Lately a bit busy with processing photos taken during vacation, tedious and tiring XD

Here's some of my earlier macro shots to poison potential "victims"

Shots taken with a 50mm F1.8g (~RM750 new) and extension tubes (RM15-200)~

Its best to use a flash also to "freeze the moment", as shots taken without flash will tend to require higher ISO sensitivities (more noise) for higher shutter speed. Even so it will still be prone to shakes. This was my 1st macro shot without flash lol


Wasp 1- Ropalidia sp. (?) by PF T.J., on Flickr

Some macro shots taken with flash on:

Using extension tubes or reverse mounts will definitely be cheaper than using dedicated macro lenses
Of course, since they are cheap, they have some drawbacks. But usually this drawbacks are not that significant unless if you are trying to shoot moving or sensitive subjects 

Good try man, this particular fly is tough to shoot since its pretty sensitive
You used flash for that shot right?

Maybe can try something that don't mind being shoot and larger? Much easier 

Wow! That requires a lot of patience. Good job! I am too looking to get a macro lens, not until I am able to sell my unused Sigma superzoom, can't afford to take care on too many lenses. Right now, Tamron  SP90mm got my eyes. I think it's better than investing on extension tubes and raynox 250 like most of my friends suggest.

But a question tho, what is 1:1, 1:2, on those macro lenses? Which one best at magnifying?

Well, built in flashes worked pretty well too with a little bit of modding, to channel the light onto the subject instead of being blocked by the lens

That is a Lawn Moth
Yeah, perhaps can try something bigger but not on plants that are easily swayed by wind?

This shot took me a lot of tries because the wind was constantly blowing:


Beetles are very good for practice since they hardly move and are big as hell haha

If you are shooting manually, the AF points don't matter anymore
Its just a matter of choosing the right plane so that the things that you want to be in focus are in focus.
Its not that easy since the DOF is very shallow for Extension tubes and reverse lenses (at least that's what I've heard )

For instance, if you shoot from the side, everything will be in focus:

But for the same shot taken from the front, notice how the ant and the back of the spider becomes out of focus?


Dedicated macro lens will be able to perform better in terms of DOF. Will update once I get to try it out~

As for focusing, I prefer the "move-body-backward-and-forward, estimating-when-to-press-the-shutter" method over adjusting the focus ring. The latter I think is more suitable if you are on a tripod and not subjected to handshake

No need so susah first la, just reverse your lens and you get instant macro. An external flash would definitely help, without any diffuser or modification it can still produce decent picture, but you need to angle the flash really nicely. I also found out that built in flash produce better result once you can balance the ambient and flash.

Hi you guys, wanna get some of your opinions on which to buy first: 35mm f/2D or 24mm f/2.8d I can't fully decide.

I'll be using the lens on a film camera if that makes any difference.

I plan to upgrade to D600 due to noise performance on FX is better than DX and D600 price are much more cheaper than D610, while there is not much different on the feature between D600 and D610.

I mean if using same lens, 24-70 f.28, compare the photo shoot by D600 and D7000 at ISO1600, S100 F2.8, D600 deliver sharper image. The quality variance between D600 and D7000 look more obvious when ISO3200.

Then in such cases, it is safe to say better avoid it?? How do you guys feel about the AF-D 80-200mm?? Im quite on a tight budget or the Tamron 70-200mm VC (Import) set is better?? Mind sharing your opinions?? I would actually get a Nikon 70-200mm VRII but that just cost way too much for me XD.. haha

Wow 2k, really nice price and great condition too. Too bad you're in sarawak tho 

My 80200 now pretty much my essential tool for work, without it very susah ooo wanna cover events

Especially to get those candid moments and facial expression

Wow, very good price indeed. But kind skeptical about shipping camera lens. Feels like no matter how well it is packaged, theres sure some way it might get screwed up XD. haha

What do you think of this picture, guys? Went for a landscape, took a lot pictures.
Only this one is decent enough for me. 
Others are failed compositions, out of focus etc. Sometimes it's just too tiring. Haha!

I think getting that landscape filter set would be good now. Not relying on AF too much would be a good idea too. It beeped, but when I get to see the pics on PC, most are out of focus. The lighting was too extreme I guess.

Jelapang Padi Besut by NurAzam, on Flickr

EDIT: BBcode fixed. Noob!

Owh now I see... What is that editing called? Filter?

I didn't know post-editing can do such wonders. 

potong stim la this nikon df...
side view it is anything but FM like.


see AF-ON button there already means its going to be more expensive than D600...but if its also got AF-ON button...hopefully then its got the better AF module like in D7100 / 800.

would you buy it if it was RM6k ?

6k can get D600 already 

Joining FX camp as of today 

Thanks man
Shots 1-3 taken with 105mm F2.8 VR, shot 4 taken with 50mm + extension tubes (x3)~