How to get this close?

brilly said:

why not ask your friend?

looking at his instagram you see hes using a 2:1 macro lens lens on extension tubes with flash

zerene is mentioned so probably multiple focal planes stacked even with the small apertures

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m2onen said:

I'm by no means an expert in macro, but I'd guess for some of those type of shots of insects you would need close to 100mm tele macro.

For Sony E, the SEL30M35 is cheap (I just got one for 80 euros as used), but the focal length is 30mm which is not optimal. It means you need to be very close to the bugs to get 1:1 macro shots. Something like Sony 90mm would be much better (but, surprise surprise, much more expensive as well).

To start, you could find a close-up lens that fits your 55-210. I bought a couple of years ago Konica Minolta CL49-200 close-up lens for like 10 euros new from Amazon, which was an incredible value for the money. Even though it's far from being professional macro quality, it was pretty nice one to have in your pocket and quick to attach to the 55-210. Couple of examples below.


Quick handheld snapshot with 55-210mm + 10€ close-up lens (Konica Minolta CL49-200)

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Angel3010 said:

m2onen said:

I'm by no means an expert in macro, but I'd guess for some of those type of shots of insects you would need close to 100mm tele macro.

For Sony E, the SEL30M35 is cheap (I just got one for 80 euros as used), but the focal length is 30mm which is not optimal. It means you need to be very close to the bugs to get 1:1 macro shots. Something like Sony 90mm would be much better (but, surprise surprise, much more expensive as well).

To start, you could find a close-up lens that fits your 55-210. I bought a couple of years ago Konica Minolta CL49-200 close-up lens for like 10 euros new from Amazon, which was an incredible value for the money. Even though it's far from being professional macro quality, it was pretty nice one to have in your pocket and quick to attach to the 55-210. Couple of examples below.


Quick handheld snapshot with 55-210mm + 10€ close-up lens (Konica Minolta CL49-200)

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Ah thanks for feedback!

I'm looking for something a bit more expensive, although I like composition of your picture, it isn't really sharp, and DOF seems so narrow that it can't cover whole insect. I'd like to upgade level of my pictures with correct equipment

I will check out that sony macro lenses, thanks for suggesting

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Cheers!

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Angel3010 said:

Hi, I have sony a6000 along with kit and 55-210 lenses.

I've been into macro with smartphone and I'd like to continue with camera.

So friend of mine posted some great macro shots on ig (@farid_irzandi) and I was wondering how to achieve that look in sony system.

I'd like to avoid buying macro lens that are way too expensive, is it possible to achieve this look by macro tubes?
Cheers!

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Angel3010 said:

brilly said:

why not ask your friend?

looking at his instagram you see hes using a 2:1 macro lens lens on extension tubes with flash

zerene is mentioned so probably multiple focal planes stacked even with the small apertures

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Yes but he is canon user and doesn't really know to reccomand any sony gear.

So I posted here hoping someone who uses sony nex e also shots macro and will be able to reccomand good combo for nice quality close-up.

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D Cox said:

Angel3010 said:

brilly said:

why not ask your friend?

looking at his instagram you see hes using a 2:1 macro lens lens on extension tubes with flash

zerene is mentioned so probably multiple focal planes stacked even with the small apertures

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Yes but he is canon user and doesn't really know to reccomand any sony gear.

So I posted here hoping someone who uses sony nex e also shots macro and will be able to reccomand good combo for nice quality close-up.

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Try putting a Raynox 250 close-up lens on the front of your kit lens, or your zoom.

Or, get an extension tube with electrical contacts for E mount.

Most people use a camera-mounted flash with a home-made diffuser to spread the light. Explore the macro forum on this site to find examples.

Shoot at sunrise while the insects are still sleepy.

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Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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brilly said:

Angel3010 said:

m2onen said:

I'm by no means an expert in macro, but I'd guess for some of those type of shots of insects you would need close to 100mm tele macro.

For Sony E, the SEL30M35 is cheap (I just got one for 80 euros as used), but the focal length is 30mm which is not optimal. It means you need to be very close to the bugs to get 1:1 macro shots. Something like Sony 90mm would be much better (but, surprise surprise, much more expensive as well).

To start, you could find a close-up lens that fits your 55-210. I bought a couple of years ago Konica Minolta CL49-200 close-up lens for like 10 euros new from Amazon, which was an incredible value for the money. Even though it's far from being professional macro quality, it was pretty nice one to have in your pocket and quick to attach to the 55-210. Couple of examples below.


Quick handheld snapshot with 55-210mm + 10€ close-up lens (Konica Minolta CL49-200)

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Ah thanks for feedback!

