Not bad for a kit lens I thought...

[Tronhard]

I was out walking today and came across this busy little fellow. I shot it hand-held (as always)





This was taken with a Canon 80D, EF-S 18-135, 85mm, f8, 1/1000, ISO 200

The kit lens is often seen as a serious compromise because of its wide range, but I think it does an OK job really...

[Geoff F]

That rather looks like our Myathropa florea. One of the Eristalis group.

Do you get that species over there?

[bnnrcn]

I prefer the first image in terms of composition and light Trev

[Tronhard]

That rather looks like our Myathropa florea. One of the Eristalis group.

Do you get that species over there?

You have me there... I was Just grateful the little fellow stayed still long enough for me to shoot it!

[Tronhard]

One more...

[AlwaysOnAuto]

Nice shots!
Our bees never stay in one place long enough for me to shoot.
And you're right, that isn't bad for a kit lens either.

[Shadowman]

Nice hues and capture, I think it (the lens) holds up well.

[JBW]

skilled hands can get great results out of a kit lens