Posts for June 2007

Someone doesn't want me to shoot macro Redux

So I realised Friday I should get a remote release for my camera for a planned photo shoot on the weekend. I found a place that had it in stock for a reasonable price, Vanbar in Camperdown. After I rang to confirm the release was in stock I noticed on their online catalog they have the macro lens I want, also at a reasonable price ($680).

When I was in the store this morning picking up my release I checked and they had one Nikon mount lens left, in their Melbourne store. Long story short, I should be picking up my macro lens next Saturday! Bit more expensive than the other quote I had, but I know they have it, and they're also putting the release on the same invoice for when I go overseas.

Hopefully the saga is all but over!! Vanbar! Vanbar!

Posted by Marcin on 30/06/2007 @ 14:47 +1000

Tags: photography, macro

Someone doesn't want me to shoot macro

I've always been interested in macro photography. This kind of photo is good inspiration, even though I know with any reasonably priced equipment (for a hobby) I wouldn't be able to replicate it. So since I got my Nikon D80 I've been interested in getting a 1:1 reproduction (ie. macro) lens.

I didn't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money (eg. on the Nikkor 105mm Macro - about $1,200), so I settled on a third party lens I want - the Tokina AT-X 100 Pro D f/2.8. It gets good reviews and is reasonably priced (around AU$700-$800 retail).

And so the saga begins..

Continue reading Someone doesn't want me to shoot macro

Posted by Marcin on 29/06/2007 @ 08:44 +1000

Tags: photography, macro