Project 52: Week 17
Week 17 (Feb 26): MACRO LENS!
I got a macro lens this week! Finally! The Nikon 105, 2.8 :) Not only is it a great macro lens, but I've heard that it works really well as a portrait lens too, so double yay! I've had my eye on it for over a year and I nearly got it for my birthday, but then we had some major car repairs, a vacation, my sister's baby shower gift, Christmas, etc. that all needed our financial attention a little more than my hobby. So I've been putting it off until a time when I'd feel better about a splurge. However, it recently went on sale, and I couldn't resist any longer. I love it so much even though I still haven't had a lot of time to test it out (spring flowers, watch out!).
Here are a couple of my favorite shots from it so far. I tried desperately to a get a good snowflake shot with it yesterday, but it was just didn't happen for one reason or another. I think I need to get more familiar with how the lens works and then by next winter I'll be ready for those teeny flakes.
Comments
Thank you so much for joining us again! Sorry for not getting to you sooner; busy weekend.
Annie- I absolutely love everything in B&W, especially portraits though :)
Cathy- I can get as close as about 6 inches to the subject. there's also a focus option for close-up shots that is different from standard distance shots (so the camera doesn't have to spend so much time searching for focus when I am using it for more "normal" purposes). It's a little different than the lenses I'm used to, so I'm still figuring it all out.
Jen- I saved up for a long time to get this lens (prior to this I used extension tubes for macro shots, but I used them so much that I wore out the connectors and they no longer worked). and even then when I finally had saved up as much as I wanted to we had a slew of more important bills to take care of so it was delayed even longer. but it ended up working out for the best in the long run because I was able to buy it on sale and now I definitely appreciate it with no buyers remorse or spending guilt. I really wish photography weren't such an expensive hobby. It will definitely be a while before any new purchases. But I like the idea of making what you have work, and your pictures prove that you can do that!