frens, we have another brand to invest loh....

http://www.tamron.com/en/news/2013/0129.html

Kenary - i was considering the raynox but in the opted to buy the Olympus 12-50mm lens as it has a macro capability though not on 1:1. Will the raynox give a better macro shot?

What lens do u have now? For me raynox+40-150mm give better magnification over the 12-50mm macro mode. I have both lens...

definately good news, hopefully the come out with uwa and shorter zoom but still missing focus distance indicator which is very useful without tge evf.

depend on what you plan too shoot and where you plan to bring your foot. for butterfly thats more thn enough. for smaller subject such as spider you might consider longer lens. I have raynox 250 which need very close distance, i think less than obe feet. if you thinking buying 40-150mm I might suggest getting raynox 150. All I can say 40-150 + raynox250 you can get more magnification than using macro lens like 100mm on crop sensor. My advice buy the raynox 150 or 250, learn how to use then decide later if you need longer lens. I think you can ge 40-150 used around rm350-500. The next thing you need to consider is your lighting..but dat something to discuss later till you get your raynox and share your test shot hehe..Goodluck.

Tiada penambahan..thinking of getting samyang fisheye for landscape but my tripod broken..I need tripod more then the lens..anyway now I'm studying digiscoping / spotting scope for birding hehe..anyone here got source or where to buy or experienced can share the info..

I did some test and the object obvioustly bigger with the 150mm end. But the downside is the bokeh is very shallow already.. I think the M43 FB group has many sifus willingly to help u there.. Just make a simple fb acc and i'll invite u there..

Anyone knows what trigger brand and model can I use for OMD compatible with Yongnuo 560III or 560II ? Need help please . Thanks

oh really. i have the 40-150mm lens too as its part of the twin kit lens package with e-pl3. darn then i have wasted money on buying the 12-50mm. okie my question is if i use the 40-150mm + raynox 250, do i need to do manual focus?

appreciate your input.

i have the 40-150mm lens too. i thought the 12-50mm will give me a better macro picture than 40-150mm + raynox 250. what type of lighting should i get?

thanks for your feedback.

i just shot this just now with the 12-50mm. crop with Viewer 2.

Use flash with diffiser.. U will get sharper image.. With the 12-50mm macro mode is not enough for me.. I always use +8 filter..

This post has been edited by reno7: Mar 2 2013, 11:05 PM

Cricket by RenoVal, on Flickr

I took this macro shot using the 12-50mm @43mm macro and with +8 step up filter.

This post has been edited by reno7: Mar 2 2013, 11:09 PM

Bro this look soft, not sure if its focus point or magnification, but its look like more on the focusing issue. I wondering why choose the ant as subject? too small lah..I suggest bigger subject, bigger than a peanut

bigger subject..PPed to my taste

reno - thanks for your feedback. your shot look great. is +8 step up filter same as close up filter +8? which brand shall i go for or you can recommend a place for me to get it. also if i used the 12-50mm lens with +8 filter can i still use AF?

this shot look great.

This post has been edited by bengkai: Mar 3 2013, 10:05 AM

kenary - haha i wanna test how good is the macro capability of the 12-50mm. well i guess i still have a lot to learn for photography.

Tks.. Yup its the same.. Just get any brand will do... Im just using cheap brand china made Greene L rm30 only hehehe... I bought online at mudah.. U can also find at any camera shop.. AF is not a problem at all.. But must use flash to get sharp and crisp picture.. Kit flash is enough..

Great pictures here guys, here's mine to share. Oly EP3 with kit lens.

Was on holiday when i took this, noisier than I'd like.


Crossings by JonDoyou, on Flickr

Anyway, wanted to ask if you guys have any suggestions for Wide Angle lenses for m43? Everything made for m43 seems so expensive
Until now i still haven't gotten a replacement for my kit lens to do landscapes and street cause i cant afford the wide angles on market.

Ya, me scratching my head wondering why this is a threat, LOL.

thanks again.

also sometime i think my macro shot is not as vibrant as you guys, its due to camera type. I am having E-PL3.