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Tokina 11mm/16mm

GHNelson

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35mm is very wide for a macro. I'd only recommend it if you're only planning on shooting stationary objects and have plenty of time to set up. For any sort of moving/wildlife shots its going to be very tricky.

The Tokina 11-16 is meant to be a decent lens, enjoy your SWA, mine almost never comes off the camera!
 
Hi Big Tom
Ive taken your advise on board....I don't want to be bothered with setting up equipment etc.....for taking Macro photos
I just want to take some decent pictures.
What lenses do you recommend for taking moving objects.
I liked the photo of the Cory on one of the topics.

Regards
hoggie
 
hoggie don't forget to post some samples taken outdoors with Tokina 11mm/16mm please :D

Cheers,
Mike
 
Im a bit out of touch as to whats available in terms of macro lenses these days (I use a Sigma 150mm), but I'd suggets going for something around the 100mm mark. The Tamron 90mm used to get recommended a lot for those on a budget, but the prices of lenses have shot up so much in the last few years that I guess even one of those will be pretty expensive.

The other consideration for shooting fish in aquaria is lighting - unless you have incredibly bright tank lights you're going to need flash, preferably off-camera in order to avoid reflections from the glass.

Also, don't be afraid of second hand equipment from reputable sources. Try the classifieds forums at places like talkphotography.
 
Hi gang
Thanks for the replies.
Ive had a look at some Macros :arrow:
http://www.onestop-digital.com/index.ph ... t_id=33826
http://www.onestop-digital.com/index.ph ... t_id=33830
http://www.onestop-digital.com/index.ph ... t_id=33645
Not too sure on which one to purchase.....
It will be another month before I can get one of the above so can your good selves help out.
The Tokina 11mm/16mm has been dispatched from Hong Kong so I should get it with-in the next week.
If they let the aeroplane land that is :lol:
Cheers
hoggie
 
Tom said:
Although if anyone else has used the others, chime in now ;)
Hi Tom
Just me and you here for the moment...
Do you think the build of the Sigma is comparable with the Tokina whats the pros and cons of the 3 i mentioned I haven't a clue.
hoggi
 
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