When it comes to macro photography, one of the most common questions I get is about the best f-stop to use. My go-to answer is usually around f8 or f11. But here's the thing, even though they ask me for advice, people often argue with me about this. I get it, everybody wants that beautiful, creamy background, especially when they're shooting that little flower, so they think they need to shoot wide open at f2.8, f4, or even 2.0.
But here's the thing. Depth of field isn't just controlled by aperture alone. It's also dictated by the distance between you and the subject and the subject and the background. The closer you are to the subject, the shallower your depth of field becomes. So if you don't shoot f8 or smaller, you're not going to get enough depth of field and everything is going to look blurry. But be careful, shooting at f16 or higher can introduce its own set of problems.
In short, if you want sharpness in your macro images, you'll need to use a smaller aperture, starting at 5.6, then adjust based on the results. And remember, if you're shooting outdoors, a slight breeze can cause movement, which makes it even harder to keep anything sharp. That's another reason why a smaller aperture is the right choice for keeping your shots crisp. .
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