OK, it looks like I'm not the only one that went out to give this combo a try today. I took these while I was out watering the yard and flower beds.
First, a dragon fly (not sure of the species). He was just sitting on the brick retaining wall, so I ran and got the cam / 70-200VR / 500D / SB-800 (it was around dusk, so I needed a little fill). I only got a shot or two before he flew away. Here's one sample:
I wasn't ready to quit shooting after getting all the gear out, so I victimized a few flowers. Not great, but a good example of what this combo can do in the hands of an inexperienced macro shooter. ;-)
Full flower:
A little closer:
BTW, the focus on these was done manually. My eyes ain't what they used to be, so I may have missed a little. I still like these better than the AF versions, because I got to set the focus point where I wanted it.
A few more can be seen here:
http://flew.smugmug.com/gallery/227215/1/25766672
Thanks,
First, a dragon fly (not sure of the species). He was just sitting on the brick retaining wall, so I ran and got the cam / 70-200VR / 500D / SB-800 (it was around dusk, so I needed a little fill). I only got a shot or two before he flew away. Here's one sample:

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I wasn't ready to quit shooting after getting all the gear out, so I victimized a few flowers. Not great, but a good example of what this combo can do in the hands of an inexperienced macro shooter. ;-)
Full flower:

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A little closer:

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BTW, the focus on these was done manually. My eyes ain't what they used to be, so I may have missed a little. I still like these better than the AF versions, because I got to set the focus point where I wanted it.
A few more can be seen here:
http://flew.smugmug.com/gallery/227215/1/25766672
Thanks,