Orange Dog Caterpillar
Sep 27, 2014 22:39:18 #
Caught this guy eating the leaves on my young orange tree. He will become a swallowtail butterfly (black and white). Used my 18-135mm lens at 100 mm. This lens focuses like a macro at 100mm but will not expand to 135mm without going to manual focus.
Sep 27, 2014 22:46:06 #
All three images are soft focus; nothing is sharp. This is typical of using a kit zoom lens at its longest focal length, in this case, 135-mm.
No matter the focal length chosen, you cannot acquire a true macro photograph with your kit zoom lens.
No matter the focal length chosen, you cannot acquire a true macro photograph with your kit zoom lens.
Sep 27, 2014 22:57:49 #
Thanks for the comment. I don't have a macro lens. That is on the list of thing to get. What would you recommend? I take more landscapes and bird pics. I need to upgrade this lens but have become fond of it.
Nikonian72 wrote:
All three images are soft focus; nothing is sharp. This is typical of using a kit zoom lens at its longest focal length, in this case, 135-mm.
No matter the focal length chosen, you cannot acquire a true macro photograph with your kit zoom lens.
No matter the focal length chosen, you cannot acquire a true macro photograph with your kit zoom lens.
Sep 27, 2014 23:10:22 #
rdmesser2 wrote:
If you want to use your kit zoom lens for normal photography, try to NOT use either end focal lengths. For best resolution with this lens, stay between 30-mm to about 115-mm.I don't have a macro lens. That is on the list of thing to get. What would you recommend? I take more landscapes and bird pics. I need to upgrade this lens but have become fond of it.
A true macro lens will be a serious commitment of capital, and the cost range is significant. One of the best buys for pristine results is the Tamron 90-mm macro lens: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-90mm-f-2.8-Di-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
If I had to replace my Nikkor 105G macro lens, I would purchase a Sigma 150-mm or the Sigma 105-mm macro lens.
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