Hover Fly macros - only if you like detail!

[bock1965]

outstanding shots!!

[rhermans]

GReat pictures, and I'm a bit jealous of the lens.
Read that it outperforms the best of canon nikon in the 200mm macro range, and you surely prove that.

Ronny

[Goldwinger]

[QUOTE=Marc Langille;981019]Hi GW,

Thanks for the very kind comments - glad you enjoyed them! Here's the culprit:

"Snip"

Aw well, that explains it! Just one more lens I can dream about never owning...
Why can't I just have a low cost hobby and be happy with it?

[lesmore49]

Those are tremendous pictures....also what a lens.

[robar]

Originally Posted by Marc Langille

It can be hand held, although using a flash is best. The very narrow FOV will quickly tell you if you have steady hands! Regards,
Marc

marc,
the 200 macro is a legend BUT i don't think it's IQ is any better than the 105/2.5 many of us have here..

[mole]

Marc - impressive work as always! Great attention to every detail, and wonderful results!
I used to think I had a steady hand, until I tried getting shots of bee flies with my new Sigma 105 macro!
Your climate must be similar to ours - our spiderworts are blooming here too.

[Gumnut]

i like the detail
wow
i dont have a macro lens
and was wondering what to get
whats my chances of picking on of those up at the local pawn brokers for $100 ?

[oldschool52]

Outstanding pictures. I am taking pics of saltwater reef tanks and hope to eventually get close to the quality you do.

[robar]

Originally Posted by Gumnut

i like the detail
wow
i dont have a macro lens
and was wondering what to get
whats my chances of picking on of those up at the local pawn brokers for $100 ?

around $1000-2000
if you can even find one..
it's a very hard lens to find at any cost..

[Goldwinger]

Originally Posted by robar

around $1000-2000
if you can even find one..
it's a very hard lens to find at any cost..

last time I looked on eBay they were going for as much as $3500