Lens for itraoral shot

[a7sharp9]

I need help finding a lens for dental work. I want to get as tight a shot as possible. I have the Panasonic 100-300 but the minimum distance was too long to get the shot I wanted. I am hoping I don't have to use a GH2 with it's 1x1 pixel extender feature (not sure of proper name) because we often switch live and I would have to ditch the GH2 in that scenario.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Mark Smith]

I have a pentax 55 mm macro lens with a pentax to M43 adapter. something like that and a LED light source might work

 

[a7sharp9]

I have a pentax 55 mm macro lens with a pentax to M43 adapter. something like that and a LED light source might work

We are working in a multi-cam situation with medium shots so I wouldn't wouldn't be able to be that close to the patient. So, I think I just need a longer lens than the 100-300. Or a similar lens with a shorter minimum distance. The 100-300 is 4.9 feet.

 

[Justyn]

The voigtlander has a super close minimum focal distance so could be an option but it's only a 25mm, but with the teleconverter you are probably good...

You probably would need to get something like an 85mm macro but then you really would have to be a great distance away to get medium shots.... This might prove to be tricky...

 

[Barry_Green]

So, I think I just need a longer lens than the 100-300. Or a similar lens with a shorter minimum distance. The 100-300 is 4.9 feet.

You can get a screw-in close-focus diopter lens that will change your minimum focus distance; try that, it might get you what you need with the equipment you already have.

 

[tacotim]

I'd recommend the sigma macro lenses. Just choose the one with the working distance you need. they are all 1:1 macros ie they will give you the same magnification.
i use the 105 on my af all the time.

sigma 105 11 inches
sigma 150 15 inches
sigma 180 18 inches

 

[a7sharp9]

You can get a screw-in close-focus diopter lens that will change your minimum focus distance; try that, it might get you what you need with the equipment you already have.

I am heading over to Abel Cine to purchase one for my shoot this afternoon. Exactly what I needed! And much more affordable than the road I was headed down... Thanks for all the suggestions