New Glass!

[Kelly]

So.....I got a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to play around with it briefly today. Looks like I'm gonna have me some fun!


Tulip


Lilac floret

[Bill_K]

I'm jealous...my next investment will be a macro.

[Kelly]

My interest in photography began from experimenting with close-up work, so it made sense for me to make that my first lens purchase. I don't subscribe to the "recommended" order of buying lenses. Big surprise, huh?

[HaloGirl]

Gorgeous lilac!

I'm jealous, too, because I love macro shots, but I'm not inclined to get a digital SLR - I'm happy enough with my current Canon.

I look forward to seeing more.

[Kelly]

I'm happy enough with my current Canon.

There are certainly advantages to both! (FYI - Angel and I have the same Canon compact) Yesterday when I was out in the yard experimenting with the macro lens, there were lots of cute chickadees in the flowering trees. There was no way I could get a decent shot of them with the lens I was using - and had I had the compact strapped to my hip - I could have had a field day with the great zoom capability. I do still love my compact, Angel!

[Matt]

compacts are pretty good for macro as well due to the small sensor and magnification of the lens.
Nothing beats a good 40-60mm macro prime though... especially for portraits. Kelly, wait until you attach an extension tube on that one to get more magnification.

[Kelly]

Kelly, wait until you attach an extension tube on that one to get more magnification.

Ahhhh - you know me too well.

[Kelly]

If I had an extra 80 grand, I'm sure I wouldn't buy this . . . but it certainly makes this guy happy. Price tag - $79,200!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um5yR3I_P-c