Lens review on the Sony 100mm Macro F2.8 SAL100M28

[rob_skeoch3]

<p>This is a lens that I don't use all that often. I find macro photography a lot of fun, but just don't do it that often.</p>

<p>I went to the local Butterfly Conservatory for a few hours with the 100mm and the small macro flashes that sit on the end of the lens. I was pretty impressed by both.</p>

<p>I found the lens very sharp. Check out the eye on the first butterfly... it's tack sharp. I was also surprised how close you could focus... I know it's a macro but still I didn't know they would focus that close. </p>

<p>Overall I thought it was a fun lens and was very impressed with the optical quality.... the compositions need a little work.</p>

<p>-Rob</p><div></div>

[rob_skeoch3]

<p>This is the second shot with the 100mm.</p>

<p>If you've used this lens or have a comment or two... please feel free to add them. Participation is what keeps a forum fun.</p><div></div>

[starvy]

<p>rob, lens is sharp but i am not too sure of the bokeh from above example.</p>

[rob_skeoch3]

<p>I think I should have stopped down a few more stops to try and get the whole wing sharp. F5.6 isn't much depth of field with macro. </p>

[rob_skeoch3]

<p>I think I should have stopped down a few more stops to try and get the whole wing sharp. F5.6 isn't much depth of field with macro. </p>

[ablyth]

<p>It is a nice lens, I enjoy it. Be careful with the flash, as there's a slight shadow under that last butterfly</p>

[victor_shum]

<p>Rob: What flash are you using?</p>