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Dragon Fly · **3 Likes**

First macro attempt with non macro lens...

**Reality_Check** · 10-08-2019, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

For a non-macro lens, I'd say you've done quite well!

**foxandcrow** · 10-08-2019, 03:21 PM - **1 Like**

Excellent shot and nice color.

**pichaser** · 10-08-2019, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

A 35mm lens could be a bit hard to use for this . You earned some merit for a great try.

shaolen · 10-08-2019, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

I like dragon flies

Varunvg85 · 10-08-2019, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Reality_Check

For a non-macro lens, I'd say you've done quite well!

Thank you 😀

---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by foxandcrow

Excellent shot and nice color.

Thank you.. it was so beautiful and it kept on staring at me while i was taking pics 😀

---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by pichaser

A 35mm lens could be a bit hard to use for this . You earned some merit for a great try.

Thank you so much..

---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:50 PM ----------

Originally posted by shaolen

I like dragon flies

Me too..😀

PF752 · 10-08-2019, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

I'm a fan of dragonflies too. If you'd like to see some of my images go to: Photography then click on the "More" button. Some of the images are incorrectly labelled as Dragonflies when they are actually Damselflies (before I knew the difference).

HoutHans · 10-09-2019, 12:28 AM - **1 Like**

Nice and appealing colours. I've tried to focus on the eyes, given that I find these fascinating because of the structure and reflections, so that may be a nice next step. If you want cheap macro, just buy some second hand extension rings, they're dirt cheap and allow for larger reproduction ratios.

Varunvg85 · 10-09-2019, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by PF752

I'm a fan of dragonflies too. If you'd like to see some of my images go to: Photography then click on the "More" button. Some of the images are incorrectly labelled as Dragonflies when they are actually Damselflies (before I knew the difference).

You've got nice collection... Nice colours 😀.

---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 01:38 AM ----------

Originally posted by HoutHans

Nice and appealing colours. I've tried to focus on the eyes, given that I find these fascinating because of the structure and reflections, so that may be a nice next step. If you want cheap macro, just buy some second hand extension rings, they're dirt cheap and allow for larger reproduction ratios.

Thank you. I am planning to buy a macro lens (used 100mm). Will post some more pics soon

vtn · 10-09-2019, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

Nice shot, but with DFA 100 macro it would be much more better.

Varunvg85 · 10-09-2019, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by vtn

Nice shot, but with DFA 100 macro it would be much more better.

Thank you.
Yes I am planning to get one.

PF752 · 10-09-2019, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Varunvg85

You've got nice collection... Nice colours 😀.

---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 01:38 AM ----------

Thank you. I am planning to buy a macro lens (used 100mm). Will post some more pics soon

I have an FA 100mm f/2.8 macro that I use a lot for macro work and also for portraits. It's a great lens. Most of the dragonfly images and other macro images that I posted on my website were taken with it (as well as several portrait shots). You won't be disappointed.

HoutHans · 10-10-2019, 12:57 AM - **1 Like**

Indeed, a 100 mm macro is excellent can be had for very acceptable amounts of money and don't focus too much (pun intended) on getting an AF model. For macro photography a manual focus lens works just as well, especially if you use catch in focus. I'm very happy with my M100/4.

Varunvg85 · 10-10-2019, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by PF752

I have an FA 100mm f/2.8 macro that I use a lot for macro work and also for portraits. It's a great lens. Most of the dragonfly images and other macro images that I posted on my website were taken with it (as well as several portrait shots). You won't be disappointed.

Sure... with 100mm macro do we need to move close to the subject like 50mm macro. I'm asking beacuse i never used a 100mm macro but have used 50mm f 2.8
For insects we cant always stay close to them.

---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 03:00 AM ----------

Originally posted by HoutHans

Indeed, a 100 mm macro is excellent can be had for very acceptable amounts of money and don't focus too much (pun intended) on getting an AF model. For macro photography a manual focus lens works just as well, especially if you use catch in focus. I'm very happy with my M100/4.

Yeah.. i am planning to buy used 100mm f4 or f 2.8. Might get cheply from ebay

PF752 · 10-11-2019, 03:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Varunvg85

Sure... with 100mm macro do we need to move close to the subject like 50mm macro. I'm asking beacuse i never used a 100mm macro but have used 50mm f 2.8
For insects we cant always stay close to them.

---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 03:00 AM ----------

Yeah.. i am planning to buy used 100mm f4 or f 2.8. Might get cheply from ebay

The 100mm macro will allow you to be further from your subject to achieve the same magnification than if you were to use the 50mm macro.

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10-08-2019, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#2
Reality_Check Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nashville Photos: Albums Posts: 394	For a non-macro lens, I'd say you've done quite well!

