100mm & 105mm macro DSLR lens - images & impressions

[alcina]

As per this thread...

This thread is for everyone to post their images from this lens. It will be linked to a master list in the Sticky. Please make sure to include WHICH LENS (100 or 105), your camera brand, settings, strobes and housing set up. This is also the place for you to add your personal, summarized Pros & Cons. Discussions and questions go in separate threads, please!

Please make sure to attach, or better yet embed, some images as these threads are intended to be one stop resources. Please do also add links to your full galleries if you wish, so those who want to see more can easily find more images.

 

[mjh]

For Nikon shooters the 105mm is another must have lens. Can be used for the critters that are a little more shy or used in conjunction with a Tele-converter and or MacroMate type doubler to do "super macro".

 

[Eskasi]

Great lens but very specialized....don't expect to do portraits as you can with the 60mm... The focal length also means you have to be a certain distance away from the subject.....not an issue if you are shooting skittish subjects. However, if you are shooting in less than gin clear water, it will mean potentially less sharpness or particulate matter showing up. When used in conjunction with diopters, the minimum focal distance decreases meaning you can get closer for much greater magnification.....a real boon to those that want to do "super-macro"

This arrow head crab was taken with a 105 and no diopter;

 

[spt29970]

I agree that a 100 mm macro (or 105 in the Nikon world) is a must have lens. It is great when working with skittish subjects and with MacroMate (or other wet diopter) you can do some 2:1 work. The other advantage is that it focuses quickly and is razor sharp. Here is an image with my EOS 5d with the bare 100mm



Here is one with the 100mm + MacroMate Wet diopter lens


As usual, click on the images for more details.

 

[mikerault]

100mm Macro, Canon 20D, Ikelite housing, dual DS51 strobes, Mazatlan

Mike