Mary Reibey

[Grumpy John]

If you don't know who this take a look at a $20 note (Australian).
Taken with my brand new Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro. Not the best image as it was a quick set up on the kitchen with only available light.
I can see that I am going to have some fun with this lens.

EXIF Data:
Canon 7DII
Tokina AT-X Pro D 100mm f2.8 macro lens
F2.8
1/125 Sec.
ISO 1250
Aperture Priority
Spot Metering
Expanded AF Area (5 points)
+2 stops exposure

[Isac]

A lousy $20!! You tight ar--. You've inspired me to get out my 60mm and "compare the pair"

[Isac]

Same pic done with the 60mm Tamron Macro. A bit soft in the lower right corner, the note was not perfectly flat.
This is the exif: 1/80 sec | f:2 | ISO 4000 | 60 mm | Aperture priority | Multi-segment.

[Grumpy John]

Your image is quite sharp Isac, what were the lighting conditions like?
I have added the EXIF Data to my OP.

[Isac]

Lighting was supplied by Mr Sun and Mrs Clearday through a large opening in the wall, commonly called a "Window".
Exposure Time: 1/80 sec | f/2 | ISO: ISO 4000 | Aperture priority | Multi-segment | 60 mm | Focus 1:1

[Grumpy John]

Just for interest I measured the photographed area on a $20 note and it is ~25.5mm x 16.2mm. As the sensor size of my Canon 7D II is 22.4mm x 15.0mm I have an almost 1:1 image.
If I had focused a tad closer I would have achieved a 1:1 image.

[Grumpy John]

A bit more playing around.

#1 The other side of the $20. This time using a ring flash and taking a bit more time with the setup.


#2 A ten cent coin.


#3 An old sixpence, that's 5 cents to you young'ns.

[Isac]

Nice work mate, you're images are nice and crisp and well lit.

[kevinj]

Ha Ha Ha,,hate to tell you this John but your hooked,the macro bugs got you.Have fun with the new lens.

[Grumpy John]

Ooh yeah, hooked big time. Just practicing on inanimate objects at the moment.

[kevinj]

Go for the bugs,insects are a challenge,Bee`s on flowers are an easy way to start.