Macro Lens Chip Pr0n (1 Viewer)

[justsomedude]

She just arrived today.

I haven't really had time to take her for a thorough test drive, but the first sample is showing some promise...

I might have to pull some sets out and start some new pr0n threads with this puppy!

 

[catalyzeme]

Nice! I've tried with a macro attachment on a normal zoom lens. Nice macro lens is not in the budget for me. That looks pretty good. Hotstamps in general I think are best looked at in actual size though, haha.

 

[chubbyone]

She just arrived today.

I haven't really had time to take her for a thorough test drive, but the first sample is showing some promise...

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I might have to pull some sets out and start some new pr0n threads with this puppy!

Little chromatic aberration around the stamping, are you correcting for that in Lightroom? Light looks like it needs to be diffused a bit more, or bounced.

That’s said, I like the composition and sharpness!

 

[ellased]

some old pics. added some tube extenders to my macro lens to get a 1.6x.

 

[bentax1978]

Took these a couple years ago.

 

[TroyMan]

Looks fantastic! I was online researching and shopping macro lenses myself. What focal length did you go with? And what type of body/lens? I have a Nikon D800s, so I'm gotta locked in to Nikkor (or compatible) lenses.

 

[upNdown]

Took these a couple years ago.

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Middle picture too close!
The picture of the security dot is pissa, and the first closeup is gorgeous. But that middle picture is clinically gross, with all those hairy fibers. It's like knowing how the hot dogs are made - TMI.

 

[bentax1978]

Looks fantastic! I was online researching and shopping macro lenses myself. What focal length did you go with? And what type of body/lens? I have a Nikon D800s, so I'm gotta locked in to Nikkor (or compatible) lenses.

I’ve had macro lenses ranging from 35mm to 200mm. Currently I have a 35, 60, 100, and 150. The 200 was spectacular (with a price tag to match), but honestly a bit long and impossible to handhold. Even a decent tripod wasn’t quite enough to get everything out of that lens.

I actually have both a 60mm and 150mm lens with Nikon mounts that I haven’t used in years. If you want to try either of them, just cover shipping and I’ll send it down to you to play around with.

 

[bentax1978]

Middle picture too close!
The picture of the security dot is pissa, and the first closeup is gorgeous. But that middle picture is clinically gross, with all those hairy fibers. It's like knowing how the hot dogs are made - TMI.

You end up seeing all sorts of things you don't normally notice when you approach 1:1 with a macro lens. This isn't all that close up, but I didn't even notice the spider webs until I took the picture.

 

[CraigT78]

Don't make me pull out my macro

 

[dbertheau]

Looks fantastic! I was online researching and shopping macro lenses myself. What focal length did you go with? And what type of body/lens? I have a Nikon D800s, so I'm gotta locked in to Nikkor (or compatible) lenses.

Good info here...http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/best-macro-lenses.htm

I've got a Nikon D810 and a D610. I use this 200mm...http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200mm-micro.htm.
And this 105mm...http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/105vr.htm.

Both are great.

When I'm not so lazy I'll take some photos with both.

 

[MistaRaap]

Very cool stuff! I'd like to see more of these..

 

[justsomedude]

Wasn't a fan of the first lens I received. So I sent it back for the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di VC. And I can say I'm happy with this lens.

First samples on the Stardust Poker Mansion house molds...

 

[bentax1978]

Wasn't a fan of the first lens I received. Sent it back for the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP.

Good choice, the Tamron 90mm is one of my favorites. Love that lens, really high IQ for the money.

 

[MistaRaap]

Sweet chips! Good pics

 

[dbertheau]

Good info here...http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/best-macro-lenses.htm

I've got a Nikon D810 and a D610. I use this 200mm...http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200mm-micro.htm.
And this 105mm...http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/105vr.htm.

Both are great.

When I'm not so lazy I'll take some photos with both.

Here's some photos recently snapped with the 105mm.
Hand held from about 6", manual focus, moving in and out until focused (kinda like shooting the rifle at the range...shooting between breaths!).
One or two remote flashes, depending on the photo.

Crystal Park High Denominations Security Feature

Crystal Park $100 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $100 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front and rear.

Crystal Park $1000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $1000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front and rear.

Crystal Park $5000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $5000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens Lighted from front.

 

[MistaRaap]

Here's some photos recently snapped with the 105mm.
Hand held from about 6", manual focus, moving in and out until focused (kinda like shooting the rifle at the range...shooting between breaths!).
One or two remote flashes, depending on the photo.

Crystal Park High Denominations Security Feature

Crystal Park $100 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $100 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front and rear.

