What's the best way to get into macro photography?
And is a t2i an ok choice for a body starting out?
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Depends what kind of macro...like in pic related?
The body is of little incidence.
>>2740642
Macro depends so much more on the lens than the body. If all you plan to do is macro, focus on finding the right lens first, then get a comparatively cheap body to go with it. I see Canon has a 60mm f/2.8 macro lens that's <$500. Throw it on a cheap crop body -- even cheaper if you can find one lightly used -- and you have a good start.
>>2740642
get a pentax for that sweet sweet 100mm 2.8 macro lens
fucking fanastic
I'm an absolute noob at this, I bought the 100mm f2.8 last summer and I'm having a lot of fun with it. It was my first lens purchase, and I also use it for portrait.
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>>2740642
> What's the best way to get into macro photography?
On a low budget? Get an achromat close-up filter lens. +3 or +5 diopter or something. Put it on your kit telezoom or such. Suggested brand for the achromat would be Marumi, can't really go wrong with these.
If you have a bit of money? Get a decent macro lens. I like the Sony 90mm FE and the Canon 100mm "L" macro. You can get other decent options a little cheaper, but why not get something good immediately?
>>2740642
A reversal ring and extension tubes.
Will turn any cheap kit lens into a great lens for normal to extreme macro.
Next a (cheap) macro ring flash makes a huge difference.
So-called "macro" lenses are expensive and only add the convenience of not having to switch between a maco setup and a normal setup which can focus to infinity.
They can't deliver the same level of magnification you can get with a reversal ring and extension tubes.
>>2740724
>A reversal ring and extension tubes.
how would that work for lenses with no aperture ring
>>2740724
> Will turn any cheap kit lens into a great lens for normal to extreme macro.
> So-called "macro" lenses are expensive and only add the convenience of not having to switch between a maco setup and a normal setup which can focus to infinity.
No. It will remain a cheap kit lens. Reversed.
Often even with a little extra sharpness loss, flaring, problems with controlling aperture (on many newer electronic lenses) and other issues.
It's a cheap option and can give you okay shots, but it is not going to be the equal of a good macro lens overall.
>>2740737
press the dof button at the desired f-stop with the lens connected and take the lens off at the same time, the aperature will stay at the given value
>>2740745
Second this.
A reversed prime works better.
Although the dof is still like trying to ensconce a virgin female for the first time.
>>2740703
You can use those on canon?
>>2740711
>If you have a bit of money? Get a decent macro lens. I like the Sony 90mm FE and the Canon 100mm "L" macro. You can get other decent options a little cheaper, but why not get something good immediately?
That was my plan, I saw two that looked good, the ~550 w/o IS and the ~850 with it.
It seemed worth it to get IS.
>>2740776
but where can you find a weather sealed canon body to match your weather sealed macro lens for 600-700 bucks
>>2740778
what if i dont need weather sealing
>>2740779
pentax k-3 ergonomics >>>> canon 7d ergonomics
plus pentax has a dedicated aperture and shutter priority mode thats basically manual with auto ISO
>>2740782
>plus pentax has a dedicated aperture and shutter priority mode thats basically manual with auto ISO
even my ae-1 had shutter and aperture priority why are you talking about av/tv like its bleeding edge computing technology
>>2740791
because as far as i know modern nikon and canon digital SLRs dont and its very handy
>>2740782
>plus pentax has a dedicated aperture and shutter priority mode thats basically manual with auto ISO
>because as far as i know modern nikon and canon digital SLRs dont and its very handy
pentacksfags ladies and gentlemen
>>2740796
you can set auto iso and use manual mode but you have to go into menus and shit instead of turning your dial
>>2740797
I sincerely hope that this is b8 right now, nobody can be this stupid
>>2740795
my rebel has both modes
?
>>2740804
i dont mean a shuter priority mode and an aperture priority mode. i mean a seperate mode where you set both shutter speed and aperture and the camera automatically sets iso. its like manual but without having to set iso
>>2740806
WHY DON'T YOU JUST USE AUTO ISO WITH MANUAL MODE HOLY SHIT STOP POSTING ALREADY
>>2740806
you can just use manual, dial in your shutter and f number and have the iso set on "auto" on canon dslrs as well its just not a seperate mode
I'm doing it right now
>>2740816
no you don't
>move dial to manual
>adjust aperture and shutter speed with the front dial
>press ISO button and set it to auto
ta da, you fucking idiot
>there are people who don't use canon/nikon
>>2740829
Try a 90mm FE, you should understand.
>>2740854
>FE
what
>>2740923
This one. Yes, the whole point is that it is for Sony's E-mount.
>>2740773
>Recommends Pentax
>Asks about compatibility with Canon
>Being this big of a noob that he thinks Pentax cameras use a Canon mount
>>2741274
I use Pentax k Mount on my canon all the time for video.
But if it's not a manual lens your fucked.
>>2741275
not asshurt, i just sense either hipsters or poorfaggots
>>2741376
> Those dumb people that either buy the better new shit or really cheap / old shit, not the allegedly average shit like I do! They're wrong!
>>2741462
>not canon/nikon
>good
?
>>2741475
>Being this big of a Nikonfag/Canonfag
>On /p/
>>2741475
Obviously. Why do you even need to ask?
