[davidt]

Congrats! A beautiful shot! Would you mind telling which Macro lens you have used?

[frank]

Congrats frank, that's one thirsty looking fly.

Thanks Denis

Congratulations on a superb shot.

Thanks. Glad you like it too.

Congrats! A beautiful shot! Would you mind telling which Macro lens you have used?

Thanks David. And sorry for late reply. Kinda forgot about this one ...

Anyway, I used an A100/2.8 macro lens on this shot, probably at the minimum focal distance. Normally when I shoot at small subjects like flies, I'd turn the lens to minimum focal distance (30cm for this lens), then move the camera/lens back and forth to focus.

[davidt]

Thanks Frank!
I'm doing the same with my Sigma 105mm Macro with moving back and forth. Whenever I see such close-ups like yours I'm wondering if those lenses have a higher magnification than 1:1. I think I have to crop to come that close.