safe haven for tiny formats

[tuco]

Very good

Thanks

[Iga]

Cantabria,near Laredo, Spain.

[David Schaller]

That’s very nice Igor.

[Iga]

Thanks David. My first time long exposure outdoors.

[Tin Can]

Agree wonderful in all ways!

Cantabria,near Laredo, Spain.

[chrism]

First roll of Adox CHS 100 II:

[Corran]

Taken today with my $50 Nikon D2X and slightly more than $50 200mm f/4 Micro:



I was curious how the old CCD sensor did on bright, vibrant colors, like this red here. Just like the Leica M9 I used to have, the CCD sensor has a different look that I really like, especially on saturated colors.

[Tin Can]

Very nice!

Taken today with my $50 Nikon D2X and slightly more than $50 200mm f/4 Micro:



I was curious how the old CCD sensor did on bright, vibrant colors, like this red here. Just like the Leica M9 I used to have, the CCD sensor has a different look that I really like, especially on saturated colors.

[Tin Can]

What lens do you prefer for Tiny Format Macro?

Bryan has the best for some

Most of what I know about this is from https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/best-macro-lenses.htm

I am waiting and waiting for NIKON Z 105 Macro

or should I get a VGC older Nikon 105 Macro?

[Corran]

Thanks Randy!

I would bet optically the two would be very close, but perhaps the "native" lens would AF better? Some may scoff at AF on macro but for moving bugs I think it's helpful sometimes. I switch back and forth depending.

On a tripod with non-moving subjects, not an issue. I'd maybe stay away from the old AIS 105mm f/4. I have one and it's not that good compared to the 55mm f/2.8, 60mm f/2.8, or 200mm f/4 lenses I have - but maybe I'm just spoiled by those and how spectacular they are. I use the 55mm the most (AF-D) as both a normal and general purpose lens, along with the occasional close-focus. Especially good for making web repros of my prints, and several artists in the area have also contracted me to make reproduction images of their artwork that is too big to scan.