First macro attempts

Toby · 12-05-2012, 17:49

So, here are my first attempts with the new lens. Not all macro shots though. Think this lens is going to require a bit of practice!

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Kitten · 12-05-2012, 18:10

some beautiful shots in there, Toby. Look forward to seeing more!

lostkat · 13-05-2012, 07:49

Good shots. Love the bee one with the pollen on his legs. The key is getting the right part of the animal/flower in focus. You will get used to the lens, but it takes time. Just keep practicing and experimenting

When I first got mine, I thought "oh my god, what have I bought?". It took a lot of playing about to find how it worked for me. I've taken some awesome macro shots with it though over the years and I think it will always be my favourite lens

I can spend hours stalking about in the long grass finding insects and spiders to photograph

Toby · 13-05-2012, 11:25

Yeah hitting focus was seriously difficult with moving targets as the DoF is so shallow. Ended up firing off several shots of things and hoping at times

I like lenses which are a bit 'different' from the norm as they're fun to play with. Same reason I love the 10-22 so much

vix · 14-05-2012, 06:31

Some lovely shots, I really like 10 and 22!

12-05-2012, 17:49	#1
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	First macro attempts So, here are my first attempts with the new lens. Not all macro shots though. Think this lens is going to require a bit of practice! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. __________________

12-05-2012, 18:10	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	some beautiful shots in there, Toby. Look forward to seeing more! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

13-05-2012, 07:49	#3
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Good shots. Love the bee one with the pollen on his legs. The key is getting the right part of the animal/flower in focus. You will get used to the lens, but it takes time. Just keep practicing and experimenting When I first got mine, I thought "oh my god, what have I bought?". It took a lot of playing about to find how it worked for me. I've taken some awesome macro shots with it though over the years and I think it will always be my favourite lens I can spend hours stalking about in the long grass finding insects and spiders to photograph __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

13-05-2012, 11:25	#4
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Yeah hitting focus was seriously difficult with moving targets as the DoF is so shallow. Ended up firing off several shots of things and hoping at times I like lenses which are a bit 'different' from the norm as they're fun to play with. Same reason I love the 10-22 so much __________________

14-05-2012, 06:31	#5
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Some lovely shots, I really like 10 and 22! __________________