Your thoughts on the M6ii + 28mm f3.5 macro?

R2D2 wrote:

Photato wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

Sittatunga wrote:

jim mij wrote:

Foskito wrote:

Hello guys,

I have an RP with the kit 24-105mm and the 35mm f1.8 IS. I mainly use it to take hundreds of product shots of my wife's online jewelry store. The close focus capabilities of the 35mm allow me to produce great IQ images.

I have been tempted by the M system for years, (never pulled the trigger though) but now that the refurbs are at an incredibly low price I am super interested in getting an M6ii and the 28mm f3.5 macro, I guess the extra 6mp might be handy?

Thanks in advance!

The m6ii provides great detail for macro, although i use the ef-s 60mm (with an adaptor) rather than the native m28 lens. I have samples in this and the macro forum if you want to browse

The 60mm might also work on your RP (with an adaptor)?

When i asked in this forum about the 28 folks advised me to stay with the 60, but our needs might differ

regards

Jim

The 60mm is an EF-S lens, so it will give a maximum 10Mpx cropped image with the RP. I can't see the point in adapting it if you have both cameras when you get 32Mpx from the M6 II.

It would make a nice portrait lens too on crop; the 28mm is a nice standard lens, with a focal length about the same as the diagonal of the M6 II sensor. The built-in lighting of the 28mm (and the EF-S 35mm macro) is quite versatile; the choice of left side, right side or both sides lit at two intensities. That's not quite what you can achieve with tabletop lighting and a bit of working room, but good for something you can put in a jeans pocket.

+1 Sometimes I’ll toss the M6ii + 28 Macro in my bike bag for shots of opportunity along the way. My strong preference for (lightweight) lighting on-the-go is a piece of translucent plastic with a hole cut in it and stuck on the end of the lens like this…

This setup provides a really nice diffuse light, and stops action/shake with the flash.

You can’t use the Focus Bracketing Mode with flash though. However you can shoot 14 fps with an external flash and “cut slices” right through your subject using the “Lean Technique” for stacking later (note: you need to “tape over” the hotshoe’s communication contacts in order to achieve 14 fps with the flash).

R2

ps. Info here provided for others (I know you know this stuff already ).

Nice setup R2.

It's so nice that you can just stuff the diffuser in a back pocket or a bag. Slip it on as needed.

Would you mind sharing what kind of translucent plastic is that ?
It is a DIY or you bought it ?

Looong story here.

First, you need a nice fairly stiff plastic that when held up to the light you can see your fingers through, but not see your fingerprints. Getting the right amount of diffusion is the tricky part (plus you want a nice white plastic that doesn't impart any tint).

I comb the box stores constantly, looking for something with just the right properties. The security staff must think I'm crazy holding all manner of stuff up in the air whenever I find a likely prospect, be it a storage box or a toilet brush holder!

The original plastic sheeting I found was the perfect material. It was the cover of a threee-ring binder that I found at a Staples store years ago (it's since been discontinued). I bought a couple of them at the time, but should have bought a bunch more! Now I'm peering through everything from milk jugs to office supplies looking for the ideal plastic. I think you'll have to do the same!

BTW I found a pic of the diffuser mounted on my 28 Macro...

Crude but effective. I cut the hole just a bit smaller, so that the fit is snug and the diffuser stays put. The plastics I've found are non-marring.

Just an FYI for folks. Diffusion increases with size and (nearer) distance, plus you want to further eliminate hot spots as much as possible (sometimes I add a smaller central layer, or space two sheets a bit apart). Flash power becomes a factor though, as diffusion increases.

Creating a mini softbox out of Foamcore increases light transmission, and can attach right to your flash's head (I use velcro). It's not as portable as a simple sheet though.

R2

R2, you should take this to SharkTank 😂