Macro Lens

So, it arrived - my very first true macro lens. I am so impressed with the crisp quality - thank you @hollandcrew for recommending this lens to me!

For the record, this was taken with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM macro lens.

[David]

Oh wow! Now you really have raised the bar Dominique! Fabulous detail - Fav!

[Dominique]

@yrhenwr Thank you - I am SO happy with this lens! It take gorgeous portraits as well... just not at this range. ;-)

[David]

I look forward to seeing some but if they show up this level of detail, your subjects might not be impressed!

[Therese]

Sorry I can only fav this one once!!!! It's gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cecilia]

Wow this is amazing, as I said A def Fav!

[tony gig]

You will get plenty of Fav now Dominique...Fav

[AnaZad]

Wow, the detail of this macro is amazing. Great job, Dominique.

[Brigitta]

This is a great shot! Wow! Talk about detail!

[Kd Wallis]

wowsa! that is some krazy details!!! have fun with your new lens!

[Dana]

Awesome!!! Love his eyes. Did u have to use a tripod? Was actually planning to get that same lense today during our "black friday" sale day in the u.s. wondering if i'll need a trip

[Dominique]

@butrfli I did not use a tripod, but focusing is not very easy due to the extreme magnification. That said, with some practise you do get it right. I have read reviews on this lens that say you cannot shoot without a tripod and that I strongly disagree with. I shot this within a few hours of owning the lens, no tripod and very little practise.

[Dana]

@victorypuzzle so excited!!! Thx for advice

[hettie]

cool!!

[Anna]

wowwww fantastic macro!!!

[PasadenaRose]

Ok, that's just insane! WOW WOW WOW
I'm hitting the 'follow' button right now. :-)

[John Lynn]

Very nice. That guy needs a shave!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Oh, lucky, lucky lady!! A superb shot for your first with the new lens xx

[Sharon Lee]

So jealous... love those eyes!

[ladyjane]

Holy crap! That's amazing! Fav.

[Skip Tribby]

Very nicely done Dominique!! Did you know that a dragonfly’s eyes have about 30,000 lenses. You sure captures a lot of them!

[Frank Hymus]

Nice demonstration of your new lens, and you have the whole interest in very tight focus. I am searching for a similar for Nikkor. Looking at the Micro Nikkor 40 mm f/2.8 G Lens. I don't have a full frame sensor. But I would have if I had know then what I know now before I bought my camera! :)

[Cindy Muir]

WOW! What an amazing shot!

[Alexis Birkill]

Stunning first shot with the lens, well done!

[Sally Ings]

Fantastic shot! I can see you are going to really enjoy that lens!

[Therese]

You're on the PP!!!

[Ann Jones]

Wowee, this is amazing!! Fav

[Al Perry]

Great macro shot. It took me a while to get used to this lens looks like you got it right out the box. Well done.

[Carole Imes]

WOW, this is so fabulous. Congrats on the PP.....well deserved.

[Cathy Donohoue]

Wonderful. Congrats on the PP and have fun with the lens.

[Al Bailey]

Wow! amazing macro :)

[Ella El Ami]

Lovely!

[Sam C-R]

Great shot! i just started playing with our lens (same one) yesterday! its lovely huh!

[☠northy]

goodness! that is one fine macro shot! amazingly well done!

[Velina]

Wow, you got so close to this insect? LOL I am so impressed:) Great shot and congratulations on your first macro lens:)

[Gina]

Amazing detail! Congrats on pp! Amazing, I dont even know what to say except wow! Great macro well done :)

[Stephanie Ward]

lovely macro. I have the same lens - and it is fantastic

[Dianne]

Wonderful

[Veronika]

holy! this is the sharpness is amazing. What a shot!

[Stephen]

Wow wow and wow fav

[Dominique]

@velina Thank you! I got about 15cm close... you have to get that close for a magnification like this. :)

[Dominique]

@stephw The lens is so awesome - I tried it on portraiture this weekend as well with fantastic results. :)

[Dominique]

@sam_cr It's an awesome lens - I must check your shots and see what you have done with it!

[Pam Hawkes]

Amazing!

[Simon]

Fav this is awesome

[Vee]

Amazing macro! It's on my Christmas list!

[Alison]

oh WOW!! ~ I have thought about a macro lens, but haven't as yet convinced myself to get one ~ you just have done that for me!! ~ fab shot!!

[Therese]

such detail.nice

[simplysteve]

AWESOME!

[Simon]

Is this the L series 100mm 2.8 macro lens ?

[Dominique]

@simon0128 Hi Simon. No this, is not the L series... that is beyond my budget. :) However, this one is ultra fabulous all the same.

[Simon]

@victorypuzzle thanks very much, I want the lens you have it looks awesome

[Dominique]

@simon0128 Get it! You will not regret it. :)

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I found this on a discussion about Canon 100 mm macro lens...USM, IS, etc.. I am about to buy one..finally. I think. But I came here to see this pic you posted on that thread. WOW! A Canon 100 mm USM was used on this? This is like a microscope took it! Fav

[Dominique]

@espyetta Yes, this was one of the first photos I ever took with my 100mm macro lens. It is a suberp lens and I have never regretting buying it - you will love it!
Btw, mine is not the IS version, that was too expensive for me. I don't find I need IS though.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@victorypuzzle thank you for your input...and no IS? Wow...I am not sure whether to get the IS or not...thinking....

[Dominique]

@espyetta I don't find I miss the IS at all, but if you can afford it I am sure it would be great to have. I found the price difference huge for just IS personaly.