enboe Posted February 18, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm on track to visit the Epcot Center 2018 Flower and Garden Festival in 3 weeks. Assuming the new 75 Noctilux doesn't arrive before then, I'm interested in a discussion on the ideal lens for flower and garden photography. I'm thinking the 50 APO, with an emphasis on single or few plant compositions vs my usual 28 for entire landscapes. The Thambar is a little too adventuresome to use for the whole week. What would you take? Eric 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted February 18, 2018 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2018 Eric, a lot depends on access to target plants and their sizes. For similar work I would use my X Vario with 28-75mm zoom lens. That gives me valuable flexibility. A case could be made for the 90mm Macro lens which would cover many scenarios. In the past I got excellent results with a 35mm in situations where you are competing with crowds of visitors, such as at Chelsea flower show. I find that I need to stop down at close ranges in order to produce a desired depth of sharpness. So a fast lens is not essential unless light levels indoors are dire. I would build on your own past experiences and equip yourself accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted February 18, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2018 At a garden / flowers show, I'd bring with me Macro Elmar 90 + Summicron 35. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted February 18, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) For gardens I would prefer a wide angle, but not too wide, max 28. Trees may not fall down. For single flowers, thus macro, it’s a different piece of cake. Edited February 18, 2018 by Gobert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyniev Posted February 18, 2018 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2018 I use 28 or 90 mm ,sometimes, a 50 on my Leica, 28 is good for gardens, 90 best for detail shots. I have use 70-200 mm with my Canon and extension tubes fro macro with the Sony A7R Most of my flower shots are at Bellagio Hotel displays, gardens at tourists places and in my garden- rose bushes, fruit trees blooms like apricots, tulips to bloom in spring....I will be in Japan for the cherry blosson end of March and I will be using the 28 and 90 on the Leica M10, 16-35, 55 and maybe even 55-210 on the Sony A7R. Good shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted February 18, 2018 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) When my 75 Lux comes home from service it will be my preferred lens for things like flowers and butterflies. The relatively long focal length combined with the relatively short focus limit (70 cm) makes it ideal for this usage. Edited February 18, 2018 by evikne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittal Posted February 18, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I like the APO Macro-Elmarit-R on my SL Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/281947-what-is-your-ideal-flower-and-garden-lens-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=3464150'>More sharing options...
tonyniev Posted February 18, 2018 Share #8 Posted February 18, 2018 Quick snapshots today of the blooming apricot tree in the back yard, unfortunately we get freezing temperature in the next 4 nights,hope a few ill survive to be fruits. Elmarit 90 Summarit 50 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 18, 2018 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2018 Any lens, but you MUST use a petal lens hood. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 18, 2018 Share #10 Posted February 18, 2018 Garden, sharp flowers: Biogon-C 35/2.8, Elmar-M 50/2.8 Soft flowers: Sonnar-C 50/1.5 Proxi, macro: Macro-Elmar 90/4, Macro-Adapter-M Light outfit: Elmar-M 50/2.8 + Macro-Adapter-M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted February 18, 2018 Share #11 Posted February 18, 2018 Any lens will do. Macro lens will help. Extension tube will help. Do you want a single bloom or a display? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted February 18, 2018 Share #12 Posted February 18, 2018 The Micro Nikkor 55mm f3.5 (or f2.8) are really good lenses. If you have live view. They focus infinity to 1:2, without the bother of tubes, etc. Works for me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted February 19, 2018 Share #13 Posted February 19, 2018 60mm R macro..fantastic lens and you can add an tele extender as well as a closeup extender...making this lens very versatile.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmx_2 Posted February 19, 2018 Share #14 Posted February 19, 2018 Bring an OUFRO! I always carry this for flower gardens, transforms all you lenses into Macro dito. Stack them for greater magnification. I use mine extensively on my Elmar 24, gives great colors and great DOF! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted February 19, 2018 Share #15 Posted February 19, 2018 IF I was taking my Leica RF (which I typically wouldn't for this type of shooting) I'd put my 135/4 on my Visoflex with a bellows. Instead, what I'd really do is take my m4/3 with my trusty Canon FD 50/3.5 macro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiGun Posted February 19, 2018 Share #16 Posted February 19, 2018 Hi It depense if you are looking for close up, sharper, more bokeh etc. My choices are: Sonnar-C 50/1.5 Noctilux 50/0.95 Apo-Summicron 75/2.0 Here some exemples: https://siggigun.wordpress.com/photography/nature/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 19, 2018 Share #17 Posted February 19, 2018 135 4.0 plus bellows or short focus mount. 90 2.8 and 65 3.5 . These are all small and use same universal focus mount or bellows so no need to lots of weight. 100 2.8 APO if you have live view, i.e. M10 or 240. Then skip 135,90,65. 35 for wide views if you expect to use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted February 19, 2018 Share #18 Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) The Summicron 75 Apo is quite good at this. Same image scale as the 90 Macro Elmar at closest focussing, but (in my opinion) nicer, less ´clinical´ drawing: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 19, 2018 by elgenper 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/281947-what-is-your-ideal-flower-and-garden-lens-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=3465023'>More sharing options...
elgenper Posted February 19, 2018 Share #19 Posted February 19, 2018 And another: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/281947-what-is-your-ideal-flower-and-garden-lens-and-why/?do=findComment&comment=3465024'>More sharing options...
lct Posted February 19, 2018 Share #20 Posted February 19, 2018 Clinical? (90/4 macro, Macro-Adapter-M) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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