tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post8689588628406113646..comments2023-11-05T07:04:54.561-05:00Comments on Chronicles of a Country Girl: A tale of two macro lensesCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-20135989247404667892010-09-03T12:42:09.331-04:002010-09-03T12:42:09.331-04:00A macro lens is one thing on my wish list. Workin...A macro lens is one thing on my wish list. Working with extension tubes with an 18-70mm is a pain. Back in my 35mm days my favorite lens was a 135mm Takamar (sp?) macro. A sweet lens. I would certainly go for a 105mm - being able to work at a bit of a distance is worth even the extra weight, IMO. ATB!<br />(Presently using a D70 and stock lens).Rustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016141887399309190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-8270053485121765222010-09-02T19:17:08.270-04:002010-09-02T19:17:08.270-04:00Beautiful header, beautiful George. I just came up...Beautiful header, beautiful George. I just came upon your blog through a google search. Best wishes in life!Tessahttp://www.sdliving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-32114275682198489392010-09-02T18:50:21.206-04:002010-09-02T18:50:21.206-04:00like picking which child i like best.....LOL
i lo...like picking which child i like best.....LOL<br /><br />i love my 50mm 2.8 better than my 100 2.8, but sheesh....don't tell my 70-300 that or he'll go running away.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-87337667269744290422010-09-02T16:39:53.880-04:002010-09-02T16:39:53.880-04:00I would love to have a marcro lens.. maybe one day...I would love to have a marcro lens.. maybe one day. For now, I cheat to get a similar effect. I distance myself from the subject, and then use my 300mm lens.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-4047836980428398412010-09-02T14:52:27.101-04:002010-09-02T14:52:27.101-04:00Dee from Tennessee
Fabulous new header! Have a g...Dee from Tennessee<br /><br />Fabulous new header! Have a great long weekend coming up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-59477841820438464152010-09-02T14:52:17.360-04:002010-09-02T14:52:17.360-04:00Dee from Tennessee
Fabulous new header! Have a g...Dee from Tennessee<br /><br />Fabulous new header! Have a great long weekend coming up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-9660245684180990922010-09-02T12:05:30.094-04:002010-09-02T12:05:30.094-04:00I just hate it when the batteries croak out when I...I just hate it when the batteries croak out when I'm taking pictures.<br /><br />I would have found it hard to continue the contest with that beautiful George wanting to play.The JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-75047483973008458862010-09-02T11:54:00.522-04:002010-09-02T11:54:00.522-04:00Dang, if it's not just like a 'low down...Dang, if it's not just like a 'low down' battery to lay down and die on you durin' a shoot out!<br /><br />Your new header is magnificent just like your macro pics. I'm still learn', and have a long, long way to go.<br /><br />God bless ya and have a terrific day sweetie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-74018981366094214262010-09-02T10:37:14.130-04:002010-09-02T10:37:14.130-04:00LOL...I am in the market for a macro lens and this...LOL...I am in the market for a macro lens and this post plus all these comments is NOT helping me to make a decision:) Love all your photos so that is not a help either:)<br /><br />Gorgeous new header!GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-77248596193834496372010-09-02T10:06:16.015-04:002010-09-02T10:06:16.015-04:00Header looks fabulous ... and as you know I am not...Header looks fabulous ... and as you know I am not a tripod lover and am still not lovin' the 60 all that much so I seriously doubt I would use the 100 ... but if you get one ... ;-)<br /><br />I am still lusting over AG's 85mmDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-63090621936581016312010-09-02T10:03:12.687-04:002010-09-02T10:03:12.687-04:00Your macro shots are pretty incredible. ~LiliYour macro shots are pretty incredible. ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-18940877161676496152010-09-02T08:00:42.886-04:002010-09-02T08:00:42.886-04:00I have the 105mm and I love it. I use it a lot wh...I have the 105mm and I love it. I use it a lot when doing baby shots. And yes, much easier with a tripod.<br />Love the header....what are your dimensions? I was doing one the other day and could not remember the size.Need A Latte Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021257952099996666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-19571284443386120692010-09-02T07:09:50.728-04:002010-09-02T07:09:50.728-04:00Love your new header and your photos!
