Macro lens required.

[daveh]

This hoverfly was taken using a Sigma 18-200 zoom lens just about as close I could get and then also cropped. Compare it with Photax's macro photos.


The second photo is full frame:


memo to self: get a proper macro lens.

[Deleted]

I've got a Kiron 80-200 f/4 macro zoom in Nikon mount that does a great job in such situations.

[daveh]

I had a Sigma 70-300 zoom (Canon fit) with macro, but I lent it to someone fifteen months ago and never got it back.