But a faster lens allows more light for better viewing and focusing when
wide open regardless of the taking aperture. And a fast macro of f/2 or
f/2.8 is only that speed when at infinity. When in closeup the
effective aperture is smaller (and maybe much smaller) than the aperture
indicated. Speed counts in more ways than one. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/16/2011 2:16 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Chris,
>
> Thanks for the kind words, but I have concluded that lens speed has very
> little importance in closeup photography. DOF is much more important, and
> usually requires stopping down more than one usually does in general use.
> For the last few days of bee-watching, I set the aperture down to f/9, and
> shot in A mode with AF.
>
> The Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5 Macro works for me, and doesn't cost an arm and
> leg.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Barker"<ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Small Bee with Blue Head and Back
>
>
>> I don't know, Jim, but it's a good photo.
>>
>> I've ordered a faster macro lens for my DSLR. I anticipate instant and
>> Jim-like improvements in my closeup photography :-)
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On 16 Jun 2011, at 17:59, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>
>>> I checked the bee activity this morning after a hard rain yesterday,
>>> which beat down some of the available blooms. In addition to the bumble
>>> bees, I spotted this small bee which had a very blue head and back. I
>>> could not identify it with a Google search.
>>>
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Small+Bee+with+Blue+Head+_amp_+Back.jpg.html
>>
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