USING A LONG LENS FOR MACRO STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY-NIKON 180-600MM

In this video I use my Nikon 180-600 mm zoom lens for macro style close up photography. I look at how to take macro style images with a long lens rather than a macro lens. I cover the advantages of using a big zoom for close up photography, shutter speed, depth of field and the light and weather conditions that are best for macro and close up photography.
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[@darrenheapsphotography]

Excellent 👍🏻

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@darrenheapsphotography Thanks very much Darren, really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Dragonflies are hard to capture so good for you! And congrats on 5K subscribers!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@juanitakelly3082 Thanks very much, yes they are tricky to photograph but great fun. All the best Steve.

[@ianwilsonwildlifephotography]

Great video Steve. Never tried long lens macro photography but defo going to give it a go after seeing your images. 👍😀

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@ianwilsonwildlifephotography Thanks very much Ian really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes it's certainly worth giving a long lens a go for this type of photography. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

[@alantee1]

I enjoyed this content, and especially liked the back lit shots. (new subscriber).

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@alantee1 Thanks very much Alan, really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks also for subscribing, I really appreciate it. All the best Steve.

[@cynical1952]

Good video Steve and the shots are spot on as usual. I love my 180 - 600 and it's going with me to Botswana in September for a proper try. Take care mate.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@cynical1952 Thanks very much Steve, yes the 180-600mm is a brilliant lens. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time in Botswana. All the best mate.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Pretty nice vid. I use my 200-500 at a minimum Focus distance of 7.1’ like you but mostly handheld. I have also used my 70-200 that is better quality lens at twice the price with a minimum Focus distance of around 4’ but 500mm at minimum brings me in much closer than the 200 at minimum FD. The 200-500 & MC-105G are my go to for wildlife & nature. Would like to try Sony’s new 70-200 F4 lens with the A7R5 also.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@thomastuorto9929 Thanks very much Thomas, really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes I used my 200-500mm before I had the 180-600. I think both lenses are great for close up photography. They can get a bit heavy when hand holding though. I might have to do some weight training! Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

[@nikonnorm]

Wello done Steve, as always another good watch. There's always something to photograph even when the birds are reluctant to make an appearance. 6K subscribers next milestone - well achievable

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@nikonnorm Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes this is the perfect time of year for the small stuff isn't it? As long as the rain stops of course. Cheers Steve.

[@NaturallyCuriousUK]

Nice one! Great time of year for the minibeasts! 👍🤓👍 Lovely acoustic ambience too!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@NaturallyCuriousUK Thanks very much Graham, yes perfect time for mini beasts. All the best mate.

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Great stuff again Steve. I have that lens too and the close focus ability, which is often ignored, is wonderful for close up "in habitat" shots like the stunning images you created today. The 24-120 f4S is good at it too but from closer quarters. I love macro and have a few lenses, close up filters etc but it's good to be reminded that in habitat shots are often the more pleasing images. Thanks for sharing, cheers, Robert. 😊

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@musiqueetmontagne Thanks very much Robert, really pleased you enjoyed it. Yes using a long lens is a great option for this type of photography. It doesn't replace a macro lens of course but it's a great additional option. All the best Steve.

[@hauer54]

Great info... thank you!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@hauer54 Thanks very much, really pleased you found it useful. All the best Steve.

[@Marcostaubmann]

Wonderful Video, great Pictures and Info. Greetings from Austria.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@Marcostaubmann Thanks very much Marco, pleased you enjoyed it. Hi from the UK, how are you?

[@Marcostaubmann]

Thank You 😊 a bit to warm here for photography at the moment. Missing just the Bears. Hope you are good

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@Marcostaubmann All good here Marco, apart from all the rain we're getting. Yes definitely missing the bears. Keep well, all the best Steve.

[@Marcostaubmann]

@@SteveHedgesPhotography thanks, You too. All the best. Marco

[@tectorama]

Very Nice Steve.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@tectorama Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching, all the best Steve.

[@rogerhance5883]

Nice video Steve. Looks like the Phylis Currie reserve ?

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@rogerhance5883 Hi Roger, thanks very much. Yes it is the Phyllis Currie reserve. Cracking location isn't it?

[@rogerhance5883]

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Definately. I have had some very nice shots from there.

[@richardchew1767]

Hi Steve Another enjoyable video from you 🙂 I use both a long lens and a macro lens for photographing butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. I find that a long lens often provides an advantage given that the extra distance from the subject causes far less disturbance and an urge to fly off! I hope you enjoyed your experience with Slovenian Bears …. I am still waiting for the video to appear 🙂 Richard

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@richardchew1767 Thanks very much Richard, yes using a long lens for this type of photography is such a good option. Yes I had a brilliant time in Slovenia photographing the bears, absolutely loved it. I've got so many pictures to edit it's holding the video up! Cheers Steve.

[@richardchew1767]

@@SteveHedgesPhotography If it makes you feel any better Steve, I am still post-processing all my photos from my Slovenian Bears trip in mid-May! I look forward to seeing your video when you have eventually finished editing and prepared the film.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Is that the new 180-600 Steve? Looks good! I'll have to try my 100-400 "800mm" at 1.3m minimum focusing distance!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@JoeMaranophotography Hi Joe, yes it is the 180-600mm. I'm really pleased with it. Yep I think your 100-400mm will be perfect mate. 1.3m minimum focus distance is brilliant.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@SteveHedgesPhotography I was debating about a Z6iii and the 180-600 maybe as a change but then Lumix sent me the G9ii and I'm in love 😍 lol

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@SteveHedgesPhotography We'll have to get a catch up in at some point. It's been over 4 years! Might have to be in the Autumn though!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@JoeMaranophotography Hi Joe, yes that would be great. Autumn sounds good mate.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Only reason I say that is I have Cornwall, Paris and Texas to get through lol

[@CamillaI]

Good work Steve . I will be trying my 300mm f2.8 soon for Dragonfly photography. 2m minimum focus. Can't beat getting close with the macro lens early or late in the day though 👌Did you get any Bears in Slovenia ?

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@CamillaI Hi Mark, yes your 300mm will be brilliant for dragonflies, especially in flight. Yes I photographed loads of bears in Slovenia. It was the best wildlife photography trip I've ever done. Video to come. All the best Steve.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

Jealous!​@@SteveHedgesPhotography

[@JoeMaranophotography]

One more question Steve how are you finding the 45mp sensor? Is it giving up much low light performance?

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@JoeMaranophotography Hi Joe, I the the 45 mo sensor in terms of detail and the ability to crop but it's no where near as good as the 24mp sensor for noise. I guess that's what Topaz is for though isn't it?

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@SteveHedgesPhotography Damn straight haha plus you have more detail to work with I guess :)

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@JoeMaranophotography Yes absolutely mate. I think it's the best camera I've ever owned to be honest.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@SteveHedgesPhotography It's a great feeling isn't it! This G9ii is the best I've (never) owned cos I have to give the bloody thing back! At Titchwell atm and the AF does things my G9 could only dream of! Feels like cheating haha

[@cliffmathieson9339]

Where abouts is that venue please

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

@@cliffmathieson9339 Hi Cliff, it's a small reserve near Chelmsford called the Phillis Curry nature reserve. All the best Steve.