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girl_dee · 01-27-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Need some advice. I'm looking to do close-ups on some stuff and need a proper lens for it. I recently got a 50mm 1:1.8 Canon EF lens for my DSLR but discovered that I had to be a 1.5 feet away from the subject (nearly longer than arm's length). Perhaps I don't realize what I need but is there a lens that would allow me to do close-up (macro) shots and be closer?

I want to use this for my cigar blog so I can take pictures of cigars, pens, whiskey and such.

Why are you feeling you want a macro shot? You should still get nice Depth of Field using that lens from a distance.

Linus · 01-27-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Why are you feeling you want a macro shot? You should still get nice Depth of Field using that lens from a distance.

'Cuz my arms are not that long.

I need something that works a little better with my shorter arms.

Corkey · 01-27-2012, 07:28 PM

I got a 55mm for my Nikon 40 dslr that is perfect for those close ups without being right on top of the subject.

girl_dee · 01-27-2012, 07:41 PM

oh ! i thought you wanted a shot on a tripod type shot!

little man · 01-27-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

'Cuz my arms are not that long.

I need something that works a little better with my shorter arms.

i have a 135mm lens that might work for you. it's a fixed focal length, the depth of field is really nice. obviously, a fast lens would give you more lighting options.

you might want to take your camera to the local camera store and try some lenses out...rent one for a weekend, or just try some shots in the store. since you're shooting digital, you can see what your shots look like right then.

girl_dee · 01-28-2012, 06:59 AM

i LOVE my 135 lens, i hardly take it off the camera now...

little man · 02-12-2012, 03:09 PM

last night was my first burlesque show. the space was really small, the audience fairly drunk, and i had too much lens for the space i was in. however, i gave it a go.

images here, if anyone is interested.

02-12-2012, 03:48 PM

I use a lovely old Siggy 28 f2.8 which handles macro fairly well. The Nikkor 35 f1.4 is just dreamy, I wish it had autofocus.

Don't forget that a 50mm on a film camera is a 75mm on a digital.

little man · 03-14-2012, 09:07 PM

just made a deal with a guy to buy his sigma 70-200mm f2.8. says he's only had it 3 months and doesn't use it much at all. i'm super excited.

this means i'll be able to use my own gear to shoot the burlesque brunch this coming sunday! yay!

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Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I use a lovely old Siggy 28 f2.8 which handles macro fairly well. The Nikkor 35 f1.4 is just dreamy, I wish it had autofocus. Don't forget that a 50mm on a film camera is a 75mm on a digital.