How do you get so much in focus? I tried plenty a time but never succeeded. Today I had to go wide open to get enough shutter since it was windy but even when I can close down plenty, I never get all sharp.
Maybe you got the giant version there?
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How do you get so much in focus? I tried plenty a time but never succeeded. Today I had to go wide open to get enough shutter since it was windy but even when I can close down plenty, I never get all sharp.
Maybe you got the giant version there?
This shot is an awesome catch! Wow!
The spider is what we call a cross spider here, garden spider you call it I think. The little fellow that killed it and carries it off I wouldn't know. It's the first time I see it. Looks like a flying ant but they're usually not colored here.
Here's a better shot of it.
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Ah you meant the other.
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Great shot! I'm loving it!
It's a crab spider. Here is one I took last year.
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This might be the down side to this lens. If stopping down doesn't work.I can't say never having even tried a 200mm micro.
How do you get so much in focus? I tried plenty a time but never succeeded. Today I had to go wide open to get enough shutter since it was windy but even when I can close down plenty, I never get all sharp.
Maybe you got the giant version there?
How do you get so much in focus? I tried plenty a time but never succeeded. Today I had to go wide open to get enough shutter since it was windy but even when I can close down plenty, I never get all sharp.
Maybe you got the giant version there?
Lol. The flower that it is sitting on is about an inch across.
I used f/13 for more DOF, and I believe that I used a tripod on that one. I adjusted my distance from the spider until I got the DOF that I needed. When you get within a foot of the subject, your DOF decreases dramatically. Shooting in the wind will be a big challenge and will take alot of luck and timing. You really need to stop down to f/8-f/16 for close macro shots. I also use a flash often. If you don't have one, use a clean (and empty..lol) Pringles can and cut a slit in the closed end about two inches or so from the end to fit over your built-in flash. I used one of the plastic Pringles cans, and it actually worked quite well.
Great shot! I'm loving it!
Thanks!
I used a Sigma 70 on mine. I moved from Pentax to Nikon now and sold it. I wanted a Sigma 150, which is one of the best macro lenses available, but I only had a budget for a Tamron 90...lol.
The same small ones I got here.
There's a darker variant too, I've seen it but didn't get them yet.I shoot handheld without flash, I guess that's what makes the difference. But it has advantages too, I can take shots at angles a tripod wouldn't let me.
The same small ones I got here.
I shoot handheld without flash, I guess that's what makes the difference. But it has advantages too, I can take shots at angles a tripod wouldn't let me.
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Some crab spiders can actually change colors depending on their surroundings. I saw one yesterday that was green. I use a cheap Vanguard tripod with MACC that allows you to pivot the central column to every possible angle, which works great for macros.
I didn't know they changed colors. Thanks.
I took my tripod apart and rebuilt it into a bipod to speed things up but with the new lens, I first have to cast a new part to make that one fit. Half of the time I'm hanging above my subject or somewhere in the bushes. A tripod wouldn't work there.
I of course now have the luxury of the 200mm which has a pretty amazing breathing room even at closest focus.
THe colours and detail in that shot are fantastic!
Thank you, I'm rather satisfied with this one. Especially considering the weather conditions today. It's one of those that made post quick and easy.
Wow you have a real gift of being able to make your shots pop with rich colors! Way to go my friend!!