MX-10 Macro lens F-stop

[kelpmermaid]

Help! Here is my dilemna - I am on Catalina Island for the weekend. I have brought my trusty MX-10 and planned to try out my new macro lens. I read part of Joe Liburdi's book earlier last week, and there was a recommendation for F-stop settings with 100 ASA film - I just can't remember what it was. I checked the archives here, but I didn't see anything exactly on point. Is it F-16 or F-22 to enhance depth of field? If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

 

[kelpmermaid]

Also, I take it that one does not use the viewfinder with the macro lens. Does one just look over the top of the camera body?

 

[fergyjohn]

G,day Kelpmermaid,

The correct fstop for the Macro lens is f22 but if your subject is reflective or very bright (white/silver) then f16 maybe appropriate.
but 98% of the time f22 will be fine.
And yes you just look over the top of your camera and use your framer to centre your subject.
The MX-10 take fantastic macro photos.

regards
Fergy (Downunder)

 

[kelpmermaid]

I'll see what I have when I get home. At least it has been a learning experience!