First shot with 35 Macro Limited

And it's wonderful!

Thanks Maria, Could You please comment on the sharpness of the photo! I seem to be struggling with sharpness, and had also a comment on another forum regarding that issue!
Thanks...

It looks OK in the sharpness department to me, maybe not razor-sharp, but no issues.

If you tend to struggle with sharpness have you tried using a decent monopod or tripod for more of your shots? The only variable would then be focussing skill and not camera movement.

Regards
David

It doesn't look sharp to me, no part of the flower is in sharp focus. As David suggests try a monopod or tripod and manual focus on the centre of the flower, you could also experiment with different Apertures to allow more or less of the flower to be in focus. Don't get me wrong though it is a good effort for handheld

Hi David, sandinista

thanks for answering. You are absolutely right, just took the new lens for a quick tour forgetting that you always have to know your gear. I will bring the tripod tomorrow and practice.

Best regards John

I have a different opinion. The monopod/tripod isn't the best to take macro shots. I saw that you used 1/180 sec shutter speed. Because of it I think your problem isn't a move-in situation. It rather seems to out-of-focus effect for me. You can use slower shutter speed and narrower aperture. You can go down safely to 1/45 with this lens. The DOF range havily depends on the subject distance and you should use narrower aperture for the macro shots.

Thanks a lot for the advice, Gabor. You certainly are an expert - I'm very impressed with your macro shots.

No, I'm not yet, but you are a kind mate. Thanks a lot for your opinion regarding my shots.
I'm looking forward with interest for your newer macro shots.