Some really nice shots!
You can get the closer focus you want by adding an extension tube
between the camera and the 65-116. I believe Oly doesn't recommend this,
but it will usually work. First, don't put the extension tube in front
of the 65-116, where it will add extra weight and leverage. Second, make
sure the 2 step auto diaphragm linkage is stopping the lens down
properly. Third, although I don't know if strictly necessary, I mount
the tripod to the 65-116, not the camera. If yours doesn't have the
tripod mount, John still has them available, although the price has gone
up <http://zuiko.com/Whatsleft.htm>.
Since 135mm of extension is needed for 1:1 and the 65-116 has a max of
116mm, 19mm of additional extension is needed. Unless you really need
1:1, the Oly 14mm tube should do for the kind of shots you seem to like.
The non-Oly tube sets have both 12 and 20mm tubes.
The other, and more proper, solution is the auto bellows. It's a little
more awkward than the 65-116, but actually not much when working with a
tripod. I've even used it hand held with the 135/4.5 a couple of times.
Moose
Adam Long wrote:
>All this talk of 80 and 38mm macro lenses is making me very envious...
>I bought a 135/4.5 and 65-116 auto tube a couple of months ago (off a list
>member) and am really enjoying using it. There's a small gallery of my results
>so far at:
>http://www.adamlongphotography.co.uk/Galleries/135mm/135macro.htm
>
>However the big limitation is that it barely gets to half life size.
>Personally I would rather it didn't focus on infinity and instead got a bit
>closer. For closer shots I have to revert to a Tamron 90/2.5 on a 25mm or 36mm
>(3rd party) ext tube. (see bee orchid shot)
>
>
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