You are one ...Love your new header and your photos!<br />You are one of my most favoritest photographers:)deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462551016440715970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-53939676752336654892010-09-02T03:23:40.009-04:002010-09-02T03:23:40.009-04:00Ok CG, I hope I don't fire up yer burners too ...Ok CG, I hope I don't fire up yer burners too badly, but I have the old (really old!) 55 macro (1.8F-ish) and the old 200 micro (F4). Can you tell already that I might not be of any help at all for this discussion? but I'm going to take the risk here and offer my opinion that the 105 is just not different enough from the 60. Seriously. I think a standard lens (55-60) is important for the arsenal but if you really want to blow some macro shots out of the usual ballpark, please try a 200. Also meant for mainly tripod use, but oh, the results....mind blowing. Focuses from 19 1/2 inches. Insects, pollen & stamens never looked soooo good and you like shallow depth of field so oooh lah lah :>]]<br /><br />Dang, just now popped over to B&H and it's one very pricey baby these days. double dang. Mine's old, not autofocus but still works great on a newer Nikon body on manual settings...<br /><br />Saw-wee...didn't mean to be a trouble maker. But heh, that's my truth.Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-31965633857333029922010-09-02T00:48:28.442-04:002010-09-02T00:48:28.442-04:00I think my header could be smaller but will have t...I think my header could be smaller but will have to do for now. I like the size of yours.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-60620561693645517512010-09-02T00:46:49.503-04:002010-09-02T00:46:49.503-04:00I love your header. I just made one last night als...I love your header. I just made one last night also. Took forever.<br />and I have to say Im not a pro either and am a canon girl but have a 60mm and a 100mm. I use a tripod all the time with the macros as there is no IS at all. <br />I have tired the samething you have done here also. Depending on what light I have I do love my 100mm and inside my 60mm in natural light . <br />I love your macros. Stunning.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085717440371812847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-18639915007114792242010-09-01T23:42:12.673-04:002010-09-01T23:42:12.673-04:00You make me want to learn a lot more!
Warm Aloh...You make me want to learn a lot more!<br /><br /><br /><br />Warm Aloha from Waikiki <br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-11567195966360453792010-09-01T22:55:36.903-04:002010-09-01T22:55:36.903-04:00Love the new header, looks like an old English man...Love the new header, looks like an old English manor...<br />I have a 60mm Nikkor, the old kind with no auto focus. I love it, someday I want an auto focus version though.mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-89006031067818756792010-09-01T22:48:07.781-04:002010-09-01T22:48:07.781-04:00I don't have a single focus macro lens...my 18...I don't have a single focus macro lens...my 18-200 is labeled "macro" - and I do love it. It is heavy like you said about the 105. I do love the zoom and the shallow depth of field it gives me. I was using my 30 mm to take some shots of the kids going to school this am, and got some really nice close ups of my flowers, not macro though.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034694477287343258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-13727133285191018562010-09-01T22:31:19.578-04:002010-09-01T22:31:19.578-04:00I cannot comment on the camera discussion, but you...I cannot comment on the camera discussion, but you who have the eye for a shot are truly blessed.<br /><br />Hey, Kate, love the new header. You are twice blessed to be able to take awesome pictures and live in an awesome house! Thrice blessed, to have a wonderful hubby. Thrice + 1 blessed, to have George. Need I say more!<br />I'll stop there!Jeanne Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550965671847655936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-51180896726337220662010-09-01T21:24:31.765-04:002010-09-01T21:24:31.765-04:00I really want a macro lens, too, and am leaning to...I really want a macro lens, too, and am leaning towards the 105mm, because it will fill out my focal lengths more than the 60mm would and be more versatile.shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299129399707488442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-24429591121471752002010-09-01T21:16:14.030-04:002010-09-01T21:16:14.030-04:00I'm lucky if I can pry the plain old vanilla d...I'm lucky if I can pry the plain old vanilla digital camera out of my husband's hands! I'd love to get a 35 mm digital camera, but I'm sure I'd have even a harder time getting that one away from him. <br /><br />You may not be a professional photographer, but your photos stand up to any taken by one. It's the eye!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-32858956511467525032010-09-01T21:08:11.132-04:002010-09-01T21:08:11.132-04:00really nice shots...love your new header...really nice shots...love your new header...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-5286968413346962282010-09-01T21:02:40.451-04:002010-09-01T21:02:40.451-04:00I agree with Char. My Neighbor lent me his 100mm ...I agree with Char. My Neighbor lent me his 100mm macro and it's heavier than my 60mm...but I liked that I could be farther away (which is nice for taking pics of my dogs). I do prefer the 60mm though. <br /><br />And love the new header!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740738041547883989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-13380708069447615942010-09-01T21:01:09.178-04:002010-09-01T21:01:09.178-04:00Kate:
I enlisted the expertise of my retired, prof...Kate:<br />I enlisted the expertise of my retired, professional photographer husband for part of this answer...<br />First - I used to steal, I mean borrow, his 105mm macro lens any time I could get my hands on it, when I still used a film camera. It was my absolute favorite lens. I told him what happened to your 60mm, and he said he wished I told him about it as soon as you broke it. He doesn't trust "repaired" lenses - especially macro. You'll really need to assess it when it comes back. His suggestion is for you to look at prices on digital lenses on eBay, where you might find great deals on brand new, that aren't as expensive as retail. I don't want to take up more "open" space, but if you would like more of his insight, just send me an email and I'll pass on any of your questions. The photos you posted today are beautiful. I showed them to him and he said, "Those were taken with the 105. I can tell from across the room." That's my hubby...Mr. Always Right. lol<br />xoxo<br />DonnaBrynwood Needleworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12025334306730418679noreply@blogger.com