4x Canon 2x Canon 17-55/2.8 IS Canon 70-200/2.8 IS http://digitcamera.tripod.com/#slr 
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August 14th 06, 01:48 PM
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50mm, 100mm macro lens use(s)
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ups.com... Conrad wrote: Or, may they also be used for portraits and landscapes? Yes. But, macro lens use a large portion of focus range for macro, so it may not focus as accurately at non-macro range. And macro lens's aperture is smaller than non-macro prime. John Shaw, in his classic work "Landscape Photography," assures readers that macro lenses make excellent landscape lenses.
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August 14th 06, 06:14 PM
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50mm, 100mm macro lens use(s)
jeremy wrote:
wrote in message ups.com... Conrad wrote: Or, may they also be used for portraits and landscapes? Yes. But, macro lens use a large portion of focus range for macro, so it may not focus as accurately at non-macro range. And macro lens's aperture is smaller than non-macro prime. John Shaw, in his classic work "Landscape Photography," assures readers that macro lenses make excellent landscape lenses. For portrait, 1 stop brighter non-macro primes are more useful. http://digitcamera.tripod.com/#slr
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August 15th 06, 02:29 AM
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50mm, 100mm macro lens use(s)
"AaronW" wrote in message ups.com... jeremy wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Conrad wrote: Or, may they also be used for portraits and landscapes? Yes. But, macro lens use a large portion of focus range for macro, so it may not focus as accurately at non-macro range. And macro lens's aperture is smaller than non-macro prime. John Shaw, in his classic work "Landscape Photography," assures readers that macro lenses make excellent landscape lenses. For portrait, 1 stop brighter non-macro primes are more useful. http://digitcamera.tripod.com/#slr Agreed. Macros are too unforgiving on aging skin, especially on faces.
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