Doing it!

I have to confess that I just bought your Sigma AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 (DL) Macro after viewing this and some of you other shots. I found it on ebay for $125 including shipping! Can't beat that. :)

I checked out the Tamron 180mm for upwards of $600/700. The Canon was well over $1000.

Anyway, great shot! You got me really excited about doing macro again. I also love the idea that you could use your onboard flash effectively (or hotshoe)since you can be close to a yard away from your subject. It looks like you used a flash for this shot. It's a must especially for that focal length.

What kind of flash did you use? Onboard only?

I'm wondering if I can get away with onboard only once I start using my lens.

How far away from these beautiful horny creatures were you??

Thanks!

Hi Jon!

First of all, thanks for your time and your comment :) also, I hope you'll enjoy using this lens. I think it's one of the best lenses of it's price. I know it's cheep and not considered as a professional one, but under good light conditions you can get fine results. Anyway, for 125$ you did a great deal!

Reg. this photo ? I stood about one meter from the insects, I didn't use a tripod and I shoot it with onboard flash only (since I don't have a hotshoe...yet). That's the reason for the dark background.

The onboard flash of the 300d gives nice results when you shoot macro on daylight.

So, thank's again and happy shooting! allon.