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lukkyseven Pillar of the Community United States 880 Posts	Posted 11/25/2010 9:09 pm I think I'll probably go with the Tamron over the canon after seeing an extensive side by side comparison (and for my purposes it'd be great). Now that I'm home that picture looks pretty darn good to me :). I'll look into some macro filters - they might end up working well for me also. And for a few dollars I may really have to consider it. That way I can end up getting a different lense. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 11/25/2010 10:29 pm I won't disagree with Stunet's opinion of macro add-ons, even though my personal opinion is negative, because he's demonstrated his skill with them and they work well indeed in his hands. Raynox is one brand which I've seen decent results from, kicking around the Internet. Their stuff isn't a whole lot cheaper than a dedicated lens. Other add-on Macros, I don't know enough about to form an opinion. If you end up saving the money for a second lens, permit me to recommend the Canon 55-250. I's the perfect addition to the 18-55 and far better than a lens of this price ($200-ish) has any right to be. Report this Post to the Staff
EyeEatWheaties Previously Banned Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 11/27/2010 01:33 am hmmmmmm.... is there a point of diminishing return of "you get what you paid for"? Is bigger better? I have been building a Canon 40D Setup dedicated to coins for the last 6 months. learning all the various related coin photography I can..... Now, after experimenting with different lens, lighting, software.. I now feel like I can go ahead and spend the $$ for a true macro lens.... Rather that the adapted "really old" 35-70mm Nikor lens with extension tubes.. it does well however, the DOF is too sensitive and I would like auto focus from the computer.. Anyways, I was sold on the 60mm, then I saw rave reviews for the 100mm, then... someone was claiming delivery of a 150mm any day now.. I think he mentioned he would have gone to the 180mm except it was twice the price of the 150mm he was getting. Started shopping the 180mm, at $700 lightly used and $500 for the the 150mm I am struggling. I guess at that length either will work perfectly for coins? I am inclined to spend the extra money for the longer lens. Bigger is better, right? I am comparing these 2: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM for Canon and Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Lens - LNIB Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 11/27/2010 03:21 am Quote: Bigger is better, right? Not for coins. You end up having to put the coin on one side of the room, and the camera on the other. Seriously, with the coin at desk height, I have to mount my 450D/100mm Macro so high that the LCD and viewfinder are unusable; I can't reach them. It's no big thing because I shoot remotely from the computer, but someone who didn't do it that way would find it an annoyance. At 150 or 180mm, you would probably need 24"+ from the end of the lens to the coin. Camera on tripod, coin on floor. Report this Post to the Staff
EyeEatWheaties Previously Banned Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 11/27/2010 03:36 am I use a tethered live view for my shots - my eye sight is shot. those little LCD's are worthless as are the viewfinder - 24" sounds about right for where I feel that I can get the best lighting. I am at about 6" above the coin now. I worry I am going to melt the camera with the lights! Also, more info.... I have been manually focusing the lens and then use my ethnically rigged stand to crank the coin into focus while observing on the monitor. I should add that I only shoot copper. oh wait.... a pic is worth a thousand words.... I am leaning towards the 150mm - 180 just seems obscenely large! :) Report this Post to the Staff
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