I'm looking for something a bit more expensive, although I like composition of your picture, it isn't really sharp, and DOF seems so narrow that it can't cover whole insect. I'd like to upgade level of my pictures with correct equipment

I will check out that sony macro lenses, thanks for suggesting

--
Cheers!

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the brand doesn't really matter too much imo

its about getting close, getting light and getting dof

some of the shots he posted are f20+ and using zerene so multiple images stacked together

once you get so close the aperture doesn't really behave the same as for a regular landscape - there is no 'set to f8 and everything is sharp' its more set to f8 and you get an extra 0.5mm dof (made up for emphasis but you can calculate it)

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thejuanald said:

Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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What adapter would you use with this?

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thejuanald said:

brilly said:

Angel3010 said:

m2onen said:

I'm by no means an expert in macro, but I'd guess for some of those type of shots of insects you would need close to 100mm tele macro.

For Sony E, the SEL30M35 is cheap (I just got one for 80 euros as used), but the focal length is 30mm which is not optimal. It means you need to be very close to the bugs to get 1:1 macro shots. Something like Sony 90mm would be much better (but, surprise surprise, much more expensive as well).

To start, you could find a close-up lens that fits your 55-210. I bought a couple of years ago Konica Minolta CL49-200 close-up lens for like 10 euros new from Amazon, which was an incredible value for the money. Even though it's far from being professional macro quality, it was pretty nice one to have in your pocket and quick to attach to the 55-210. Couple of examples below.


Quick handheld snapshot with 55-210mm + 10€ close-up lens (Konica Minolta CL49-200)

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Ah thanks for feedback!

I'm looking for something a bit more expensive, although I like composition of your picture, it isn't really sharp, and DOF seems so narrow that it can't cover whole insect. I'd like to upgade level of my pictures with correct equipment

I will check out that sony macro lenses, thanks for suggesting

--
Cheers!

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the brand doesn't really matter too much imo

its about getting close, getting light and getting dof

some of the shots he posted are f20+ and using zerene so multiple images stacked together

once you get so close the aperture doesn't really behave the same as for a regular landscape - there is no 'set to f8 and everything is sharp' its more set to f8 and you get an extra 0.5mm dof (made up for emphasis but you can calculate it)

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If you want good depth of field, you're going to have to use focus stacking no matter what.

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brilly said:

thejuanald said:

brilly said:

Angel3010 said:

m2onen said:

I'm by no means an expert in macro, but I'd guess for some of those type of shots of insects you would need close to 100mm tele macro.

For Sony E, the SEL30M35 is cheap (I just got one for 80 euros as used), but the focal length is 30mm which is not optimal. It means you need to be very close to the bugs to get 1:1 macro shots. Something like Sony 90mm would be much better (but, surprise surprise, much more expensive as well).

To start, you could find a close-up lens that fits your 55-210. I bought a couple of years ago Konica Minolta CL49-200 close-up lens for like 10 euros new from Amazon, which was an incredible value for the money. Even though it's far from being professional macro quality, it was pretty nice one to have in your pocket and quick to attach to the 55-210. Couple of examples below.


Quick handheld snapshot with 55-210mm + 10€ close-up lens (Konica Minolta CL49-200)

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Ah thanks for feedback!

I'm looking for something a bit more expensive, although I like composition of your picture, it isn't really sharp, and DOF seems so narrow that it can't cover whole insect. I'd like to upgade level of my pictures with correct equipment

I will check out that sony macro lenses, thanks for suggesting

--
Cheers!

Click to expand...

the brand doesn't really matter too much imo

its about getting close, getting light and getting dof

some of the shots he posted are f20+ and using zerene so multiple images stacked together

once you get so close the aperture doesn't really behave the same as for a regular landscape - there is no 'set to f8 and everything is sharp' its more set to f8 and you get an extra 0.5mm dof (made up for emphasis but you can calculate it)

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If you want good depth of field, you're going to have to use focus stacking no matter what.

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as is obvious from my post

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Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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Angel3010 said:

Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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well yeah, it's cheap, i never heard of that lens, but is it good?

Can I achieve something like images I posted?

I cant seem to find a lot about it on internet

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Angel3010 said:

Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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well yeah, it's cheap, i never heard of that lens, but is it good?

Can I achieve something like images I posted?

I cant seem to find a lot about it on internet

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TeddyD said:

Angel3010 said:

Tuloom said:

Do yourself a favor and get a real macro lens like the Minolta MD 100mm macro.

It's cheap.

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well yeah, it's cheap, i never heard of that lens, but is it good?

Can I achieve something like images I posted?

I cant seem to find a lot about it on internet

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