#CANON MACRO 100MM FOCUS LINE FULL#

When I turn on the camera, 5D III, the lens immediately starts hunting/clicking, and when I say hunting, I mean hunting. I've read some of the previous threads regarding issues with autofocusing on this particular lens, but I think that my problem is somewhat different. When she's not working she's spending time with her husband, cats, and two daughters (though not necessarily in that order).Hi. She believes that any camera is capable of amazing results in the right hands, and anyone can become a great photographer given the right advice. Jean fully embraces the need to travel outside of her hometown of Indianapolis to experience good diving. Jean Rydberg, daughter of Ike Brigham, became President & CEO of Ikelite in 2006. Prior to that, she wisely pursued a degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics to prepare herself for the challenges of running a technology-driven manufacturing business with global distribution. The 85mm would not be my choice for underwater video, there are some other great lenses for that and we will cover those another day. You won’t find any award winners but I think you can blame the photographer and not the lens for that. The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro is a solid lens for underwater imaging. Equipment that is streamlined and works intuitively can make it a stress-free hobby.

There are so many elements working against you when taking photos underwater.

#CANON MACRO 100MM FOCUS LINE FULL#

I didn’t want to be limited to shooting subjects in the 14-20” (0.35-0.5m) range so I left my lens set to the full focus range. There is a focus limiter switch on the side of the lens, but you can’t access it inside of the housing underwater. On rare occasions I had to focus on something more stable that was the same distance as my subject, then work my sight line over to the actual subject. You may find yourself focused on some rock in the background instead. And maybe that stalk of coral is waving in the current. For example, a flamingo tongue resting on a thin stalk of coral.

In macro photography there can be both near and far subjects within an autofocus point. Keep in mind that the lens can focus both close and far away. Hopefully the camera will 'get the picture' of what you're trying to shoot and refocus quickly and accurately when you pull the trigger. Try using AF-ON to lock focus on something else the same distance away as your subject and then sight over to the target while you hold focus. It can be a tricky situation if there are both near and far objects within a single autofocus point. It’s not always necessary but good to know. The good news is that static subjects give you enough time to quickly switch to spot AF for that particular shot. I noticed the camera can get a little confused if you’re shooting a subject that’s not moving – like a Christmas tree worm. There are some subjects that are difficult to focus on. Then pressing the shutter will refocus and take the picture. Instead, I like holding AF-ON down with my thumb to lock focus on and track my subject while I wait for the right moment. I’m not a big fan of shutter half-depress because I tend to get a little trigger happy and it seems like I always pull a little too early. I liked tracking focus with the camera’s AF-ON button while I was framing my images. These are my standard settings though I may go back to Spot AF and turn off Eye Detection if the camera is giving me trouble with static subjects that don't have eyes. Taking a minute to set your Autofocus settings before you get in the water will make your dive so much more enjoyable. If you enjoy shooting family members or even weddings and events, this lens will be something you will want to use in between dive trips. I’m often looking for gear that will be just as useful on the surface as it is underwater, and I found this particular combination to be really compelling. Typically you think of 85mm as a portrait lens, so it was interesting that Canon added the close-focus macro capabilities. If you’ve read my articles on the website, you know that I usually prefer to shoot wide angle video. Let me start out by saying that I am not really a macro shooter. Watch the video or scroll down to read more.ĭon't miss content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel today. I just got back from a week in the Bahamas with it and I’m going to run through what I liked and what I didn’t like. One of the lenses I have been most excited about shooting underwater is the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. At the same time, they’re aggressively expanding their RF-mount lens line up. Canon has introduced such an incredibly powerful line of compact mirrorless cameras over the past year, including the EOS R7, R10, and R50.

Canon macro 100mm focus line