I used the canon 100 mm 2.8 macro lens today for the first time with the ikelite flat port. I am pleased with the results (on my site, section Mauritius), but i was a bit surprised about the distance i had to keep between the lens and object. On dry land, i can get much closer. Underwater need to keep more distance, and from time to time i had the feeling i had the object not 'big enough', because i couldn't get closer.
I've already read something on wetpixel about using a 'woody wet diopter' Were i live, nobody has ever heard of it. Anyone has a usefull link to get some more info on this?
Tx,
Jochen
I use a Woody's Diopter with my 105mm. I really like how it lets me reduce the focal length of the lens. It is relatively inexpensive, effective and easily removed underwater. I imagine that the optical quality is not a crisp as other diopter options, like the macro mate, but it is a good quality lens for the price.
One Tip: Use the same port for both the 105 & 60mm lens. Fewer ports or extensions to carry or equipment swaps needed. The 60mm will work perfectly in most ports for the 105 lens.
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Dave
I have been thinking about this too lately as I am planning on my next set up. The problem with using 60mm in a 105 port is you actually can't get as close as the 60mm allow, the port will touch the subject. But I keep thinking how often I really get that close to the subject, if it's a nudibranch yes, if it's fish, they will be long gone. Then if it's a nudibranch, I would be likely shooting with the 105. Are there people out there thinking or gone thru wHat I am thinking ?
I have been thinking about this too lately as I am planning on my next set up. The problem with using 60mm in a 105 port is you actually can't get as close as the 60mm allow, the port will touch the subject. But I keep thinking how often I really get that close to the subject, if it's a nudibranch yes, if it's fish, they will be long gone. Then if it's a nudibranch, I would be likely shooting with the 105. Are there people out there thinking or gone thru wHat I am thinking ?
It's probably less than 2 inches. Honestly, it's pretty hard to light something that close even with the shorter 60 port so I think it does not make much difference.
Dave
It's probably less than 2 inches. Honestly, it's pretty hard to light something that close even with the shorter 60 port so I think it does not make much difference.
Dave
Along this subject, is it popular or if anyone shoot with a 105VR with a Kenko 1.4x ?
If this is not very a smart idea, then I wouldn't consider modular macro port anymore, just get a 105 port and forget about it. I do have a woody diopter I love very much.