Crystal Park $1000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $1000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front and rear.

Crystal Park $5000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens
Lighted from front.

Crystal Park $5000 Security Feature

• dbertheau
• Mar 12, 2018

Nikon D810, 105mm Macro Lens Lighted from front.

Pretty sweet stuff here. What do the security features actually consist of. It looks like just a blob of metal infused into the chip, is it as simple as that?

 

[Nex]

The security on the $100 appears to just be some semi-translucent plastic pin that's been baked into the chip. Don't know about the higher denoms.
Edit: One of the security features, that is. $100 also has the micro-dot on the inlay.

 

[dbertheau]

Pretty sweet stuff here. What do the security features actually consist of. It looks like just a blob of metal infused into the chip, is it as simple as that?

The security on the $100 appears to just be some semi-translucent plastic pin that's been baked into the chip. Don't know about the higher denoms.
Edit: One of the security features, that is. $100 also has the micro-dot on the inlay.

All of the Crystal Park higher denominations ($100s, $1000s and the $5000s) do have both the micro-dot and the embedded translucent "plastic pin". Not really sure the material that "plastic pin" made from.

 

[MatB]

You end up seeing all sorts of things you don't normally notice when you approach 1:1 with a macro lens. This isn't all that close up, but I didn't even notice the spider webs until I took the picture.

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Wow... what chip was that on?

 

[MatB]

I do want to be able to take some nice close up shots like these, but also some out in the world shots.

Any recommendations on a somewhat smaller camera with interchangeable lenses?
Something that doesnt make me look like a weekend photographer?

Anyone have good things to say about the mirrorless cameras?

 

[gopherblue]

I do want to be able to take some nice close up shots like these, but also some out in the world shots.

Any recommendations on a somewhat smaller camera with interchangeable lenses?
Something that doesnt make me look like a weekend photographer?

Anyone have good things to say about the mirrorless cameras?

Yes. Fuji X-E2 or X-T2 are superb mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and the Fuji XF lenses for these cameras are nothing short of amazing.

 

[MatB]

Yes. Fuji X-E2 or X-T2 are superb mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and the Fuji XF lenses for these cameras are nothing short of amazing.

Thanks. i'll look at those. Maybe more $ than i want to spend for a casual camera (yeah i know, you get what you pay for).

Was hoping there may be a $1k or under one that suits my needs. So many out there, tough to wade through all the reviews.

 

[Chris La Mantia]

Looks fantastic! I was online researching and shopping macro lenses myself. What focal length did you go with? And what type of body/lens? I have a Nikon D800s, so I'm gotta locked in to Nikkor (or compatible) lenses.

I use a Sigma 105mm macro on my D750 and D7200. Pretty happy with it. I also have an old Nikkor 55mm manual focus macro and its extension tube.

If you can find them, the Nikon 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T filters work well for glass over 85mm or so (many regular close up filters start to fall down on longer focal lengths but the Nikon filters are multi element). I hear good things about the Tokina 100mm macro as well. And of course the Nikon 105 macro is awesome but pricey.

 

[justsomedude]

I use a Sigma 105mm macro on my D750 and D7200. Pretty happy with it. I also have an old Nikkor 55mm manual focus macro and its extension tube.

If you can find them, the Nikon 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T filters work well for glass over 85mm or so (many regular close up filters start to fall down on longer focal lengths but the Nikon filters are multi element). I hear good things about the Tokina 100mm macro as well. And of course the Nikon 105 macro is awesome but pricey.

My Tokina was a hot mess... slow to focus and bad CA. Sent it back for the Tamron, which I love.

Would love to see some shots from your Sigma!

 

[Chris La Mantia]

Shots with the Sigma 105mm Macro on a Nikon D7200, handheld with Optical Stabilization on. (Just realized I forgot to take my watermark off, sorry!) First one is the uncropped frame, second one is cropped in on the mold.

 

[Chris La Mantia]

More shots with the Sigma 105mm Macro. These are with no Lightroom adjustments (other than bringing up exposure 2/3 stop) so no CA or distortion compensation. First chip is my crappy set (not even the china clay Wallsons but some slugged plastic clone of them) and a ceramic sample chip.

 

[Krony]

Next glass on my list will be a macro lens, this is about as close as i can get with current one.

 

[justsomedude]

Oversized inlay? That looks cool.

 

[Krony]

Oversized inlay? That looks cool.

Yea when i had them made they only had 3 shaped inlays at that time and i had 5 denoms so i went with round on the bottom chip and used the oversized round on the top chip.