Breathtaking Tulips with Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro Lens

Douglas Dubler created this series of tulip images with the Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro HSM lens paired with a Sony A7R Mark2.

© Douglas Dubler
© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro

“I use this lens for one reason, it’s the best, period.  And it has a great working distance, which allows me to be outside of the flower beds. I’m shooting wide open at F2.8 or F4 for razor-thin depth of field for artistry. I’m using on-camera strobe at three stops under for catchlight, usually between 5 and 7:30 under open sky. ”

 

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Sigma Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

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© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8Macro
© Douglas Dubler
© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro
© Douglas Dubler
© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro
© Douglas Dubler
© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro
© Douglas Dubler
© Douglas Dubler|Sony A7RII and Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro

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