Cool. I hadn't thought really that you could have been saying the
Canon's were better, as such.
Good glass and good technique go a long way. I also like the Sigmas,
though all the lenses I own are Canon.
Cheers,
Wayne
Wayne J. Cosshall
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Jonathan wrote:
> I was saying that the Canon shots were better than anything I have
taken
> yet. I don't think one is any better than the other when it comes to two
> great cameras. I have seen some heated threads about which one is best
or
> who makes the best glass but I have seen no proof. Nikons just have the
> reputation for costing more. I think the microscope photography will be
> later in the year as I still have much I need before summer ends and I
pack
> everything away for the chilling weather here in the N.E.
>
> I like Sigma and am happy with my 50-500mm and am not afraid to buy
more.
> Some of those Nikkors can be a bit cost prohibitive.
>> Wayne J. Cosshall
>> Publisher, The Digital ImageMaker, http://www.dimagemaker.com/
>> Blog http://www.digitalimagemakerworld.com/
>> Publisher, Experimental Digital Photography
>> http://www.experimentaldigitalphotography.com
>> Personal art site http://www.cosshall.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan wrote:
>>> Wayne J. Cosshall wrote:
>>>> There are four options that I have used:
>>>> - closeup filters are cheap (relatively) and allow a normal lens to
>>>> focus closer
>>>> - extension tubes that only work on SLRs but also allow a normal
>>>> lens to focus closer
>>>> - a dedicated macro lens will focus close and offer great image
>>>> quality - attach the camera to a microscope
>>>>
>>>> I've used the first two with everything from a wideangle zoom to my
>>>> 100-400mm zoom, with good results. I also have a 100mm macro (Canon
>>>> f2.8) which is a great lens. And I've been experimenting with the
>>>> microscope approach for that 'extreme' approach.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Wayne
>>>
>>> Thanks Wayne. I have been wondering what shooting with a microscope
>>> would be like. I think it is about time I found out. I can see me
>>> getting into this with a whole new enthusiasm. I have seen so many
>>> nice macro shots taken with Canon and other fine cameras and lenses.
>>> I have been using Nikon for some time not that they are any better,
>>> just a bit more expensive. I have seen better pics with Canon than
>>> anything I have been able to produce although I do like my new Bigma.
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>> Jon
>
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