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<blockquote data-quote="N_Addy" data-source="post: 207224" data-attributes="member: 9985">Oh, and Vincent mentioned &quot;luck&quot;.Yep... luck is VERY important in macro.&nbsp; Being in the right place at the right time is key.&nbsp; But with so many bugs all around us every day (if we just take the time to notice) this isn't very hard to do.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />But I will say that with a 60mm lens you will need to be a bit luckier than I would with my Sigma 150.&nbsp; Many critters will get uncomfortable at the range you will need to be at in order to get a very close shot.&nbsp; Even at 150mm I find dragons can be quite camera shy.&nbsp; Luck and stalking skills will need to compensate for the lack of reach. One tip I've noticed that applies to both animals and bugs that are hyper-aware of you (such as flies and dragons).&nbsp; Don't make direct eye contact when approaching.&nbsp; Approach slowly at an angle and look away.&nbsp; This often works much better than a direct frontal assault.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="N_Addy, post: 207224, member: 9985"] Oh, and Vincent mentioned "luck". Yep... luck is VERY important in macro. Being in the right place at the right time is key. But with so many bugs all around us every day (if we just take the time to notice) this isn't very hard to do. :) But I will say that with a 60mm lens you will need to be a bit luckier than I would with my Sigma 150. Many critters will get uncomfortable at the range you will need to be at in order to get a very close shot. Even at 150mm I find dragons can be quite camera shy. Luck and stalking skills will need to compensate for the lack of reach. One tip I've noticed that applies to both animals and bugs that are hyper-aware of you (such as flies and dragons). Don't make direct eye contact when approaching. Approach slowly at an angle and look away. This often works much better than a direct frontal assault. [/QUOTE]

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