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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3054099, member: 36230"]Shooting outside of holders when possible is always preferable, but from what I recall of previously posted photos, I'd say you're coming along nicely.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for focusing your lens, if memory serves it's an AF lens, right? Many AF lenses, particularly consumer level models, are not designed to be focused manually even though they offer the option. You simply cannot expect the same precision as you may remember when using a proper manual focus lens. Also, the "macro" option on such lenses is usually a misnomer in that they don't actually offer true macro capabilities but simply allow closer focusing than some others (and even this is often open to debate). My greater point is that the lens you're using isn't ideal for your purpose. This obviously isn't to say it won't work, but only that you may have to set your expectations accordingly.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3054099, member: 36230"]Shooting outside of holders when possible is always preferable, but from what I recall of previously posted photos, I'd say you're coming along nicely. As for focusing your lens, if memory serves it's an AF lens, right? Many AF lenses, particularly consumer level models, are not designed to be focused manually even though they offer the option. You simply cannot expect the same precision as you may remember when using a proper manual focus lens. Also, the "macro" option on such lenses is usually a misnomer in that they don't actually offer true macro capabilities but simply allow closer focusing than some others (and even this is often open to debate). My greater point is that the lens you're using isn't ideal for your purpose. This obviously isn't to say it won't work, but only that you may have to set your expectations accordingly.[/QUOTE]
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