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That was another one I had to just push my camera into the bushes, and try and compose and focus using the back screen. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it after I got home. I went back to where the preying mantis was several times to see if he moved closer to the edge of the flower bed...

Went on my first outing with the tubes to Cypress Gardens Swamp park. Had a good time, despite the excessive humidity. Lots of nice tourists to talk to who were interested in either what I was doing, or the critters. Yes, I really enjoy talking to folks about things I'm interested in. Anyway...

If you are looking at the 70-300 lens as a macro, you will be disappointed. It is a tele zoom. My daughter has this lens and it works well as a tele, but it does not provide close focus capability. It's minimum focus distance is just shy of 4 ft with a magnification ratio of .25. A true macro...

This picture was shot with a Nikon VR 105mm micro 2.8 G lens (FX) mounted to a Z5 using an FTAZ adapter. The lens worked quite well on the Z5 with all capabilities intact, including full frame rendition. Having said that, if you have the money for the Z mount 105mm micro Nikon, I would opt...

Someone had a bad day today.

Got one of these simple flash diffusers today to use with macro work. It's a lot more convenient to use than the small softbox I've been using. It has a habit of staying closed up after putting it on the flash. If you've never seem one used, you just slip the elastic opening over the lens...

I got some of my dad's photo equipment when he passed in the 80s. Much of it was stored in the un air conditioned heat and humidity of central/coastal Florida. Several of the lenses had fungus growing in them. I hate to think of what that would do to a modern digital camera.

I want one. I love my 200-500 F mount, but a native mount Z lens would be really nice.

Well, had a chance to shoot something similar to an image I shot with the Nikon 105 micro. I edited it and then zoomed in to over 100% in the viewer, and it still had good sharpness without running it through Topaz. This was shot at 60mm. I need to do the same with controlled conditions at other...

These look like the ones. You could also just take some out of focus shots and print them, although the stiff cards are probably more convenient. They also come with a little third hand, which might come in handy. Amazon. where else?

Here you go Fred. Focus point was on the ant tending her herd. I had the zoom set to 50mm to get some working distance as the lens was shading the subject from the flash. I should have gone back inside and gotten another tripod and the wireless flash controller to position the flash at a...

These look like they are plastic tubes, but the bayonets are metal. Only way to tell for sure if the barrels are metal is to scratch them, which I would rather not do. They are rather short, and with metal bayonets, I think they are robust enough for my 24-70. They run $40 on Amazon for the set...

Well, those who may have followed my posts about the Nikon 105 micro lens of my daughter's that went NonFunctinal while I was using it, know that I am currently without macro capability. And since I had to lay out a fair amount of money for a replacement for her, my dreams of a Z mount 105 micro...

You'll need a 2:1 macro lens to get an image of the pieces of beef in that "dinner".

Well, the Pup opted for the Sigma. It's on sale right now at B&H for a whopping $20 off, so I went ahead and ordered it. This will undoubtedly diminish the possibility of my getting a Zmount 105 micro in the near future. :cry: I will hold onto the 105 Nikon. I will investigate a cheaper repair...

I can see it. You have to have a add on for your browser. You then right click on the photo and choose something like view EXIF data. The data then pops up in a separate window. At least that is how it works for me with "xlfr" add on with Firefox.

No idea how good it is, but Nikon has some free editing software. ViewNX2

I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest way to replace this lens. I don't mind paying a little more for a lens that will suit her needs better. Fortunately, it is a common lens and right now they are readily available on the used market. KEH has a handful that are rated EX to LN for right...

I don't think she would be happy with a manual focus only lens. I know, when working with higher magnification shooting, manual focus is the way to go, but I know her well enough to know she wouldn't like a lens without AF capability.