Round 2 of using my new Sigma 150

Well it seems I am getting a little better..I used my monopod this time and made things a littler easier.

I found that wind is your ENEMY...Hope everyone likes my 2nd attempt at this stuff

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getting better for sure and great to get the bubble blower. After using the 150 and my 60 I would definitely say the 60 is easier to use except for the shorter WD. The 150 can be just as sharp but it aint easy.
this was taken with the 150 yesterday f11, flash- no problem with larger subjects:

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what apature are you shooting at...I think my 5.6 is still to short

I'd recommend f8-f11, sometimes f13. I usually dial in FEC to suit, with my first shot being a test shot etc. Most insects seem to let you get several shots off, so this works most of the time. I usually use ISO 200, 1/200, f11.

The images are pretty good, and it's great to see you capturing both the mating flies (yet to get this myself), and the bubble blowing fly. Well done. The last shot is an Assassin bug and is your best shot so far, very nice composition, colours, sharpness and DOF - well done.

As to the Sigma 150mm, it's big, heavy and takes a lot of practice and patience to get right, but is capable of delivering excellent results.

Cheers,

Dave

These are good I really like the last one Try to not center the bug in each frame.