My first Macro shot

Well I purchased a Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro IS USM and here is my first ever shot not that great but I just got home put the lens on and took the shot now to learn how to use it .Looking forward to see what it can do

Assuming that's hand held you would need a faster shutter speed. Also at f2.8 there isn't much in focus. I would think if you upped the ISO to 800 you could get a better result or of course use a tripod.

Although it has IS I would shoot at 1/100th at a minimum. It's a great lens. Just look at this thread.

racketman wrote in post #18917527
Assuming that's hand held you would need a faster shutter speed. Also at f2.8 there isn't much in focus. I would think if you upped the ISO to 800 you could get a better result or of course use a tripod.

Thanks racketman you are spot on I just wanted to try the lens and I have a lot to learn will take your advice and try again

gossamer88 wrote in post #18917534
Although it has IS I would shoot at 1/100th at a minimum. It's a great lens. Just look at this thread.

Thanks gossamer88 for the information

Lots of good advice here from really good photographers!

Let the adventure begin, and enjoy the ride.

f8 or smaller and shutter speeds faster as others have stated. You will likely be at high ISOs, even 6400 or more, depending on your ambient lighting. It would be best to get a cheap shoe-mounted flash and build a DIY diffuser to add lighting to the subject.

https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=_p_RnYBs9mI