gaetan69 Posted December 7, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, i need help, which macro lens to choose to culinaires photo ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted December 7, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2022 Sigma 70 2.8 Macro L Art. Any shorter macro lens will give too much distortion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted December 7, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, gaetan69 said: Hi, i need help, which macro lens to choose to culinaires photo ? for the Leica S or SL2S ???? this is the Leica S Thread Edited December 7, 2022 by frame-it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaetan69 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, frame-it said: for the Leica S or SL2S ???? this is the Leica S Thread Sl2s Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaetan69 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted December 7, 2022 2 hours ago, jaapv said: Sigma 70 2.8 Macro L Art. Any shorter macro lens will give too much distortion. And : SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted December 7, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, gaetan69 said: Sl2s so perhaps you should post in the SL forum area, not the S area Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaetan69 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted December 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, i need help, which macro lens to choose to culinaires photo ? :SL2s thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted December 7, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 7, 2022 What are you having difficulty with in making a lens selection? Your lens should depend on your working distance and your need for foreshortening. If you're shooting from directly above, likely the 60mm focal length range will be your choice. If you're shooting at an angle, a 100-105 would likely work better as it will get you back further from the subject and allow for a more natural viewing angle. I myself prefer an MC21 adapted EF mount Sigma 150mm f/2.8 OS macro for most studio purposes as it gives better DOF control and a further-yet working distance. It's really a matter of choice driven by the needs of the shoot. Probably the Sigma 105 is the most versatile focal length for general studio work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 7, 2022 Share #9 Posted December 7, 2022 Indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 7, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 7, 2022 1 hour ago, gaetan69 said: And : SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Would work as well As any reasonably long lens that allows close focus Light is more important for this kind of photography as is preparing the food in a manner that shows well on a photo. The taste is irrelevant, so for instance spray with oil for a nice shine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaetan69 Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted December 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, hepcat said: What are you having difficulty with in making a lens selection? Your lens should depend on your working distance and your need for foreshortening. If you're shooting from directly above, likely the 60mm focal length range will be your choice. If you're shooting at an angle, a 100-105 would likely work better as it will get you back further from the subject and allow for a more natural viewing angle. I myself prefer an MC21 adapted EF mount Sigma 150mm f/2.8 OS macro for most studio purposes as it gives better DOF control and a further-yet working distance. It's really a matter of choice driven by the needs of the shoot. Probably the Sigma 105 is the most versatile focal length for general studio work. SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Is good choice ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwm Posted December 7, 2022 Share #12 Posted December 7, 2022 Not actually eating the food is an appalling thought 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted December 7, 2022 Share #13 Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, gaetan69 said: SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Is good choice ? Excellent choice in 'L-mount'. Use combination on a tripod with suitable lighting. Edited December 7, 2022 by dkCambridgeshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted December 7, 2022 Share #14 Posted December 7, 2022 3 hours ago, gaetan69 said: SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Is good choice ? Yes, it's a good choice. But the beauty of the L mount mirrorless is that you can also use just about any manual focus lens from just about any manufacturer. I had a Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm and a Nikkor Macro 105 that worked fine using a Nikon to Leica L adapter. I've since sold them as I've just never gotten on well with the backwards focusing helix and aperture rings. I also have a 60mm Konica Hexanon-Macro that works quite nicely with an adapter. Go with what works for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 7, 2022 Share #15 Posted December 7, 2022 Please do not start multiple threads on the same subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted December 7, 2022 Share #16 Posted December 7, 2022 5 hours ago, gaetan69 said: SIGMA 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art ? Is good choice ? Can you describe your style of food photography? I'm asking because you might not need a macro lens at all. Macro lenses generally focus down to 1:1 or 1:2, which is an area of 24x36mm or 48x72mm. That's quite small. I've done a fair amount of food photography at weddings. In that situation, you want to show at-least a plate of food, and usually some context around it (servers, table setting, etc.). I sometimes cropped-in to something as small as a cupcake, but even then I could get by with a normal lens at minimum focus. With that in mind, my suggestion for "which lens for culinary photography" is the same as for anything else: an APO-Summicron-SL. They all focus to 120x180mm, which should be enough. The focal length depends on your preference, but anything between 50 and 90mm can be made to work. There's a psychological effect at work: we are used to looking at food from a certain distance. You don't want to go too wide (where your lens/eyes is almost touching the food), or too long (more than arm's length), unless it's for effect. I mention the Summicrons because they are "the best," and therefore "the best at culinaire." Frankly, any lens in that range will work, except maybe M lenses that don't focus close. You probably already own a suitable lens. The real secret to this type of photography isn't the lens, it's the lighting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted December 21, 2022 Share #17 Posted December 21, 2022 On 12/8/2022 at 12:38 AM, huwm said: Not actually eating the food is an appalling thought In the few times that I've shot food for promotional purposes, we all ate it afterwards! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylonia Posted February 7, 2023 Share #18 Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) On 12/7/2022 at 8:21 PM, BernardC said: I've done a fair amount of food photography at weddings. In that situation, you want to show at-least a plate of food, and usually some context around it (servers, table setting, etc.). I sometimes cropped-in to something as small as a cupcake, but even then I could get by with a normal lens at minimum focus. --- snip --- The focal length depends on your preference, but anything between 50 and 90mm can be made to work. To cover the range as focal length between 50 and 90 mm, and not changing fixed focal lenses between. (Tip / hint for topic starter) What about using a Panasonic zoom 24-105mm / F 4.0 that cover the entire range in one lens, including very close-focus, as it has "macro" abilities. (Including image stabilisation as a combination of the body + lens itself). Shall be not as good as native Leica lenses, but I think much more versatile and "quick" in those situations. Also at close-focus (macro) distances, the Panasonic lens does a better job than expected for a zoom lens. Check if you can rent such a lens, for some practical usage and evaluation of lens qualities for these occasions. And you know if it could be a good balance in just taking pictures and the stress of fast changing situations by such events. Nothing "nice" food in a restaurant. Just my evening supper at home. 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 7, 2023 by Babylonia Quote 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/353747-hi-i-need-help-which-macro-lens-to-choose-to-culinaires-photo/?do=findComment&comment=4675383'>More sharing options...
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