New to macro

[questor]

I just picked up a very inexpensive sigma 28-90 3.5-5.6 macro and just had to give this thing a try.

I wanted to keep things inexpensive as I don't know really how much close up work I want to do, but for an inexpensive lens I'm kinda happy with the first results.

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WF2 by questor886, on Flickr

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Water 1 by questor886, on Flickr

[ifly223]

Well Greg, if ya quit now after seeing this first result i'm hopping on a plane from South Korea, taking that inexpensive lens and..........lol Very nice first result. : )

[questor]

Thanks James, I'm quite pleased with the first results but the image did have some help in LR 3. So far the only thing I don't like about the lens is in manual focus the damn focus creeps when the lens is pointed downward, but I figure a wide rubber band will take care of that.
I have to admit the tutone shot in full size makes for one crazy wallpaper.

[auddii]

I agree, very nice first attempt (or I should say success). Looking forward to seeing some more of your work!

[sheribeari]

LOVE it!!!

[jfoureyes]

These are very nice! You don't need a "macro" lens to do closeup work. Almost any lens will work. I use a 75-300 with a 25mm tube to shoot closeups of shy critters in nature and very satisfied with the results.

Here is a link you may be able to use...Macro FAQs

[DigitalScape]

I like the colors you captured, Of the two images, the second image is the one I like best. Sharp, several larger water drops that show a sharp image of the flower, and the background is well blurred. Nicely done.

[questor]

Thanks for all the comments. I had a lot of fun setting this up and already have ideas for some variations on the setup and things to shoot.

[groovyone]

Very cool. I love the reflection in the droplets.

[ttusa]

Very cool shots-watch out you'll get addicted LOL!

[questor]

Originally Posted by ttusa

Very cool shots-watch out you'll get addicted LOL!

Funny you should say that...... Too late!!!! lol