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    Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

    I have never really bothered much with my humble 12-50 m43rds zoom but having been reminded of its 'macro' capabilities, I tried it out in the garden this afternoon on a couple of mating ladybirds. Not pin sharp but I am reasonably happy with it. These two were at it for ages..........

    Dave

    E-M1 Mk2, Pen F, HLD-9, 17, 25, 45, 60 macro, 12-40 Pro, 40-150 Pro, 12-50, 40-150, 75-300, MC-14, MMF-3 (all micro 4/3rds), 7-14 (4/3rds), 50, 135 (OM), GoPro Hero 3, Novo/Giottos/ Manfrotto supports. Lowepro, Tamrac, Manfrotto, and Billingham bags.

    External Competition Secretary, Cwmbran PS & Welsh Photographic Federation Judge
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    Re: Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

    Well spotted (no pun intended!), and another good reminder of what can be accomplished with "humble" kit lenses!
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    • #3
      Re: Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

      You have eye detail. There might be more, with sympathetic processing.

      Harold
      The body is willing but the mind is weak.

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        Re: Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

        The 12-50mm is a good lens and I was very happy with it (still am really) but I can't find a need to put it on when I have the 12-40mm on by default. The weight difference of 170g (212g vs 382g) on a camera/lens combination of 807g (425g+382g) seems significant on paper but I don't struggle with it and you don't choose one lens over the other because of size. Am I just being put off the F5.8 at 40mm on the kit lens in favour of F2.8?

        Can't remember seeing any ladybirds this year so far so well done for finding some.
        Most used: EM5i + 12-200mm, In briefcase: E-PM2 + 12-42mmEZ
        Film Kit OM4Ti + Vivitar Series 1 (OM fit ) 28-105mm F/2.8-3.8, Sigma III (OM fit) 75-200mm F/2.8-3.5, Vivitar Series 1 (OM fit) 100-500mm, Zuiko 50mm F/1.2
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        • #5
          Re: Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

          Originally posted by OM USer View Post
          Can't remember seeing any ladybirds this year so far so well done for finding some.
          Ours were really getting going from their overwintering crevices a couple of days ago, in the sun, and we are less than 50 miles upriver from you.

          Harold
          The body is willing but the mind is weak.

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          • #6
            Re: Sex in the Garden (look away NOW!)

            It is a good little lens, this is an excellent shot.
            The picture tells the story, great when you have a bad memory.DW.

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