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JerseyJoe
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I see some amazing photos of coins here and I'm looking for a good all around camera as well as something for macro
shots of coins. What I can came up with is the EOS Rebel T4i EF-S 18-55 IS IIlens kit with EF-S 55_250 mm f/4-5.6 IS II and for macro EF-S 60 mm f/2.8 macro USM I want to be happy
with the camera but do not know if this is overkill. All opinions appreciated.
shots of coins. What I can came up with is the EOS Rebel T4i EF-S 18-55 IS IIlens kit with EF-S 55_250 mm f/4-5.6 IS II and for macro EF-S 60 mm f/2.8 macro USM I want to be happy
with the camera but do not know if this is overkill. All opinions appreciated.
A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because it's trust is not in the branch but it's own wings.
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in the same price range. I see some people going with 150 mm but the ptice really jumps to almost double.
<< <i>Here is a EF 100 mm f/2.8 macro
in the same price range. I see some people going with 150 mm but the ptice really jumps to almost double. >>
This is what I use and it is excellent.
and I like their 18-200 for 99 % of my non coin shooting
and like the others said
a long macro lens for coins
do not get the combo package as its the same that I have
but I never use those 2 lenses as one lens takes the place of the 2 for my usual non coin shooting
you can get a body separate
and the lens separate
look at B&H for all your equipment, you won't go wrong
Main decision
canon vs nikon
way to choose
what do your friends use, then do the same so you can share
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<< <i>If I remember right I saw a pic. of your set up once Russ. It was on a crowded desk. >>
Somebody's not as new to the forum as it looks if he knows about Russ's old point and shoot.
boards here in about 2003. I had a bad accident about two years ago and am now
ready to come back refreshed and a lot wiser (subjective). Want to enjoy the hobby
more and not worry about returns on investment at all. Don't want to hide or dwell
on my past but I am always open to and answer private messages. I sometimes
would think of Russ' NCNE no complaints no excuses or was it NENC. My mind wanders.
Also while I was posting before my wife ran out and bought the canon T4I with the
18-55 mm also separately a 70-300 mm zoom. That just leaves a good >100 mm
micro lens to go after.
and a couple lights that gave off I think 5000K. Supposedly all spectrum of light.
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<< <i>I have a cheap copy stand like this. and a ott light
and a couple lights that gave off I think 5000K. Supposedly all spectrum of light. >>
That stand is too short to use long lenses. It might be too short even for a 100mm. Might work with 60mm but you'll have a tough time lighting your coins. You might need a new stand.
The T4i is an excellent choice. I don't know of a body that will give a better macro result.
Rather than a macro lens, you might consider a setup like I use, with duplication lens on bellows. One nice thing about it is the camera comes off the setup easily for other uses, leaving the setup intact and ready for your next coin session. It will also give you as good or better quality vs a macro lens and enables you go well beyond 1:1 for variety shots, if that's your thing. Plus, it's cheaper. Copy stand, bellows, and lens all together will cost less than the 100mm macro.
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