New camera help

[ctsps]

I just bought a nikon d5000 and just started fooling around with it,i put the macro lens on it,i have it on mode a for aperture priority,the iso setting on 100,image quality is in raw(nef),f-stop 9-13,i have the macro lense in manual focus and ever subject i try to focus on is blurry forget even trying the zoom,any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Reef Pets]

What kind of Macro Lens? You cannot get a clear view no matter what you try focusing on or just not a clear view when focusing on coral?

When you turn to focus the blur does not change or go away?

 

[ctsps]

Its a nikon macro 55-200 i can get a good shot at 55mm but thats about it

 

[Reef Pets]

I am just guessing, a f/4.0-5.6? If so you may not be able to focus because you are too close to the subject. With that lens not being a true macro you would have to be about 3 and a half feet away from the subject to be able to focus. The minimum focus distance on that lens is 43 inches.

 

[ctsps]

thats gotta be it,becuase your right on with the lens,im going to have to get a true macro lens,thanks for the help

 

[Reef Pets]

No problem. You can still get rather nice photos with that lens. But, you just have to be away from the subject a good distance. Of course the macros would not be as nice compared to taking the shot with a true macro.
Glad I could help!
Gary