First Macro

[spiritwulf]

Recently I purchased a Sony a7 4. Today I got the sony 90mm 2.8 macro in and this is what I could get before work. Excited to learn and share. This is a Micro Crochet done by Nikki Hagel and her business is NerdyKnitz. She has never seen macro pictures of her art and is just as excited about it as me.

 

[spiritwulf]

Ai was used to get rid of a couple distracting hairs

 

[AlanLichty]

Good choice as an upgrade to your photo gear and a nice starting point. Macro work can be a lot of fun looking into the world of the small we so often overlook.

 

[spiritwulf]

Good choice as an upgrade to your photo gear and a nice starting point. Macro work can be a lot of fun looking into the world of the small we so often overlook.

I won't be sticking with all Sony lenses because of the prices but for my first one I decided to do it. Can't wait to spend more time this weekend exploring with it. Also here is the actual size of that crochet piece.

 

[AlanLichty]

You can ease your way into lenses. There should be adapters that will let you use your old lenses on your new camera body in the meantime.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Nice start with macro work. One thing to consider is to use a backdrop to isolate the subject.

 

[JimFox]

I know of some people who are really great with Macro lenses, I never really was. I would end up doing a cheat macro look by just zooming in with a longer lens. But macro lenses are cool and can really give some great shots.

Good job with this!

 

[spiritwulf]

A couple more from today. These were manual focused. Getting a diffuser for my flash in the mail today. That'll open up a lot of opportunities I think.

 

[spiritwulf]

Nice start with macro work. One thing to consider is to use a backdrop to isolate the subject.

Thanks for the tip. I need to be more mind full of that. The crochet is a little too similar in color to the back drop.

 

[spiritwulf]

I know of some people who are really great with Macro lenses, I never really was. I would end up doing a cheat macro look by just zooming in with a longer lens. But macro lenses are cool and can really give some great shots.

Good job with this!

I know of some people who are really great with Macro lenses, I never really was. I would end up doing a cheat macro look by just zooming in with a longer lens. But macro lenses are cool and can really give some great shots.

Good job with this!

Macro is a lot more difficult then I thought it would be. I've been watching whatever useful you tube videos I can find. This will probably be some thing I'll do a lot. I don't really have the time to travel much because of work right now unfortunately. But there's a whole new world to discover just in my back yard.

 

[spiritwulf]

You can ease your way into lenses. There should be adapters that will let you use your old lenses on your new camera body in the meantime.

I ordered one of those adapters for the couple lenses I had for the Nikon. I hadn't gotten a macro yet though. Probably should have gone with a cheaper option. The prices of Sony lenses can be expensive. This will probably be the only one that I purchase.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

The cheapest way to do macros is to get a reverse adapter for your camera and mount the lens you already have.

 

[Trent Watts]

Looks like you are having fun with this macro world. I was going to suggest you get a diffuser but I see you have one ordered. The diffuser makes a world of difference to get low ISO, high f-stop and dark background. I'll keep watching for your posts.

 

[spiritwulf]

The cheapest way to do macros is to get a reverse adapter for your camera and mount the lens you already have.

Thanks for the tip. I'll probably pick up one and try it out. I Have also seen where you can attach a prime lens like a 50mm to a zoom lens with the right adapter. I had no idea any of this was possible till recently. It's all so fascinating and amazing.

 

[spiritwulf]

Looks like you are having fun with this macro world. I was going to suggest you get a diffuser but I see you have one ordered. The diffuser makes a world of difference to get low ISO, high f-stop and dark background. I'll keep watching for your posts.

Oh yes, lots of fun I haven't had a chance to mess with the diffuser yet but tomorrow I'll be able to. Hopefully I'll have some thing to share with it soon. Thanks for the settings tip. Looking forward to trying it out.

 

[spiritwulf]

Orb Weaver I ran into this morning.

 

[Trent Watts]

Boy you can even see the spinnerets. Nice detail.