My main problem, Moose, was that my subject of interest was only 1/4
inch long, and my knees were shaky as I tried to be sure I did not get
any ants on my feet.
Your image is very nice.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 1/18/2017 11:28 PM, Moose wrote:
On 1/18/2017 1:13 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
Philippe suggested that I try the Leica-R 60 Macro at "capturing" my
ant infestation, so I gave it a try. While watching carefully for
ants around my feet, I got the lens within about 8 inches of the
mound, close enough that the grains of pulverized earth are clearly
visible. It is characteristic of these ants that they vary in size,
as these two show. They are smaller than I expected, and extremely
active when disturbed. They blend in with the mound in color, so one
must look very closely to spot their activity. This is a 100% crop
from the X-E1.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fire+Ants+81.JPG.html
The photographer is willing, but the gear is weak. ;-)
Old days, OMZ 135/4.5 Macro on 65-116 tube, Kiron 105/2.5, Tamron
90/2.5 with matching 2x converter = 180/5
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/tech/Lenses/Tam902.5/pages/wasp.htm>
Now, PLeica 100-400 with Nikon 5T C-U lens.
I'm guessing the Fuji 100-400 is overkill for this one use. :-)
C. U. Moose
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