Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro - First Couple of Shots

[Steve Eisenberg]

I like the bee photo. I bought that lens this past year, and it is by far my favorite lens. Thanks for sharing the pictures
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I agree. Real quality. And doesn't cost a fortune.

[Steve Eisenberg]

Thanks. Do you focus manually, and use a flash?
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I rely on AF as much as possible as my eyesight is quite poor. I do have the Canon Anglefinder C to aid MF when my subject allows the time to set up. I try to avoid flash as I prefer natural light, but if I have to I stick my 430EX on an off-shoe cable. I'm still on a learning curve with macro photography but find it an incredibly rewarding area. If I'm stuck at home due to bad weather I can spend hours taking the backs off old watches and photographing their insides!
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Thanks. I got a lttle closer today, but had to use ISO 1600 and larger aperture. But I think the cloudy conditions washed out the color a bit:


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[unjx]

That is such a great lens. Congratualtions on getting one.


Really nice photos too.

[Steve Eisenberg]

That is such a great lens. Congratualtions on getting one.


Really nice photos too.
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Thanks. I could do without the credit card bill though!

[Oren]

When you said 10 feet away, you meant from the cat right? If so, how far were you from the bee on the first picture in this thread?

[Steve Eisenberg]

When you said 10 feet away, you meant from the cat right? If so, how far were you from the bee on the first picture in this thread?
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Probably more than one foot

[GoinCarCrazy]

Wow, those are some nice shots of the bee! I really wish I could get my lens focused on one, but considering I'm quite allergic to them. I'm going to have to fit my extension tubes on my 100-400 and see what I can do. Again, great shots!

[Steve Eisenberg]

Thanks! Here are some from today. I'm trying to get closer, but the autofocus is reeeeeeal sensitive at 1:1, and these puppies move too fast for manual (for me at this point, anyway):


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[Colin]

My favorite is Bee #1. Wish is was there!

[Colin]

Love the last bee too! Maybe a little more depth of field would be nice, but it's a great shot. Makes me identify with the insect!