Araneus diadematus

[Paul]

She hangs upside down in her spiralling galaxy...

Paul.

 

[Clicker]

Always fascinates   me....  the mathematical precision with which a spider  can weave a  web !   Smashing shot  Paul !

[Paul]

Ta Polly.

Another fact: this specie of spider will eat their web if it gets damaged, and re-make it!

Paul.

[CMunzel]

Excellent capture, Paul. 
Did you use the Laowa 85mm lens with this one?

[Paul]

30 minutes ago, CMunzel said:

Excellent capture, Paul. 
Did you use the Laowa 85mm lens with this one?

Thanks Cheryl. Yes this is the 85.

Paul.

[stevedevil]

The detail is amazing, the hairs on its legs are like mine seeing this image :-0

[Paul]

Cheers Steve. She's a wee cutie really, not a hairy beastie  

Paul.

[CMunzel]

10 hours ago, Paul said:

Thanks Cheryl. Yes this is the 85.

Paul.

I thought you used a Laowa 60mm lens, Paul, like mine. The reason I ask is because I’m interested in the comparison btn these two lens and whether you have experience with with both. 

[Paul]

I have both, and both work on the camera, but the 60 needs an adapter.

The 85mm was sent by LAOWA for me to have a play with being the smaller lens for the RF fit.

I would say both function beautifully.

Paul.

[Clicker]

I think there are three of us using  the LAOWA 60mm lens  now  that you have it to Cheryl ... I reckon  Paul must be getting commission ....

[CMunzel]

Thanks Paul and Clicker. I’ve been using the 60mm for about 9mths. When shooting tiny subjects like insects, I can focus within a few inches but of course, many insects take off when you get close. Does the 85mm allow the same magnification from a bit further away? 

[Paul]

19 minutes ago, Clicker said:

I think there are three of us using  the LAOWA 60mm lens  now  that you have it to Cheryl ... I reckon  Paul must be getting commission ....

Commission lol... I wish. I think I would get something if someone buys from LAOWA directly from one of my links to the lens (but I've hundreds out there and nobody has yet!)

But I like to think that some of my photos help persuade people to buy one from somewhere at least. 

Paul.

[Clicker]

11 minutes ago, CMunzel said:

 When shooting tiny subjects like insects, I can focus within a few inches but of course, many insects take off when you get close. 

You will  have to take them hostage  Cheryl ...

[Paul]

1 hour ago, CMunzel said:

Thanks Paul and Clicker. I’ve been using the 60mm for about 9mths. When shooting tiny subjects like insects, I can focus within a few inches but of course, many insects take off when you get close. Does the 85mm allow the same magnification from a bit further away? 

Insects take off 95% of the time - even those without wings, lol...

I don't think there would be much in it. You'd need to be a few millimetres closer with the 60mm due its it smaller focal length.

Paul.

Edited October 18, 2022 by Paul