So I did some calling and found a site to rent nice lenses for a really good price. I want to try them out before making a big purchase. The first one came yesterday; Canon 100mm macro 2.8L with IS. The pictures I've seen from professionals with this lens are amazing. I only wish I knew how to use it like they do. It's one heavy lens! Last night when the sun had gone down, I went outside and took random shots around the backyard testing it out and playing with aperture settings. I didn't do any editing on them so they are very blah. I have so much to learn with photography. My subjects have not been sharp enough, and I don't want to use a tripod. Judging from my pics below, I learned the shutter speeds were too slow for handheld I think. Hopefully in a few months I'll have this camera figured out. Going manual is fun, but a lot of trial and error.
f2.8 1/30
F6.3 1/60
F2.8 1/500
too dark
F5.6 1/40
F2.8 1/160
F3.5 1/60
need more detail
F3.5 1/60
F2.8 1/40
the rose is too soft
These look good. What ISO settings were you using on these? Also, as I said in the reply on my blog, I'm wondering if you have it set so that all of the focus points are active. I think you might have better luck if you set one and then you can really control the focus more. I don't know why I didn't think of mentioning this earlier. But check and see if that's the case because it may explain the issues you are having with the focusing.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, I'm really loving that lens! Keep practicing and I look forward to seeing more pics! You're so awesome!
I think it was set at 200. I rarely change it unless I'm indoors. Thank you for the tip on focus points. I've never learned about changing them and think they are active. The butterfly pics I posted show multiple spots focused and others soft. That would explain it.
ReplyDeleteI do have camera shake with this lens too. I've tried pushing the camera against my face for support, but my eyeglasses make it difficult.