i have a D40 with a Tamrom 70-300mm macro lens. this lens is new to me. i would like to know of what kind of settings would be the best for taking macro shots. should i have a larger aperture or a small aperture? thanks for any info

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D40 18-55MM 55-200MM VR Tamron 70-300MM
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Probably f11 and use a tripod.

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As canon office says try around F11. I found those type of .5:1 macro lenses at the long end very hard to use. You'll find you will get better shots by using it at the 70mm end with a set of extension tubes (eg Kenko).

 

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