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Joe did some thorough experiments. Rik or I could've told him about the MP-E-65 at f/16, though! We've discussed it here before, and I've posted 100% crops of shots at f/16 (set in camera, not "true" f/stop) and 5x.
I do like Joe's characterization of using the MP-E-65
"Trying to place an object the size of a golf ball in the center of a disk the size of a garbage can lid without being able to look around the lid to do so." (Joe wasn't specific, but I think he meant on the opposite side of the garbage can lid).
That sums it up pretty well! I like the lens, but as it happens I was thinking about the lens last weekend, and realized that I can't remember taking a shot with it this year!!! (never did get out for any ant photography, darnit!). Frustrating lens to use, I wonder if I was subconsciously avoiding it.
Joe McDonald's take on high f/stops and macro
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Joe McDonald's take on high f/stops and macro
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I have realised that for the stuff I do, mostly dragonflies from macro 1,4:1 and down to 1:4, it doesn't really matter that much for the DOF if I use f/9 or f/16. I find it much more important to place focus "the right way".
Often f/32 or the like will not make the the full sucject in focus, so what's the point in trying to achieve that.
My strategi is now to maximise aperture, using f/5.6 if that will render enough in focus at macro e.g. 1:3. But at macro 2:1 and more, well I think it's the land of stacking.
Often f/32 or the like will not make the the full sucject in focus, so what's the point in trying to achieve that.
My strategi is now to maximise aperture, using f/5.6 if that will render enough in focus at macro e.g. 1:3. But at macro 2:1 and more, well I think it's the land of stacking.