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Macro with DAL 55-300mm? · 04:43 PM

Hi,

OK, so we all know the DAL 55-300 IS NOT a macro lens. But that doesn't mean I can't have fun trying.....
Here's a yellow little butterfly that just stopped for a second. Enough to get shot

f7.1 and -0.3 comp
300mm FL

Just having fun...

Thanks,

PentX Girl · 04-04-2010, 05:10 PM

It might not be a macro...but...that's a great shot

coachteeter · 04-04-2010, 05:19 PM

Beautful shot ismaelg!!!

It makes me even more excited to pick up a DA 55-300 soon myself!

phzy2003 · 04-08-2010, 04:21 AM

it is a good lens and you take good photos. maybe if you can get some close up filter ,it will be better

slowpez · 04-08-2010, 07:14 AM

Love it; even the color combination was on your side on this one. Well done.

miss_alexx · 04-08-2010, 07:46 AM

Very interesting to see how close you can get without a macro lens.

**dcmsox2004** · 04-08-2010, 08:18 AM

a wonderfully versatile lens... great composition... dave m

Tuner571 · 04-08-2010, 08:51 AM

Wow, thats a really great shot. I have been thinking about picking one of these up and this shot only makes me want it more.

**ChipB** · 04-08-2010, 11:27 AM

Colors and composition are really nice - I have the DA 55-300mm and have used it the same way, but with bees!!

geezer52 · 04-08-2010, 11:39 AM

The 55-300 may not be close-focus, but its potential for this kind of shooting is under-emphasized. Very nicely done, those colors really zing

BlueBubbleBoy · 04-08-2010, 11:53 AM

Great picture. I just recently got the dal 55-300 and have limited use with it, but so far I'm impressed.

Bramela · 04-08-2010, 01:30 PM

That is a great shot using the 55-300 lens. Great result.
How much cropping, if any, did you do on this shot?

l5335l · 04-14-2010, 07:54 PM

wow great colors

flippedgazelle · 04-14-2010, 09:02 PM

Pretty shot. You can do "real" macro with the 55-300 if you add on a diopter lens such as the Raynox DCR-150 or DCR-250.

**ismaelg** · 04-15-2010, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

How much cropping, if any, did you do on this shot?

Bruce: Sorry, I just noticed your question now. I did a moderate crop on this one. Maybe about 25 - 30%

Thanks,

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,684 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bramela How much cropping, if any, did you do on this shot? Bruce: Sorry, I just noticed your question now. I did a moderate crop on this one. Maybe about 25 - 30% Thanks,

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