A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
There is a significant loss of colour using the kit lens for close-up work though, Victor, compared with the 60 mm macro lens. I think I will use the kit lens for a while, to see what is possible.
I have used various lenses for close up work and always come back to the dedicated macro. I use the canon 100mm but I would like the newer L lens. The only problem is, in order to get a good depth of field a tripod is essential and that is a bit of a burden out in the field. However, I look forward to seeing your experimental shots. Joyce
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I see your point, its the same with the Nikon 18-55mm, works great. Try it with a Raynox diopter for real close-up.
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There is a significant loss of colour using the kit lens for close-up work though, Victor, compared with the 60 mm macro lens. I think I will use the kit lens for a while, to see what is possible.
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I have used various lenses for close up work and always come back to the dedicated macro. I use the canon 100mm but I would like the newer L lens. The only problem is, in order to get a good depth of field a tripod is essential and that is a bit of a burden out in the field. However, I look forward to seeing your experimental shots. Joyce
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The kit lens will never match the performance of of the EFS 60 mm macro; however, it does see things slightly differently.
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