Quote Originally Posted by Brendan7


But f/2.8 is never used for macro so that isn't a macro advantage. Macro apertures range from f/5.6 to f/16 (f/8 is the best on 1.6x, f/11 is the best on FF). I do see you have a 100mm macro
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Good point. Now that I think about it most of mine are in fact under f/5.6 unless I've deliberately wanted an effect like the one of my cat's eye in my files.


Yeah I'm a video guy at heart and so my strategy is just lotsa strong lights! They win at everything... except for trying to be inconspicuous... Then they don't work too well...