Fisheye macro/close-up

macromeister

I was just reading the excellent link posted by Grayplayer http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=233183 - this bit in particular about using wide angle lenses for macro http://www.macro-photography.org/using_wide_angle_lenses_and_250d_filter/index.php

Thought I'd give it a try as I have a new Sigma 15mm fisheye on a full frame camera. I couldn't use my Raynox 250 clip on as the fisheye doesn't take filters due to the construction of the front of the lens. I tried ext tubes, but I couldn't get close enough to focus - the Sigma focussed on it's own at about 3 inches (it's only supposed to be 6 inches minimum focus). As you can see from the glasses shot it's very sharp.

I guess the article is suggesting using wide-angle if you don't have a macro lens, but I thought using a fisheye might give some interesting perspectives.

Anyone else tried this for macro?


Fisheye macro! by Rob Ashcroft is www.macromeister.co.uk, on Flickr


Fisheye macro! by Rob Ashcroft is www.macromeister.co.uk, on Flickr

Lord Vetinari

Certainly gives an interesting perspective with great DOF
Brian v.

cbbr

That is a really cool effect.