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Scott Roberts · April 4th, 2004, 05:47 PM

hello

i just found this forum, and it's been very helpful with
the questions that i have about shooting macro (and
yes, i've read all the previous threads.)

i'm doing a video close-up of a person, with a coverage
area of about the size of the eye. i can get this with
the normal macro (zoomed out, about 2 inches from
the face), but it would make things a bit easier if i
could be a little further away (i'm worried about casting
a shadow, and actually bumping into the subject.)

does the WD-58H have ANY effect on the standard
macro function? even a little bit would tip the scales
towards me buying it, since i want it anyways. or is
my only real option one of the century precision optics
diopters (a little expensive at $210)? any advice as
to which one, +2, +4 or +7, would be best for all-around
use?

thanks for your reply, and for all the help you've (collectively)
already given me!

scott

Robin Davies-Rollinson · April 5th, 2004, 01:06 AM

The WD-58H will lessen the minimum focus distance compared to the standard internal lens. The downside is that you can't get as tight (since you're starting with a wider angle.)
A diopter is always the better way to lower your focus distance.
Still, the WD-58H is a nice piece of glass - much better than the cheaper alternatives, so treat yourself anyway. You won't regret it.)

Robin

Graham Bernard · April 5th, 2004, 01:30 AM

Yup, WD58 here - excellent lens .. used it recently for a "tight" shot . . made all the difference for the client and has already paid for itself over the last 1 year. Don't use it all the time but when I do I'm always amazed at the quality and the "lack" of peripheral "bending" . . .technical term is ? .. . Anways it works for me and it look-s-kool on the front of the cammie too!

Grazie

April 4th, 2004, 05:47 PM	#1
Scott Roberts Tourist Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1	WD-58H and macro hello i just found this forum, and it's been very helpful with the questions that i have about shooting macro (and yes, i've read all the previous threads.) i'm doing a video close-up of a person, with a coverage area of about the size of the eye. i can get this with the normal macro (zoomed out, about 2 inches from the face), but it would make things a bit easier if i could be a little further away (i'm worried about casting a shadow, and actually bumping into the subject.) does the WD-58H have ANY effect on the standard macro function? even a little bit would tip the scales towards me buying it, since i want it anyways. or is my only real option one of the century precision optics diopters (a little expensive at $210)? any advice as to which one, +2, +4 or +7, would be best for all-around use? thanks for your reply, and for all the help you've (collectively) already given me! scott

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April 5th, 2004, 01:06 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	The WD-58H will lessen the minimum focus distance compared to the standard internal lens. The downside is that you can't get as tight (since you're starting with a wider angle.) A diopter is always the better way to lower your focus distance. Still, the WD-58H is a nice piece of glass - much better than the cheaper alternatives, so treat yourself anyway. You won't regret it.) Robin

April 5th, 2004, 01:30 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Yup, WD58 here - excellent lens .. used it recently for a "tight" shot . . made all the difference for the client and has already paid for itself over the last 1 year. Don't use it all the time but when I do I'm always amazed at the quality and the "lack" of peripheral "bending" . . .technical term is ? .. . Anways it works for me and it look-s-kool on the front of the cammie too! Grazie