Busy Little Bumble Bee

What's the best lens (setting) for taking close up pics please? Would you use Macro? This is the best I could manage

You did'nt say what lens was used, the bee is pretty sharp but you need to see it;s front to make the shot more appealing, the flowers are a bit blown and the colour is lost.
A dedicated macro lens helps with this sort of shot, you cant go wrong with the Tamron 90 IMHO.

I used 50-200mm F4-5.6, I agree, I guess the Bee was shy
So looks like i'll be saving up for a macro lens.
Thank you for your advice

Try a set of tubes and a fast 50mm F1.7/8 this is a fairly cheap way into macro and there are plenty about. You could pick up a lens for £20/30 and a set of tubes for £5.00 up over depending on the type.

Brilliant, thanks Geordie01, that's better for me