Lonely Bee
Oct 6, 2014 07:01:18 #
Found this Bee on the ground and I had my newly aquired 105mm Macro Lense with me. The Bee co-operated and let me take my time focusing my camera.
a Bee on the sidewalk
Oct 6, 2014 13:20:42 #
It is difficult to analyze your photo, to offer advice. With future image posting, please consider checking the box labeled (store original), so we can enlarge to appreciate resolution & detail. You can re-post this image to this same thread.
This photo appears to be more of a 'close-up' photo instead of a true macro-photograph (1:1 magnification), which can only be captured with lens at Minimum Focusing Distance. Re-post and/or add more images that can be enlarged.
Because you mention that this is a new lens for you, I strongly suggest that you read:
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html , and all of the links included.
This photo appears to be more of a 'close-up' photo instead of a true macro-photograph (1:1 magnification), which can only be captured with lens at Minimum Focusing Distance. Re-post and/or add more images that can be enlarged.
Because you mention that this is a new lens for you, I strongly suggest that you read:
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html , and all of the links included.
Oct 6, 2014 14:07:14 #
A 105 macro lens is a very good size to work with. I suggest listening to Douglass (Nikonian72) and others here to realize the full potential of this lens.
Set at 1:1, the end of your lens should be about 5 1/2" to 6" from your subject.
Set at 1:1, the end of your lens should be about 5 1/2" to 6" from your subject.
Oct 6, 2014 18:47:31 #
Here it is, re-posted, I apologize for forgetting to click on store original. I will be sure not to let it happen again.
I have rechecked the data and yes i was using my sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro lens. I am venturing into something new for me, so I must ask the difference between a close-up and a Macro. (My ignorance showing) Thank you for your opinions and critiques. Don't hold back, I want a very honest answer, if possible :-)
I have rechecked the data and yes i was using my sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro lens. I am venturing into something new for me, so I must ask the difference between a close-up and a Macro. (My ignorance showing) Thank you for your opinions and critiques. Don't hold back, I want a very honest answer, if possible :-)
Oct 6, 2014 18:54:54 #
hobbycam wrote:
From Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum . . . I must ask the difference between a close-up and a Macro(-photograph) . . .
"For the purposes of this forum (and the vast majority of the technical photography world), Macro-Photography is defined as 1:1 magnification (life-size), up to 10:1 magnification (10x life-size), usually captured with a true macro lens. 1:1 magnification means that the captured image on a CMOS sensor (or film) is exact same size as original subject. Macro dimensions can also be achieved by cropping a near-macro image."
A close-up photo is usually considered to be about 1:10 magnification (1/10 life-size) up to near 1:1 true macro. Full photographs of large insects, like butterflies, are close-up photos.
Oct 6, 2014 19:05:01 #
Thank you for the information, and the definition of Macro vs Close-up.
your comment is greatly apreciated, Nikonian72
your comment is greatly apreciated, Nikonian72
Oct 6, 2014 19:10:44 #
hobbycam wrote:
An European honeybee is about 12-mm long, and your sensor is 24-mm wide. Here is a crop of your original image to "macro" proportions. Don't hold back, I want a very honest answer, if possible :-)
1.) Always, always, always make sure that insect and animal eyes are in focus. Eyes are the first point of interest.
2.) Notice that the back edge of wing is in better focus than eyes, which means that you are slightly back-focused.
3.) Your chosen aperture is too narrow for this subject. At this Working Distance, you should be using f/16.
4.) Practice, practice, practice. Start with small static subjects, like vitamin pills, etc.
Oct 6, 2014 23:07:03 #
Thank you Nikonian72
I really apreciate you taking the time to critique my photo.
I really apreciate you taking the time to critique my photo.
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