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I have the 180mm macro lens and could try it out for you on the R5 tomorrow. I don't think I've used that combo yet - will have a look. I'm pretty sure I tried it on the R when I had it.
Edit: I have tried the R and the 180mm. I cannot remember if I had the 12mm extension tube on - not sure if that would show in the exif? I think I probably manually focused with all of these and probably used focus peaking. To be honest I'm not great at hand holding this lens and often use it on a monopod. If I remember rightly it was a bit windy (it nearly always is when I go photographing flowers!)
Let me know if there is something specific you'd like me to check.
1st is SOOC f/3.5 ISO640 1/125s
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2nd f/5.6 ISO 3200 1/250
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3rd SOOC f/7.1 ISO 400 1/160s
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Another edit: I've just realised you want it for bugs and have found these - again I think I would have been manually focusing.
f/7.1 400s ISO 800
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f/6.3 1/640s ISO 3200
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Thanks very much for the in depth reply. Much appreciated.
If I do get one, it’ll be mainly for bugs and stuff that my 100mm always frighten off from getting too close
I’m mostly interested in how well it performs on the R5 in general - ie overall IQ; AF and how much benefit the IBIS gives it and such...
I’ve considered ordering one for quite a while now. But the lack of recognition and stuff it seems to get in comparison to the 100mm has always made me cautious of its abilities.
Any up close / macro shots you could post with the setup would be most appreciated though
PS: I forgot to get back to you RE the drive modes shortcut via the M.fn button.
It turned out it was the options were disabled in the main custom menu.
So many thanks for your help with that also