Green aphids

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:10 pm

... with one reddish in the middle.

Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM + Canon EF 25mm Extension Tube II + 3 Diopter Marumi Macro filter

#1 - original size 3888×2592 pixel
#2- actually #1 cropped to 1578×2362 pixel

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 14.04.2007 13:52:52
Shutter speed value 1/30 s
Aperture value f/22
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 85 mm

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:38 pm

You know it could be just me but your 400D seems to have lost some of its sharpness and color contrast and that could be due to the Marumi Macro filter, that you have made reference of.

I really do not think the extention tube would cause such a thing. However, these are quite good up close and personal shots of these aphids, especially the second one.

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:49 pm

Thanks Ken.

Agree, Marumi isn't near quality as Canon 500D or Canon 250D macro filter. Also, Canon EF 85 mm f/1.8 USM lens is a little bit soft itself.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:58 pm

I like the way they look stuffed with food and all bloated. I cannot wait till you get your macro lens.