Posted: 6/15/2017 11:03:15 PM EDT
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I currently have a 24-105 lens that has a .25 reproduction ratio. I was looking at the canon 100mm 2.8 macro. It has a reproduction ratio of 1.
If i dont really plan on photographing things the size of the sensor or smaller would the macro lens add anything? If i photograph something that is around four times the size of the sensor like a flower would it end up being the same size on the sensor regardless of using the macro or 24-105 lens? Assumimg the pic is framed the same with the whole flower visible. |
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If i dont really plan on photographing things the size of the sensor or smaller would the macro lens add anything? Actually that's what I like most about shooting macro - not necessarily shooting tiny objects and making them look big (although that's fun too), but having an extreme narrow field of focus. (which is something that a macro lens is good at) |
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I have the 100mm 2.8 and it's a great lens. There's a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it you can get some amazing results. Macro opens up a whole new world of detail which can get addictive. Just understand that your depth of field will take hit and if you stop down (F11-F22), you're also going to need some good lighting.
For flowers, the extra magnification will bring out a new dimension of detail. A quick Google search will show you what you can expect from this lens and you can decide if it is right for you. |
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Nobody has mentioned the actual benefit of a macro lens yet.
They allow you to focus a lot closer than other lenses. A result of this is as was mentioned above, a shallower depth of focus, and all that goes along with it. But, they also work just fine as a regular lens, I use mine as a portrait lens. 
It also functions as a short telephoto 
And of course, it does macro stuff.  DSC_3283-Edit by Zack, on Flickr
 robber fly crop w by Zack, on Flickr
 bee stack close w by Zack, on Flickr
 DSC_3166-Edit by Zack, on Flickr
 DSC_5778-Edit by Zack, on Flickr
 DSC_4047-Edit by Zack, on Flickr
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I have an 85mm 1.8 that gives a nice bokeh but it doesnt focus very close. I will probably shoot with what i have now and if i find situations where the lenses are holding me back I'll look into the lens more.
Canon is supposed to be releasing an 85mm 1.4 is L lens in a few months. It wont be macro but it will interesting to see how it compares. Should be a very nice lens. |
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I have an 85mm 1.8 that gives a nice bokeh but it doesnt focus very close. I will probably shoot with what i have now and if i find situations where the lenses are holding me back I'll look into the lens more. Canon is supposed to be releasing an 85mm 1.4 is L lens in a few months. It wont be macro but it will interesting to see how it compares. Should be a very nice lens. |