Been away from the forum for a while - the usual demands on time. I'm hoping that I'll now have a chance to get back to regular posting, so here's a start. This is a female scorpionfly <i>Panorpia</i> sp. on heather, from a nearby heath.
Clone out that stray bit of vegetation to the left (and the dust bunnies ) and you have a fine image.
How do you find the 105VR. In the days before I went to Canon, I had one of the non-VR versions and it was great but I have heard mixed reviews about the VR version
Typical - I'd missed the bunny. I really like the VR. My other macro lens is a 180, which is simply not hand-holdable if you want life-size and sharp. Great for working distance, especially odonates and leps, but simply not practical for many other insects. The lens is obviously razor sharp, but that's what you expect from a prime macro.
For me the VR does two things. First, it really helps with maintaining focus when hand-holding (the VR reduces apparent lens movement) and while it doesn't give you 4 stops at life size, I'd guess it gives a stop or two, which is better than anything else on offer, by anyone! It's also IF, which the alternatives aren't - for me this is a big deal.
a nice shot Mark, I haven't had any luck with these this year. Not quite so keen on the slightly harsh looking eye reflection, but very nice in all other regards.
Very nice indeed. Would also agree with Barrie's suggestion regarding the small bit of folliage on the left. This would add the finishing touch to a fine shot.
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9 repliesBeen away from the forum for a while - the usual demands on time. I'm hoping that I'll now have a chance to get back to regular posting, so here's a start. This is a female scorpionfly <i>Panorpia</i> sp. on heather, from a nearby heath.
Nikon D300, 105VR macro, beanbag, 1/200 @ F11; Processed in CaptureNX, PS CS2.
Comments welcome.
Mark
Clone out that stray bit of vegetation to the left (and the dust bunnies
How do you find the 105VR. In the days before I went to Canon, I had one of the non-VR versions and it was great but I have heard mixed reviews about the VR version
Barrie
Typical - I'd missed the bunny. I really like the VR. My other macro lens is a 180, which is simply not hand-holdable if you want life-size and sharp. Great for working distance, especially odonates and leps, but simply not practical for many other insects. The lens is obviously razor sharp, but that's what you expect from a prime macro.
For me the VR does two things. First, it really helps with maintaining focus when hand-holding (the VR reduces apparent lens movement) and while it doesn't give you 4 stops at life size, I'd guess it gives a stop or two, which is better than anything else on offer, by anyone! It's also IF, which the alternatives aren't - for me this is a big deal.
Mark
As you may know, I'm a recent 'convert' to Nikon so my system knowledge is rusty at best at the moment
Thanks for the info
Barrie
Matt
Alan
Robert.