I have an overwhelming need!
I've been spending a lot of quality time with my camera and I've decided I NEED a new lens! My favorite kind of shot is the close up. I love the close up.
I mentioned to Handy Man about my need. He put on his Geeky Guy voice and said, "You don't need a new lens, you need an extender."
Really? Is that really what I need? I can't imagine that an extender would work better than a Macro lens. Since I haven't used either I really don't know.
In the old days of film I used a doubler with my zoom lens. Is that the same thing?
I know there are a couple of great photographers who visit my blog, help me!
The weather has been beautiful the past couple of days. I took a stroll with my camera through the yard and noticed while it's been cold, rainy, sleety, and snowy my yard has been slowly coming to life.
The trees are budding.
The flowers are budding or are in bloom.
Spring is not my favorite season, but after the winter we've had I'm so glad to see some signs of it!
Lovely Lithodora!
I'm the last person to tell you not to get a new lens!
Posted by: Asthmagirl | March 13, 2009 at 06:23 AM
These are amazing! Did you get the macro lens? If not, how did you achieve this? I have to know!
Posted by: deb | March 13, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I dont know about extenders but I do know a good shot .. and those are ... thanks for all the visits, I havent been able to get to you to say thanks til now cause your comments are 'noreply' meaning no email and no link back to your blog .. I made it here from MPM's!
Posted by: Daryl | March 13, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Asthmagirl - I knew you'd understand my need!
Deb - I do not have a macro lens. I used my zoom lens (I think it's a 80mm-300mm) zoomed in all the way, then stepped back until the subject came into focus. Oh and I also only do manual focus, I don't trust the automatic one.
Daryl - I'm glad you stopped by! Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot! :)
Posted by: imom | March 13, 2009 at 07:30 AM
In all my educated wisdom (aka known as complete ignorance), I can't imagine what you might do with a new lens because those shots are gorgeous.
Posted by: Caution | March 13, 2009 at 07:55 AM
I wish I were a great photographer (sigh). Good, yes, but not great a and certainly not all-knowing about camera equipment!
Posted by: TSannie/annbb | March 13, 2009 at 08:51 AM
These shots are wonderful! Great detail!
Posted by: kspin | March 13, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Your pics look great! How could they get better. But I love my macro lens.
Posted by: noble pig | March 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM
You can use either one. The extender will work to transform the lenses you do have into macro lenses...allowing you to achieve proper focus at a much closer distance. Nothing beats a quality macro lens, tough! The extenders are much cheaper though!
Posted by: ♥Tracey♥ | March 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM
I love spring! And your great pictures made me smile just thinking abou tthe season.
Posted by: Meg | March 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Cool set of images. The image with those countless white flowers reflecting your flashlight is awesome.
This is my first time to your blog, however I know a little about photography so if you let me know you current equipment details and your thoughts on why you need a new lens, I would love to help out.
Posted by: Thomas | March 13, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Yeah. Ummmm. don't look at me. I have a crappy Olympus Stylus (bottom of the line) & I can't get anything close to what you show above.
Good Luck!
Posted by: Snooty Primadona | March 13, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Beautiful shots!
I couldn't possibly tell you which kind but you definitely need a new lens. Now that I think about it, I need one too!!
Posted by: The Incredible Woody | March 14, 2009 at 07:23 AM
These are great. I'm embarrassed to say I don't even know what a doubler is--I'll have to look into it.
Posted by: Jenn @ Juggling Life | March 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM