First shots with the new Canon 100mm Macro

Paul Iddon

OK, having got a good price for my Sigma lens, I was told by the wife that my replacement lens had to be bought with a full guarantee so I had to pay more for a new one than less for a second-hand one.

This is the 5th image taken with it (first 4 were as I ran round the garden but those shots were hand held and it was rather cold meaning they lacked critical sharpness) so this was back in the house, camera resting on its base. The subject is a small bottle with scented water and sticks in it that allows the scent to travel up (I think)...

Shot at f/2.8 deliberately because the light in the house was very poor.

This is straight out of the camera, from RAW to 16 bit in PS, and then saved as a jpeg, and reduced in size for the web, with no sharpening or any other adjustments whatsoever. So it looks pretty sharp to me on first go.

I think it'll be a worthwhile upgrade from Sigma to Canon glass.

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2012-02-15 16:03:16 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Focus Distance: 0.37m
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.125 s (1/8)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography








This second one was taken tonight, set up in the kitchen.

This item I used yesterday, and twice last week. I wasn't actually planning to use it tomorrow but probably would have used it later in the week.

You remember those "What Is It?" puzzles that appeared in puzzle books and the papers, and even the odd TV quiz show?

This isn't one of those threads but I expect most of you would work out what this is anyway without me telling you.

Even if you identify it correctly, I still probably should consider not using it again, but rather, get a replacement and use that one...

Three extension tubes on the Canon 100mm lens with the Marumi ringflash used for this close-up...


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2012-02-15 22:12:06 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Focus Distance: 0.31m
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography






Paul.

Earache

I give up - scissors? That's probably wrong.
Great images though! .......I have the same lens and have been very happy with the sharpness and, for the price difference, don't regret not getting the L version.

Lord Vetinari

Congrats on the new lens Paul re the picture I'd guess garden shears
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Cheers guys.

The second one by the way, is a whisk!


Paul.

Snowgirl

I agree about the crispness. Good glass is so worth it! A whisk? Who knew?

Paul Iddon

HI Ceci.

My wife spotted the rust but I thought it worth a shot to see it in more detail...

Paul.

IPClark

Very good Paul. How are you finding the 100 in comparison to the 105 to use? Lighter, more heavy and how is the AF on it (if you've used it ).

Paul Iddon

Cheers ears.

It is heavier (600gms as opposed to 460gms) but feels well weighted and a solid build in comparison to the old Siggy. The AF is fast (too fast sometimes!) and my first challenge is to determine when I have the extension tubes in combination with the lens at the maximum magnification - the Canon doesn't extend as it gets closer focused like the Sigma did, so I have to get used to the lens being in the same place and move the camera or subject more to reach that focal point. On the whisk image, I didn't realise at first that I could get as close as I did - it was only when I nudged the actual whisk itself when it landed closer still, that I was able to determine the proximity.


Paul.

IPClark

Very nice mate. Definitely looking forward to more shots from it

Give the oil and water a go... just don't dip it in

Paul Iddon

I might do m8. Still no bugs around to practice on...

Paul.

GOLDENORFE

Congrats on New glass Paul, u won't be disapointed. Lol

Paul Iddon

Pretty sure I won't be Phil.


Paul.