Ladybird

alben

Spent some time in the garden with the 100mm and a full set of tubes, not close to max mag, most images were spoiled by the harsh afternoon sunlight, but I am pleased to have a couple of almost sharp shots. Are tubes used at max magnification? I lose the subject, but improvised a zooming in technique, which is ok if the subject has not flown off. Or do you get used to knowing the distance from the subject that will allow, with minimum adjustment a sharp image? Only seem to be allowed one image to upload, thought I had them sized OK, but not. CC welcome.

Alan

Lord Vetinari

Good one - focus a little off- looks like it's in front of the ladybird. Yes you tend to use enough tubes so you are using the lens at max mag but it's not essential. In strong light like this I often try to shade the bug with the camera or my body but you tend to need to be using diffused flash then.
Brian v.

GOLDENORFE

Hi Alan, welcome to the forum.
A good start, strong sunliggt is difficult to shoot in! When I use 100 mm always use all tubes and use zoom ring with finger to keep focus on subject as I move closer to fill frame . Must admit never shot with natural light & tubes , always flash to give sharp images!