antihero1973 In reply to hammerhead64 [2007-09-02 12:32:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment!

If you can afford it, the Sigma 150mm has proved to be an excellent lens from the results i've seen (not got one myself, a bit pricey).

The best macro lenses seem to be primes with a fixed focal length, although the macro mode on zooms can also yield good results. Just try and remember to use manual focus and a smaller aperture size (around f11 is good) for increasing the depth of field, and a fas enough shutter speed to reduce camera shake (dont know how effective the antishake is on an alpha?)

Im using an old Tamron SP 90 f2.5 at the moment with a x2 teleconverter on my D40X. Produces pin sharp results, but you have to work for it as everything has to be done manually.

Good luck!

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antihero1973 In reply to Ringfingerpromise [2007-08-18 12:18:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks, glad you like it!

666th? hmm,i hope your name isn't Damien!

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Ringfingerpromise In reply to antihero1973 [2007-08-18 12:22:43 +0000 UTC]

eh hehe no But it would be freakin funny if it was hehe.

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