Butterflies

[dancook]

A few from Wisley today

1)
IMG_7183 by dancook1982, on Flickr

2)
IMG_7102 by dancook1982, on Flickr

3)
IMG_7178 by dancook1982, on Flickr

4)
IMG_7163 by dancook1982, on Flickr

5)
IMG_7158 by dancook1982, on Flickr

 

[mattd85]

Stunning but no1 wins for me

 

[mission1968]

Great macro work no.2 for me


Peter

 

[moaten]

Nice set there, bet it was fun using the MP-E there !

 

[dancook]

Cheers guys

Nice set there, bet it was fun using the MP-E there !

For sure, the butterflies stayed still for such a long time too!

I've been using the neotec monopod and i'm hitting the focus time after time, whilst still being much more maneuverable than a tripod.

It was busy though!

 

[tom88jerry]

Great macro set.....
2nd is the best for me

 

[pepi1967]

Number two for me but a great set.

 

[deno]

Very nice set, but detail in No2 wins for me.

 

[dancook]

cheers guys,

here's another that people seem to quite like, so i'll share it too


IMG_7141 by dancook1982, on Flickr

 

[Jase Mac]

great set of macro shots tough to pick a fave out the set

 

[Joshwain]

Very nice work

The colour in the first one makes it my favorite

 

[carlos58]

great set !

 

[skd]

Amazing set you have there.

Every time I try these my lens mists up

 

[dancook]

thanks, my lens did mist up for the first 10 minutes or so, it stopped after that.

 

[Julie1979]

thanks, my lens did mist up for the first 10 minutes or so, it stopped after that.

Lovely set of shots. I normally keep the camera out of the bag in the car to start warming up. Then in butterfly world (Edinburgh) i'll have a wonder round for 10 mins with camera out and lens cap on. It gives you a chance to enjoy the butterflies and you don't get tempted to give the lens a wipe.

 

[fido18]

Lovely set of images.especially like number 1.

 

[martin73]

I couldn't possibly pick a favorite, they are all really good, very impressive!
What lens did you use for this? I've been thinking about getting into close up of insects and things.

 

[SpikeK6]

Lovely set of pics, tried these before but they never stay still long enough for me.

#2 and 4 for me

 

[dancook]

Thanks all!

I couldn't possibly pick a favorite, they are all really good, very impressive!
What lens did you use for this? I've been thinking about getting into close up of insects and things.

The mp-e 65mm

 

[Deleted member 11790]

love the super close up

amazing detail, seeing pics like these make me want a macro lens even more

 

[martin73]

The mp-e 65mm

Thanks, looking at your images I'm sold, saving already

 

[dancook]

Thanks, looking at your images I'm sold, saving already

MT-24EX is a nice purchase too

My fiancee was just encouraging me to buy the 100L...... surely it's a trap..

 

[martin73]

MT-24EX is a nice purchase too

My fiancee was just encouraging me to buy the 100L...... surely it's a trap..

Crikey, now that's some serious kit (Mt-24ex) aswell,,
I'd listen to your fiancee, encouragements a good thing hehe, a new toy!
But I'm guessing there maybe a cost, aka trap?

I can't quiet understand though how the mpe 65 is a tad more expensive than the 100L considering it has a shade more reach and IS.. I'm guessing the 65 can ultimately get, closer?

 

[dancook]

I can't quiet understand though how the mpe 65 is a tad more expensive than the 100L considering it has a shade more reach and IS.. I'm guessing the 65 can ultimately get, closer?

The mpe-65mm does not have infinite focus, it can only do 1:1 -> 5:1 macro-

So it ranges from 'close' to 'VERY close' without the need for attachments.

Well, it will focus on your subject as long as you are within the Canon MP-E 65mm Macro Lens' tiny focus distance range. Starting at 1x, the MP-E subject is in focus at a slightly more than a 100mm working distance. By 2x, the working distance drops to 63mm. Continuing on a distance curve, the MP-E allows only 41mm of working distance at 5x. You can forget trying to grab a portrait with this lens - unless the portrait is of an insect or something similar.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-MP-E-65mm-1-5x-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx

The butterflies above were mostly taken at 1:1 which means I couldn't get more in the photo if I tried..... which is why it would be nice to have 100mm L for some alternative shots.

 

[martin73]

I see, I understand now, thanks for the explanation

 

[adam.wilkinson]

Great set!

 

[ggwildlife]

excellent macros full of detail