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Hey I'm just looking at the t3i and its on sale. So Im wondering whats the cheapest macro lens for it that I could get that would still work good for brick filming.
Thanks a ton
OsomStudios
Do you want a prime or a zoom lens?
Do you want a prime or a zoom lens?
A prime.
Thanks
OsomStudios
If you want cheap, just pick up a nifty fifty. Cheap as chips.
If you want cheap, just pick up a nifty fifty. Cheap as chips.
Thanks a ton. I looked it up and it said it has a minimum focus range of 1.5 feet which seems quite far for brick filming I was thinking more like 5 inches or so. Are there any other good macro lenses.
And what about the standard lens that comes with the T3i is it any good for brick filming? Whats the minimum focus distance?
Thanks a ton
OsomStudios
Last edited by osomstudios (June 12, 2014 (05:34pm))
I Googled it and here are my findings:
The website say that the minimum focus is 0.25m.
However, when I test this with my camera it's a lot closer than that. By my approximate guessing I'd say it's about three or four inches.
I've used the default lens many times (seeing that it is my only lens lower than 20mm) to brickfilm and it works fine (for me). I'd recommend it, but it really depends on what you need your frame to look like.
I Googled it and here are my findings:
The website say that the minimum focus is 0.25m.
However, when I test this with my camera it's a lot closer than that. By my approximate guessing I'd say it's about three or four inches.I've used the default lens many times (seeing that it is my only lens lower than 20mm) to brickfilm and it works fine (for me). I'd recommend it, but it really depends on what you need your frame to look like.
Ok thanks a ton. I think I'm fine if I can get okly close shots. But I would really like to see a pic of how close it can focus without zoom. If someone wouldn't mind posting one that would be much appreciated.
Thanks a ton
Osomstudios
Here's my default answer to this and similar questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMcfTzvq9do
Find a macro one on ebay or someplace, you're probably looking at around $100.
Sweet thanks a ton guys. All this info really helps.
Thanks again
OsomStudios
Buying a cheap lens is a bad idea. I would invest some money in getting a solid lens. It's worth the money plus lenses last much than camera bodies.
There is a difference sometimes between cheap and well, cheap. Many photographers love their affordable 50 MM lenses.
My 50mm is my favourite lens, and its the cheapest I have,
Buying a cheap lens is a bad idea. I would invest some money in getting a solid lens. It's worth the money plus lenses last much than camera bodies.
Do you have any recommended lenses that you think are worth the money? I'm also thinking about buying a T3i, but I'm waiting until I can line up all the equipment I need to make sure that I don't waste money on something that won't work for my purposes.
I have one of these with a Nikkor to Canon adapter and it one of the most useful, best lenses I have. I am also using a 3Ti.
Thanks a ton guys for all the great help. I got the T3i its awesome.
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