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Advice for 50 mm lens? OR a new Camera?

Started Aug 31, 2018 | Discussions thread
MarshallG
MarshallG Veteran Member • Posts: 8,968
Maybe 60mm Macro

Canon makes an EF-S 60mm macro lens which might be better for what you’re doing. Macro lenses tend to have better “flat field” performance — that is, consistent edge-to-edge focus across something flat, such as a painting.

The lighting is obviously critical, and you should get a super-solid tripod — if you have room, get an old used beast of a tripod, and use sandbags to stabilize the legs even more. Make sure it won’t vibrate from when you walk on the floor. Use a timer or cable release. Use mirror lockup if your camera supports it.

 MarshallG's gear list:MarshallG's gear list
Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x II +4 more
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