First uploaded photo, sigma 150macro

[devlad]

Well here is my first uploaded photo using my new sigma 150macro lens, i know its not great but its a start. i am very happy with the lens quality, just a shame i didnt quite get the photo focused a little better, but i guess that will come with practice. any advice/critique is more than welcome.

[Cheryl]

It looks as if it's grinning at you

[ron1863]

Not bad for a first try but what was the aperture, was it wide open?

[devlad]

Originally Posted by ron1863

Not bad for a first try but what was the aperture, was it wide open?

Hi Ron, yes it was on f2.8. i guess thats why there is only a small amount of the spider in focus??

jason

[SteveHL]

Hi Devlad,
In close up work you will find that you have to use the highest appeture you can as the macro function has very limited depth of field. It will also help if you can get the subject and the film plane or sensor parallel.
Hope this helps
Regards
SteveHL

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by devlad

Hi Ron, yes it was on f2.8. i guess thats why there is only a small amount of the spider in focus??

jason

Hi Devlad.

When I'm using my Sigma 150mm, I rarely go below F16.0. At F2.8 your depth of field is extremely small.

[devlad]

Thanks steve and graham, i will have a go using a smaller aperture. and try a better composition.

jason