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Title: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 28/03/2013 at 22:27: Trialling a new macro lens

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/139_28_03_13_10_24_14.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=425)

A Stillwater favourite of mine.

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/139_28_03_13_10_25_55.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=426)

Some nymphs raring to go!

Iain
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Mike Barrio on 28/03/2013 at 22:28: Noice :z16
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 28/03/2013 at 22:39: Iain,
Looking good.

Eddie
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Ben Dixon on 28/03/2013 at 22:59: Liking those nymph a lot Iain :z16
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Noel Kelly on 29/03/2013 at 06:16: Like :z16
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Jim Eddie on 29/03/2013 at 06:40: Niace Iain

I particularly like the 1st pic :z16

:z18

Jim
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Irvine Ross on 29/03/2013 at 08:22: Nice Iain

Which lens are your using and is it on your Panasonic camera?

Irvine
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 29/03/2013 at 08:28: Quote from: Hares Lug on 29/03/2013 at 08:22
your Panasonic camera?

Lumix??
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 29/03/2013 at 08:41: Been looking for a decent macro lense for about 3 - 4 months. Decided on this one then had to save up my paper money.

It is micro 4/3 mount for the Lumix GH2.

Olympus M Zuiko 60mm f 2.8 lens, excellent reviews.

Iain
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 29/03/2013 at 08:42: Hands up if you can't spell lens

:X4
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 29/03/2013 at 10:11: Quote from: Goolager on 29/03/2013 at 08:41
Been looking for a decent macro lense for about 3 - 4 months. Decided on this one then had to save up my paper money.

It is micro 4/3 mount for the Lumix GH2.

Olympus M Zuiko 60mm f 2.8 lens, excellent reviews.

Iain

I use the Lumix G1 but I am looking at upgrading the body to the new G5, but a fair few people have said not to bother as the "gizmos" on the G5 don't make it any better than the G1 if you are using manual settings, which I tend to do.

I live the Lumix G/GH series as they are so small compared to the eqivalent Nikon/Canon. Perfect for sticking in a rucksack.
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Mike Barrio on 29/03/2013 at 10:20: I like my chunky old Nikon and I need a rucksack just for the camera :z4
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 29/03/2013 at 10:26: I like my GH2 Rob but when reviewing this camera there were the faction that hated these 'toytown' affairs due to fact that being so small the chance of accidentally hitting buttons & changing settings was a real possibility.

This was indeed a problem for me at first with my nudger fingers but I'm getting more dainty and it's seldom an issue now.

It will most certainly do for me until I become experienced enough to make an informed decision on future kit.

Iain
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 29/03/2013 at 10:31: Quote
I like my chunky old Nikon and I need a rucksack just for the camera

Weight was the primary reason that I didn't go for a full frame initially.

You throw out a nice photo with it mike :z16

Iain
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 29/03/2013 at 11:10: Quote from: Mike Barrio on 29/03/2013 at 10:20
I like my chunky old Nikon and I need a rucksack just for the camera :z4

My camera may be 2/3rds the size and weight of your Mike, but now I have lenses up to 600mm, I also have to have a seperate rucksack!..lol.
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Loxiafan on 30/03/2013 at 00:28: The missus uses a Sony NEX-7, Sony 18-200mm plus Raynox M-150 :

http://www.blueneedle.moonfruit.com/#/gallery/4563153967

Photos don't do the detail visible justice, especially on the nymphs. All hand held too.

Lindsay
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 30/03/2013 at 21:22: Mr Goo,

here is the dragonfly from Assynt that we were speaking about in the shop the other day. It is not perfect but hand held macro with a hangover up in the hills is not easy.

Eddie
(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/1111_30_03_13_9_21_18.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=456)
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 30/03/2013 at 22:09: Nice clear photo Ed :z16

you don't get a hangover from drinking babycham! :z4

Iain
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 30/03/2013 at 22:12: Iain,
as a good Kincorth loon who has emigrated to the outskirts of Stoney, that hurts.

Eddie.
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Iain Goolager on 30/03/2013 at 22:15: :z4
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Loxiafan on 30/03/2013 at 23:35: Four-Spotted Chaser Eddie. Ben showed me a photo of a Golden-ringed from Assynt from a few years ago. Great habitat for them.

L
Title: Re: Macro Lens Trial
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 31/03/2013 at 00:05: L,
i bow to your knowledge on species of Dragonflies but you are right the are lots of them in Assynt must be a great place for them to live and breed, also a great palce to fish for troots. rool onMay and june and travelling back up there. I do alot of spring salmon fishing but if I was forced to make a choice the brownie fishing would win hands down every time.

Eddie.