I used Vision 3 500T film with ND 0.9 filter, and exposure was around 8.0 and Switar 25mm lenses. Last scene is 25mm + 5mm macro ring. i don't think that problem is in tripod I used old Bolex aluminum tripod which seems very stable. Quality at youtube is not very good but out of focus is only first scene others are good.
That was Flushing Meadows, right? Or is there a Unisphere like that somewhere else?
Sorry I don't understand what you mean, but first two plants was beans and the last one - clover.