I wanted to test Nikon's 55-200mm kit lens for close focus at 200mm on my D80. I used a tripod/cable release and manual focus. ISO was 1000 due to overcast lighting although onboard flash happened to be used for this shot (one of over 60 taken). I shot wide open at f/5.6 and 1/200 sec. I was about 10 feet from the salvia bush (on its last legs due to drought conditions). Patience is paramount when trying to capture these bumble bees as they do not stay in one spot for vert long. This image is significantly cropped from the original.
