Macro photography compilation Canon 7D MP-E 65mm

Macro comilation using canon's dedicated macro lens -mpe-65mm

Pictures taken with 7D: iso100, 1/200s, f/10 with diffused MT-24ex , Magnification: 1-5x

This is an update to the last two slide shows, since i have gained some more skills since then.


Music: Ian Tamblyn : The Bloodvein.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• insect
• spider
• bee

[Mysticpuma]

Do you remember what setting you were using at 2m 55s where all the detail is visible in the fly's eye? I am just about to get a 7d and 65mm and will also be getting the flash too?

Cheers

[Naturaldefenceplant]

@Mysticpuma approximately 3.5-4x magnification. i used manual mode f/10 1/200s iso 100 and manual flash power on mt24ex approx 1/8th full power.to use high magification with this lens on insects it is best to use a flash,. it can be done with natural light but high iso, slow shutter speeds and wide apertures need to be used which is not easy on small moving insects :)

[oneyedthing]

@Naturaldefenceplant

Are you talking about the AF type ext tubes? Cause both Phottix and Kenko have AF features that allows communication with DSLR's. Unless you are referring some brands that may not communicate well with the DSLR even though they have AF features. I'll use what you recommended, the Kenko ones.

[Naturaldefenceplant]

@oneyedthing

One thing to look for is the extension tubes allow communication between lens and camera. If there are no contacts then the camer will not know there is a lens attached, and it wont be able to control the aperture so you will either have to shoot wide open (not ideal) or close the aperture manually, which means you have to focus with a narrow aperture which allows very little light and therefore difficult to focus also.

[oneyedthing]

@Naturaldefenceplant

Wow thanks for the quick reply. I was looking for the cheapest Kenko ext tubes then I saw the Phottix ext tube. It also comes with a 3-ring 12 + 21 +31. And it is a little cheaper.

[Naturaldefenceplant]

@oneyedthing yes you are right the mpe65 is a one trick pony :)

Canon 25mm tubes are better built than the kenko, however you only get 25mm. To get maximum magnification you want the greatest amount of extension tubes. Since the whole set of kenkos are same price as the 25mm the kenkos are a good deal. They maintain aperture control. There is no optical component so they do the job well imo. (I use kenkos on my other lenses with much success). Hope this helped.

[oneyedthing]

@Naturaldefenceplant

Great thanks for the reply. I also read about it.So which is better the Canon EF25 II Extension Tube or the Kenko 12+ 20+ 36mm Tubes????

Im using it for EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM on a 50d body.

I passed on the Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x for it is only used for macro photography. I'm looking for a close substitute.I chose a lens that can also shoot telephoto. So im opting for an EF 100mm f/2.8L . I just dont know which ext tube is better. the Canon or the Kenko ext tubes

[Naturaldefenceplant]

@oneyedthing These shots are done at higher magnificantion than the 100mm macro which goes to 1:1, you can get higher magnification by the addition of extension tubes. Check google for shots with 100mm macro and kenko extension tubes

[oneyedthing]

Those are amazing macro shots. I'm planning to get an EF 100mm f/2.8L IS. Can it do the same quality macro shots?

[MoreLov]

Very Nice compil Sphinx Natural :)