BoTab76
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I've had a Canon 100mm f/2.8 lens for YEARS and love it. I never took a photography class and just learned by "working the buttons," so I don't really know the technical jargon for anything and never bought any add-ons. My husband, knowing how I love macro photography, splurged and bought me a Canon MP-E 65mm lens a few years ago. I tried using it, but couldn't get a decent photo. You can probably already guess that I needed a flash. I bought a YONGNUO YN-565EXII ETTL Flash Speedlight, but by the time it was delivered, I was already overwhelmed by the amount of add-ons that I would probably need with said flash. Soft box? Micro rail? Some sort of diffuser?
Needless to say, the lens and flash have both sat in a box of shame together for far too long. I'd really, really love to use this lens. This is only for hobby photography and I don't need anything fancy. What is the basic bare minimum that you'd recommend? I typically do insect/nature photography and am not crazy about using a tripod - I need to stay mobile, usually!
Needless to say, the lens and flash have both sat in a box of shame together for far too long. I'd really, really love to use this lens. This is only for hobby photography and I don't need anything fancy. What is the basic bare minimum that you'd recommend? I typically do insect/nature photography and am not crazy about using a tripod - I need to stay mobile, usually!