I've just got one of the above for a good price, for the UK anyway. It's
more of a user lens, but glass is good. I've never done Macro before, so
would appreciate any tips, books to read etc. So far I've gone round our
garden & taken shots of most of the flowers my wife has recently planted.
Film needs developing yet but I've learnt a few things: 1) Watch your own
shadow, it can ruin the shot! 2) A tripod would help! 3) I'm having
trouble focussing. 4) The wind is a pain, but an assistant can be used to
hold the subject still! 4) I think I could get to like this, it's a whole
new perspective. 5) I'll probably carry this lens a lot as it does 2 jobs,
the only drawback is it's a bit slow for me, and difficult to focus.
A few questions now: 1) Is it worth buying extension tubes as well (Zuiko),
is a set helpful or is one particular size of most use? 2) What other
subjects should I try, other than flowers (though I would prefer to keep it
simple & not use flash-unless someone can persuade me otherwise!) 3) What is
the best focussing screen to use, & would the varimagnifinder help-I do have
one.
Feel free to direct me to any shots on your websites. I've looked at the
TOPE entries. Thanks in anticipation.
Andy Gilbert
Exeter
Devon
England
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