Male Scarce Chaser Dragonfly
After chasing after these for some time, one kindly helped out by perching so that I could faff about for a few minutes trying to get directly above with the whole thing in focus. I now remember why I sold all my macro gear. Its such hard work balancing the aperture, ISO and plane of focus.
I find for large insects such as Dragonflies and Butterflies, the Canon 100-400 II is a very good macro substitute with such a short MFD and the ability to use extenders and converters.
Male Scarce Chaser Dragonfly
After chasing after these for some time, one kindly helped out by perching so that I could faff about for a few minutes trying to get directly above with the whole thing in focus. I now remember why I sold all my macro gear. Its such hard work balancing the aperture, ISO and plane of focus.
I find for large insects such as Dragonflies and Butterflies, the Canon 100-400 II is a very good macro substitute with such a short MFD and the ability to use extenders and converters.