Finally got to use the 7 Artisans 60mm that I got last week; I went to a photography club, and they were doing general close ups of whatever was on hand; that accounts for most of the pictures, barring the Lego guy.
I didn't bring a tripod or flash or anything, so these are all handheld, using my phone as a light source with various 'creative' obstructions to create the light patterns that I could.
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Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
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Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
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Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
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Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
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Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
Look how close I can get! Here's me getting the shot:
Overall thoughts: ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME HOW IS THIS ONLY $150!?!?!
Oh, I know how -- The lens doesn't really "focus" so much as it is just one solid lens that just moves forward and away from you. This is how it's able to be so far away from the subject at a 1:2 reproduction ratio (it goes to 1:1 at 26cm); but that means the inner barrel moves forward with it when you focus really close. Thankfully, this barrel is removable, so that at 1:1 it only extends out about 1cm.
*that being said*, removes this inner barrel also opens up large gaps on the inside of the lens, which could allow dirt inside, which means it's not an "always off" sort of thing -- just when you need the extra space or know stuff won't get in there.
I'm very happy with this lens. Built like a tank. I shall use it to defend my home and then also take pictures of the aftermath in gruesome detail.