Macro A few macro shots

A few macro shots · **4 Likes**

A few macro shots, K3ii + sigma 105mm +32mm tubes + ring flash + homemade diffuser

**eaglem** · 11-07-2017, 08:22 PM - **1 Like**

That Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro is one very sharp lens............. good shots btw

**PenPusher** · 11-08-2017, 01:34 AM - **1 Like**

A great series, the first two are really outstanding

Paul G Davies · 11-08-2017, 04:18 AM

New to the forum, so here goes.....
Love the second shot of the spider wrapping the wasp.
Heres some I took recently with K5 100WR Macro & handheld off camera AF201FG with mini difuser.
Constructive critisism more than welcome.

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old4570 · 11-09-2017, 08:33 PM - **1 Like**

Yep - Good shares - TFS

BrianR · 11-10-2017, 06:54 AM - **1 Like**

The earwigs are especially excellent, great work

dick897 · 11-10-2017, 10:47 AM

Cheers guys

mojoe_24 · 11-11-2017, 11:25 PM

What ring flash is that?

dick897 · 11-12-2017, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by mojoe_24

What ring flash is that?

Hi mojoe, it's a very cheap meike, I bought 2nd hand for £30 or so.
It's a sony fit with an adapter to pentax. Works really well for me, with limitations, flash has to be reset after each shot, due to adapter I think. But other than that I like it.

mojoe_24 · 11-12-2017, 04:52 PM - **1 Like**

Those shots are amazing. I just got the Pentax 100 macros and I'm definitely having a rough time getting bugs to stay still long enough to get them in focus. Coudln't imagine gettign shots like yours.

dick897 · 11-12-2017, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by mojoe_24

Those shots are amazing. I just got the Pentax 100 macros and I'm definitely having a rough time getting bugs to stay still long enough to get them in focus. Coudln't imagine gettign shots like yours.

Sorry mojoe, it was a viltrox jy 670 flash, not the meike, the meike isn't really a flash at all, just some led ' s.
Just stick with it, it will get easier as you get to know how certain bugs behave, they mostly like to hide, unfortunately.
I found it hard at the start too, I used to see all these super macro shots and thought, I'll try that.
My macro shots have definitely improved, but still a way to go yet.
Cheers
Derek

mojoe_24 · 11-12-2017, 08:01 PM

Got these two shots today using the Pentax 100. Tried a few with the Sigma 17-70 too, but the 100 came out better.

dick897 · 11-13-2017, 04:06 AM

I would expect the pentax to come out better, The 17-70 isnt for that type of shooting.
Nice shots, you should try and get a set of extension tubes as well, they will give you more magnification.

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11-08-2017, 04:18 AM	#4
Paul G Davies New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1	Macro New to the forum, so here goes..... Love the second shot of the spider wrapping the wasp. Heres some I took recently with K5 100WR Macro & handheld off camera AF201FG with mini difuser. Constructive critisism more than welcome. Attached Images

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11-07-2017, 08:22 PM - 1 Like	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,148	That Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro is one very sharp lens............. good shots btw

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PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048	A great series, the first two are really outstanding

11-09-2017, 08:33 PM - 1 Like	#5
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Yep - Good shares - TFS

11-10-2017, 06:54 AM - 1 Like	#6
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	The earwigs are especially excellent, great work

11-10-2017, 10:47 AM	#7
dick897 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Cheers guys

11-11-2017, 11:25 PM	#8
mojoe_24 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 241	What ring flash is that?

11-12-2017, 04:13 PM	#9
dick897 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by mojoe_24 What ring flash is that? Hi mojoe, it's a very cheap meike, I bought 2nd hand for £30 or so. It's a sony fit with an adapter to pentax. Works really well for me, with limitations, flash has to be reset after each shot, due to adapter I think. But other than that I like it.

11-12-2017, 04:52 PM - 1 Like	#10
mojoe_24 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 241	Those shots are amazing. I just got the Pentax 100 macros and I'm definitely having a rough time getting bugs to stay still long enough to get them in focus. Coudln't imagine gettign shots like yours.

11-12-2017, 06:03 PM	#11
dick897 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by mojoe_24 Those shots are amazing. I just got the Pentax 100 macros and I'm definitely having a rough time getting bugs to stay still long enough to get them in focus. Coudln't imagine gettign shots like yours. Sorry mojoe, it was a viltrox jy 670 flash, not the meike, the meike isn't really a flash at all, just some led ' s. Just stick with it, it will get easier as you get to know how certain bugs behave, they mostly like to hide, unfortunately. I found it hard at the start too, I used to see all these super macro shots and thought, I'll try that. My macro shots have definitely improved, but still a way to go yet. Cheers Derek

11-13-2017, 04:06 AM	#13
dick897 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 339 Original Poster	I would expect the pentax to come out better, The 17-70 isnt for that type of shooting. Nice shots, you should try and get a set of extension tubes as well, they will give you more magnification.