Depends on the size or type of insect, I mostly use the 80/4 macro and 80mm
macro adapter with 65-110 tube for insects. It gives me 1/2x to 2x life size
which suit most of the insects.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Couch" <jamesbcouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I am going to disagree with a lot of the advice given alraedy. While
> they are great lenses, and fine for most macro work, for what you want
> to do the 50 macros just aren't going to have the working distance that
> you need. For shooting insects you will want a lot of working distance.
> If you get to close you will frighten the insect. If you can afford it I
> would go for the 135 f4.5 macro lens. You will also need either the
> 65-116 telecoping auto tube (which is far superior to the bellows for
> field use.) If you already have a lens in the 135 range you could start
> out with just the telescoping tube set and use that lens. I used the
> 'lowly' 135 f3.5 and a 65-116 tube for many macro shots before finally
> getting the 135 f4.5 macro lens.
>
> Jim Couch
>
> Paul Kraig wrote:
>
> > If I were to purchase 1 macro lens, which should it be?I have never
> > done any macro-photography, but think I would like to try.
> >
> > I would mainly be using it to photograph insects that frequent my fly
> > fishing haunts. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Regards, Paul
> >
>
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