Thanks again Nikonian72 Ordering today, without your input I am sure I would have ordered the wrong size.Looking forward to learning and improving.

Nikonian72 and GoofyNewfie Thankyou for your replies. I am struggling with the new technology, cant keep up.
The 100mm f2.8Macro lens is one of 5 i have had passed on to me. They were used with Minolta Dynax 7D film cameras.I thought that the film camera lens may have been a factor in achieving Clean sharp images.?
Have decicded on the o ring adapter,cannot find one for Sony flash. Do the Nikon and Canon flashes have the same shape head Is the part that attaches to the flash head flexible ?
Would check but they are not available in Australia at present.Appreciate your help.

I am using a Sony A77V camera with a Minolta 100-mm f/2.8 macro lens. I read in Brian Valentine's forum that the best all round lens he recommends is a prime lens around 100mm (eg Tamron 90mm). would a prime lens be easier to use outdoors?
I am using a Manfrotto tripod and have a Sony HVL F43AM flash would you choose an o-ring adapter or an LED ring light ? Thankyou

Thankyou Dixiegirl, reassuring for a newbie to get so much help.

Thankyou marcomarks , very helpful

Hi Bret, just starting out. Only camera flash for now, but thankyou for
showing your setup, very helpful. Yvonne

Great shots. scary little critter. have not seen them "down Under" in Oz
Do they have 4 eyes ?

I have seen many great pics on UHH with black or dark backgrounds, mostly
flowers, Is this achieved with software or camera. They are not blurred but a solid colour. Thankyou

Thankyou Mogul , found them all except STF. [135mmF2.8 [T4.5] STF ??

I have a Sony A77v . Can anyone tell me what these acronyms stand for.
Cannot find them in manual or on the web.
SSM -G - ZA - DT- SAM - STF - SLT.