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Macro with long lenses

2009.10.27





The last time when I first decided to get one long lens i.e. 70-300mm (telephoto lens), I was told by some friends that "long lenses are not for everyone."

It is true... it took me a few days/weeks to get used to it. I often experience camera shake and focusing inaccuracy that lead to results far below my expectations.

Practice make perfect! Yes... I shoot anything, everything almost everyday from the first day I got the 70-300mm lens. And now... after using it over time, I may only say I like it even more than I originally did ;-)

The above subjects are only a few samples. I've taken many shots before and already posted them in the previous thread.
35 Comments
bedazzled Glad to see your shots..they are so sharp and well composed. I recently got a 70-300 mm lens and still trying to get to used to it (I hope I am not one of those people for whom long lenses are not meant for)
bedazzled · 2009-10-27: 23:34
asiamack great, great shots. well done!
i have a tamron 70-300mm too for my alpha 300. however i seldom use it except for portraits (for its wonderful bokeh). have yet to get acquainted with its use for macros.
your shots here inspired me to use my tamron more often.
thanks for sharing.
asiamack · 2009-10-27: 23:52
jiabjiab Good set ... beautiful shot... so sharp :)
jiabjiab · 2009-10-28: 00:28
hannamagnusson Great work!
hannamagnusson · 2009-10-28: 02:12
SADHYA Exceptional shots. I particularly admire #3
SADHYA · 2009-10-28: 02:29
girafferacing These are amazing shots - so much detail to enjoy. As you say, practice makes perfect. :-)
girafferacing · 2009-10-28: 03:44
Nychthemeron great results!
Nychthemeron · 2009-10-28: 04:01
lynnsgallery2 WOW!!! I never thought you would use a long lens for macros but your shots are INCREDIBLE!!! They are all BRILLIANT :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2009-10-28: 06:01
lookagain Awesome!! Your super sharp shots show that it CAN be done with a long lens!! Were you using a tripod for these?
lookagain · 2009-10-28: 06:16
jessicashan WOW,, GREAT,,,,
jessicashan · 2009-10-28: 06:21
dontblink Great macros
dontblink · 2009-10-28: 07:03
jennye these are awesome!!!!!
jennye · 2009-10-28: 09:38
SunFlower1990 WOW! These are Fantasic shots.
SunFlower1990 · 2009-10-28: 11:00
boszorka65 Great work. Fantastic shots:)
boszorka65 · 2009-10-28: 12:34
agnes65 Awesome macros!!!!
agnes65 · 2009-10-28: 13:14
Unchained This are fantastic macros. You did it!
Unchained · 2009-10-28: 13:34
nunuinpictures OMG!!
Your photos are impressive!!
I can't close my mouth!
:O

I have a 70-300 lens... with VR.
But your pictures are better!
nunuinpictures · 2009-10-28: 14:00
onlyricky Excellent macros! :)
onlyricky · 2009-10-28: 16:20
lalmendra Fantastic macros!
lalmendra · 2009-10-28: 19:45
lilitey i scare insects......but they are very close and nice
lilitey · 2009-10-29: 01:39
wanazza WOW! Splendid set! Lawa sangat macro untuk gambar dragonfly tu..
wanazza · 2009-10-29: 14:20
Nubster Beautiful! Love how crisp the leaves look in # 4.
Nubster · 2009-10-29: 20:15
niazisoft Was Really Good... ( Perfect )
niazisoft · 2009-10-30: 02:33
ArtBee Absolutely amazing!
ArtBee · 2009-10-30: 08:42
jenjung they're all great shots!
jenjung · 2009-10-31: 00:47
Kisia your photos are always brilliant. Thanks for sharing friend:-)
Kisia · 2009-10-31: 05:10
Melusine No wonder you are happy with your new lens, the pictures are fantastic!
Melusine · 2009-11-01: 05:25
pandka Fabulous!
pandka · 2009-11-02: 06:05
eternity65 It sure does need getting used to, i have a 70-300 Tamron (wish it was the canon one though, as it has stabilizer in it) and have tried it with my macro rings too, and it does work well....... once you get the hang of it :-)

Fantastic shots!!
eternity65 · 2009-11-04: 16:44
darimrav Wow brilliant macros of insects! Do you have to use a tripod with that new lense?
darimrav · 2009-11-07: 08:26
leocheung Great captures.
leocheung · 2009-11-09: 06:24
pluvieux wow! great macros, nice job.
pluvieux · 2009-11-10: 21:44
azuul wow :D
azuul · 2009-11-11: 04:04
miltonjacob these are brilliant shots. good results. i wanted such one.. but ended up buying a 55-200 to complement my 18-55. yet to find out the possibilities
miltonjacob · 2009-11-21: 18:23
nieprzyzwoita great work :) I very like the last one :)
nieprzyzwoita · 2009-11-28: 04:36
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