DSLR macro lens camera recommendation

[lawchan77]

i'm in the market for a new camera to take decent pictures of my corals, sps and FTS.

can anyone recommend a good DSLR camera with macro lens to use based on my requirement below?

1) i'm new in photography so operation of camera as simple as possible.

2) as compact as possible... so i can bring with me even on holidays

one of the model i keep coming back to is the Olympus E-P1

[spkentchai]

i'm in the market for a new camera to take decent pictures of my corals, sps and FTS.

can anyone recommend a good DSLR camera with macro lens to use based on my requirement below?

1) i'm new in photography so operation of camera as simple as possible.

2) as compact as possible... so i can bring with me even on holidays

one of the model i keep coming back to is the Olympus E-P1

Bro,

I'm getting either the 7d or 5d..,.with the following lens

- 100mm f2.8 macro

- kenko extension tube

- Raynox 250 lens..,,

Recommended by bros in Snap Club

[spkentchai]

Haha...of course not compact

[lawchan77]

whats the damage?

[spkentchai]

1.9k 7d body

$500 for used lens(less than 1 yr)ml

[mrball]

e-p1 is not dslr, it is mirrorless design, slower than normal DSLR, no viewfinder, but plus point is more compact...

[spkentchai]

This is one of the macro picture that I just took....for sharing

[klim]

Get OMD with macro lens. It is sharp and also mirror less.

Shooting corals is still feasible but fishes will be a challenge as they swim around.

Good luck and enjoy.

[solasido]

Full frame camera is better for macro shots (canon 5d is full frame)

[klim]

Full frame for macro is a big challenge. Better to use crop frame. This mainly that the crop factor after picture is taken. I shoot macro using a canon 60D.

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[mjck]

Nice shot! Agree that macro don't need full frame. I'm using 50d and find no limitation. Crop will give you as good results. Lens quality is more important.

[spkentchai]

nice nice

[iskay]

My Yasha Hase (Image is re-sized but is not cropped, original is 5184*3456) Besides a good lens, clean glass, good lighting, no micro bubbles will produce good results... my tank glass needs cleaning....

Canon 60D

Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro (Cheap Macro lens)

f7.1

1/400

ISO-2000

[chrislwp]

If budget is never a concern and your wish to go serious into photography, go straight for the 5Dmk3 body + 100mm f/2.8L macro. All new est 5.6k.

For limited budget, you can still use your existing Ep1 with a macro Len like the Panasonic 42mm F/2.8mm. Overall still fits your desire for a light, simple and compact walk around camera.

[klim]

Full frame with 100mm will be too short and may not get it nice however it will be good on a crop body. My 2c.

It not just the camera (M43 or Canon or Nikon) and lens (can use normal lens with raynox 150/250). Flash and diffuser is also another important factor.

Hope this help.

[JeffL]

Through my years of photography, I have seen many friends with deep pockets purchasing high end equipment. They jumped into photography without learning the basics of photography. Most of them are still using AUTO mode till date

Of course with deep pocket you get to enjoy all the wonderful features of the higher models right from the beginning but for bros who may not have deep pockets, it is perfectly ok to get the basics. Please remember it does not mean you get good pictures with higher end gears in fact I won my competitions when I was using the lowest end first gen DSLR.... but then again, there are no rules in photography ... snap it away!

my 2 cents thoughts

good read: http://www.kenrockwe...h/notcamera.htm , http://www.junphotos...an-good-images/

[tropic]

You can get the latest gadgets for photography but ultimately its the photographer to have a keen eye for the opportunity.

[honkit]

I use this lens for my macro shots with a Nikon D300 body - reasonably priced and good.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (3.0x)

http://www.nikon.com...ntLink=gp54h9si

If you have a big budget, I strongly recommend this lens - the best Nikkor lens I have ever tried for macro photography.

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

http://www.nikon.com.sg/en_SG/product_details.page?DCRPath=templatedata/en_SG/saleable_product_information/data/Nikkor%20Lenses/FX%20Format/Special%20Purpose/Micro/AF-S%20VR%20Micro-Nikkor%20105mm%20f2.8G%20IF-ED.xml&CategoryID=gp54h9s5&currentTab=gp54h9sf&currentLink=gp54h9sn

[Sengreef]

I like Nikon 105mm lens ... some picture with my D80 body ...

[spkentchai]

nice

[peacemaker]

Wow... those are really some nice shots!

[surreal1228]

Full frame with 100mm will be too short and may not get it nice however it will be good on a crop body. My 2c.

It not just the camera (M43 or Canon or Nikon) and lens (can use normal lens with raynox 150/250). Flash and diffuser is also another important factor.

Hope this help.

+1 100mm is not enough for full frame.

my 90mm with non-full frame feel too short..........

[klim]

+1 100mm is not enough for full frame.

my 90mm with non-full frame feel too short..........

Full frame must use 180mm

[klim]

Anyway for bro whom have dslr or M43, you do not have to have macro lens. Just get renox 150 or 250 attached to your normal lens for magnification can already. Confirm swee swee

[peacemaker]

Where can I get the Raynox 250? I've been asking around a few shops in Funan, but they don't carry Raynox lenses.