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I have a canon and a 50mm macro and I get good results, better than
adapters or extension tubes. Those work ok, especially if you are on a
budget. The 105 lens would allow you to be a little further away and it
could be better, but I have never used one. The camera has to be very
close to the artifact to get a 1:1 ratio with a 50mm. I use tungsten
lights rather than a ring flash. But that is because I never had the
bucks for a ring flash.
David McBride
Wilbur Smith Associates
Lexington, KY
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courtney
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Subject: ceramics photography
Despite the impending recession I am considering splashing out on a
macro lens and ring flash for my Nikon D70s digital camera for
photographing ceramics sherds. Has anyone any experience on using either
piece of equipment for this purpose or would I be better off using
extension rings with my kit zoom lens. Also any thoughts on focal length
of lens - 105mm?
paul courtney
leicester
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