10-08-2019, 03:21 PM - 1 Like	#3
foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,995	Excellent shot and nice color.

10-08-2019, 04:03 PM - 1 Like	#4
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,787	A 35mm lens could be a bit hard to use for this . You earned some merit for a great try.

10-08-2019, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#5
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047	I like dragon flies

10-08-2019, 11:47 PM	#6
Varunvg85 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: sweden Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by Reality_Check For a non-macro lens, I'd say you've done quite well! Thank you 😀 ---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by foxandcrow Excellent shot and nice color. Thank you.. it was so beautiful and it kept on staring at me while i was taking pics 😀 ---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by pichaser A 35mm lens could be a bit hard to use for this . You earned some merit for a great try. Thank you so much.. ---------- Post added 10-08-19 at 11:50 PM ---------- Originally posted by shaolen I like dragon flies Me too..😀

10-08-2019, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#7
PF752 New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 18	I'm a fan of dragonflies too. If you'd like to see some of my images go to: Photography then click on the "More" button. Some of the images are incorrectly labelled as Dragonflies when they are actually Damselflies (before I knew the difference).

10-09-2019, 12:28 AM - 1 Like	#8
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Nice and appealing colours. I've tried to focus on the eyes, given that I find these fascinating because of the structure and reflections, so that may be a nice next step. If you want cheap macro, just buy some second hand extension rings, they're dirt cheap and allow for larger reproduction ratios.

10-09-2019, 01:36 AM	#9
Varunvg85 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: sweden Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by PF752 I'm a fan of dragonflies too. If you'd like to see some of my images go to: Photography then click on the "More" button. Some of the images are incorrectly labelled as Dragonflies when they are actually Damselflies (before I knew the difference). You've got nice collection... Nice colours 😀. ---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 01:38 AM ---------- Originally posted by HoutHans Nice and appealing colours. I've tried to focus on the eyes, given that I find these fascinating because of the structure and reflections, so that may be a nice next step. If you want cheap macro, just buy some second hand extension rings, they're dirt cheap and allow for larger reproduction ratios. Thank you. I am planning to buy a macro lens (used 100mm). Will post some more pics soon

10-09-2019, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#10
vtn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vilnius Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 168	Nice shot, but with DFA 100 macro it would be much more better.

10-09-2019, 02:31 AM	#11
Varunvg85 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: sweden Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by vtn Nice shot, but with DFA 100 macro it would be much more better. Thank you. Yes I am planning to get one.

10-09-2019, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#12
PF752 New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 18	Originally posted by Varunvg85 You've got nice collection... Nice colours 😀. ---------- Post added 10-09-19 at 01:38 AM ---------- Thank you. I am planning to buy a macro lens (used 100mm). Will post some more pics soon I have an FA 100mm f/2.8 macro that I use a lot for macro work and also for portraits. It's a great lens. Most of the dragonfly images and other macro images that I posted on my website were taken with it (as well as several portrait shots). You won't be disappointed.

10-10-2019, 12:57 AM - 1 Like	#13
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,126	Indeed, a 100 mm macro is excellent can be had for very acceptable amounts of money and don't focus too much (pun intended) on getting an AF model. For macro photography a manual focus lens works just as well, especially if you use catch in focus. I'm very happy with my M100/4.

10-10-2019, 02:59 AM	#14
Varunvg85 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: sweden Posts: 371 Original Poster	Originally posted by PF752 I have an FA 100mm f/2.8 macro that I use a lot for macro work and also for portraits. It's a great lens. Most of the dragonfly images and other macro images that I posted on my website were taken with it (as well as several portrait shots). You won't be disappointed. Sure... with 100mm macro do we need to move close to the subject like 50mm macro. I'm asking beacuse i never used a 100mm macro but have used 50mm f 2.8 For insects we cant always stay close to them. ---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 03:00 AM ---------- Originally posted by HoutHans Indeed, a 100 mm macro is excellent can be had for very acceptable amounts of money and don't focus too much (pun intended) on getting an AF model. For macro photography a manual focus lens works just as well, especially if you use catch in focus. I'm very happy with my M100/4. Yeah.. i am planning to buy used 100mm f4 or f 2.8. Might get cheply from ebay

10-11-2019, 03:18 PM - 2 Likes	#15
PF752 New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 18	Originally posted by Varunvg85 Sure... with 100mm macro do we need to move close to the subject like 50mm macro. I'm asking beacuse i never used a 100mm macro but have used 50mm f 2.8 For insects we cant always stay close to them. ---------- Post added 10-10-19 at 03:00 AM ---------- Yeah.. i am planning to buy used 100mm f4 or f 2.8. Might get cheply from ebay The 100mm macro will allow you to be further from your subject to achieve the same magnification than if you were to use the 50mm macro.

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