Macro lens advice for least vignetting at edges
Macro lens advice for least vignetting at edges
Sep 17, 2021
Hi!
I've recently been working on a personal project where I am taking photos of macro compositions in a controlled environment. Mainly abstract compositions of organic objects with interesting lighting. E.g.


I am trying to get as much of the subject in focus as possible. This involves taking multiple photographs at different focal points and then merging them together in photoshop. I am currently using an XT-30 with a MCEX-16 Macro Extension Tube + FUJINON XF18-55mm F2.8-4.
The results are pretty good considering the set up but there are a few issues:
- The more photos that are required to be merged the more complications
- I get some blur around the edges of the image which is likely due to my cheap setup
I am considering getting a dedicated macro lens, though I don't want to spend loads. The requirements are:
- Least amount of vignetting at edges
- Compositions vary from 2cm to 5cm across, so need to get pretty close!
- Autofocus is not a necessity
- Larger depth of field
- Not bothered about nice bokeh
Does anyone have any suggestions that fit my requirements - a vintage lens would also be fine, if it's sharp!
Thanks!
Alex
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