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Some Bees & Bumblebees Macro with X-T3

Started May 21, 2019 | Photos thread
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Re: Some Bees & Bumblebees Macro with X-T3

David Lumsden wrote:

edorf_71 wrote:

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

notchy wrote:

edorf_71 wrote:

Wow, those are amazing! Do you get close enough with the zooms or did you use extension rings? Very nice shots.

Thanks! I enjoyed yours too, particularly given that they feature bees

None of the dragonfly shots above were taken using an extension ring, although I have used the MCEX-11 many times with the 55-200mm and the 50mm f2. With those lenses it works well, albeit with the inevitable shallow depth of field. Like most people I suspect, I just adjust it to the minimum or other required focus distance and move backwards and forwards until I achieve focus, allowing the OIS (in the case of the zoom) to make up for my wobbling about or else resting my supporting arm or hand on a tripod.

Yeah, the 55-200 (no extension tube here) does great with dragon flies.

Great shot Darn! That is seriously sharp

Yes, but are the spots in the bokeh dust specks in the lens?

Dirt sensor, since cleaned.

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