Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Depth of field is important in macro photography, but you should also consider your light source. By increasing camera/subject distance you allow reflected light, off camera strobes as viable sources. >>Half the distance) using the wider lens will alow a 2 stop smaller F-stop using a flash, therefore increasing DOF even more....a big bonus to tne macro types...<< If you use off camera flash (Metz makes TTL extension cord/modules) you can place your strobe at the same distance. If you keep the same magnification, you will be half the distance closer with the 60 mm lense. This may result in shadows, and hinder composition. In summary, I prefer the 100mm over the 60mm so that I can use the distance from the subject to add lights and reflectors without worrying about my own shadow. Al