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I think you nailed it about the focus throw after 1m. I was trying to work out why I was having such a difficult time doing landscape shots with this lens, missing focus so often, despite all the focusing aids on my Fuji cameras. And you're right, it's that there's such a small range to use between 1m and infinity. Obviously it's marketed as a macro lens, so that's where it really shines. I have the 7artisans lens, but it looks to be exactly the same.
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I bought a TTArtisan 40mm f2.8 macro for well under $100. It's 1:1 macro, very sharp, and also works great for street photography on my M43 bodies. Metal body, metal mount, yet not too heavy. Personally, I have found Meike lenses to be generally inferior to TTArtisan and 7Artisans.
I am about to buy a full frame camera for shooting jewelry photos. My budget is relatively tight at the moment, so I can only afford a macro lens. I was a little sad about it in the beginning, but your video changed it! Thank you very much!
I found that the my copy of the Laowa macro lens' sharpness was significantly worse nearing infinity focus than at the maximum macro magnification. I had a first edition 7artisans Macro, and the sharpness was much better for some reason when nearing infinity focus! I also enjoyed the rendition that the lens gave to the defocused background when taking photos of birds!
This is a great video. My wife is into photography and i know almost nothing. I would like to get her a macro lens for a present - is this a good one? We have a Canon T8i camera
It is pre owned - but if getting pre owned I would buy from a reputable sight for camera gear and lenses 😬- I too think he should have said third or half the price pre owned though
Check out some well regarded and affordable full frame macro lenses, such as the Nikon Micro Nikkor 55/2.8 or 55/3.5 1:2 macro, Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90/2.8 1:1, Vivitar 100/2.8 1:1. For much closer macro to cover full frame, check out a Kodak Cine 25/1.9 lens. It is mentioned in Manual of Close-Up Photography by Lefkowitz, Lester.
I don't see the point. Just get a 35mm prime macro full frame lens. On most systems, there is such lens for 300-500 USD. The 35mm glass translates to about the same focal length in crop model as this lens - plus you can use it as a standard 35mm prime, which is very versatile prime. With this lens, you're paying extra for _not_ being able to shoot full-frame.
I’ve got the laowa 90mm f2.8 2x macro full frame lens. At $450 it might seem expensive, but it’s incredibly sharp and an APO lens. I was very curious about the lens you’re reviewing only to be disappointed that it’s APSC.
@@mysiph I love my 7artisans 50mm f1.05 and my Ttartisans 90mm f1.25. I’m very appreciative that these companies are making very affordable, high quality, L-mount, full frame lenses.
My go-to macro in this focal length is the Micro-Nikkor AF-D 60mm f2.8D. Adapted the slightly cheaper non-D version is optically identical. It’s great as a portrait lens, walk around, or macro of course. This lens is so good it’s the only lens other than the Leica 35mm f2 Summicron that I have two copies of.
I loved my canon 100 f/2 macro lens and used it for both macro and portraits. I am making the switch over to Fuji currently and I’m trying to find some thing that will basically replace that lens. I was using a full frame body, so I’m hoping to find the crop sensor equivalent of this lens basically for Fuji. Any good tips anyone? I know the 60 mm crop sensor equivalent on a full frame is about 90 mm, so maybe this would be a good option?
I was interested in purchasing this lens but it’s not available in a Nikon F mount. That’s a shame. It’s even available for $20 off if you provide an email address. Disappointed-seems like it’s only available for mirrorless cameras.
Just stop it down and you'll get more leeway. Don't shoot wide open and aim for the eye, you'll need a really steady hand or be ready to get frustrated really fast
I have that lens, the Brightin star version, but it's the same lens. I'm testing it now. I think they each have their advantages, if you need the 2x, then I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Pergear lens.
@@PandaPan773 you're best bet is probably a 3rd party lens like Tokina, Tamron or Sigma, and used. I'd personally recommend the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 lens though. I honestly wouldn't go shorter focal length than 100mm unless you like scaring off Insects & Arachnids...
@@markwiemelsI'm in the U.S., I checked on two different androids(Samsung and Pixel), and it sent both of them to the macro lens in the Amazon app. Hopefully it still gives you the credit for clicking the link.
Aussies must be getting ripped off - near AUD $450 for the RF mount...no thank you. APS-C anyway, so vignetting on a FF body - I prefer to not use crop mode in camera. PS doesn't say if the lens is 1:1 or 2:1 etc - I believe the Laowa is 2:1. PPS the problem with using a 60mm macro lens is working distance - any Insect or Arachnid that's easily spooked will have long since taken off once you get close enough for 1:1 imaging, let alone 2:1...this is why 100mm macro lenses have long since been considered de rigueur.
It’s 1:1. When companies have those absurd prices, in Australia (where I live too), they just can’t be bothered to stock the lens on Amazon Australia, so they just put some stupid price, and if you pay it, they ship from Amazon USA. So they aren’t really trying to sell it here. EBay is sometimes a good place to check, often the prices are inline with the US prices I quote.
@@markwiemels Amazon Australia is a crapfest JOKE. Poor selection range ~10% of what Amazon US has, overpriced by like 200% vs Amazon US, never any stock...easier just to buy from Amazon US or eBay like you said...most local Aussie distributors and retailers engage in HEAVY price gouging though...and it didn't help that our federal government protected these bastards by introducing a GST on Internet purchased items (which it unlawfully enforces quite a fair bit).
@@markwiemels true, but still some brands make converters for new camera models to use older lens, but not for older camera to use new lens. I really want to try this... 😭
I don't believe that is the case, but this is why I disclose that the lens was free, so that you can make up you own mind. The truth is, I'm at a point in life, that you can't really influence my opinion by giving me a free camera lens. I have 100's of products that I get for free, and I don't make videos about them, because I can't recommend them.
