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Nikon Lenses: what is the difference between Micro/Macro vs non-Micro/Macro of the same focal length? [duplicate]
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What is a macro lens?
What is the difference between a Nikon “Micro” lens and a “Macro” lens?
I know what macro photography is, but what makes a macro (or in Nikon's ...
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What is the 'Maximum Reproduction Ratio' of a lens?
A review of a Sigma 19mm f2.8 lens contains the following line
It has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm /7.9in and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:7.4.
So, as in the title, what is 'maximum ...
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What is the difference between a Nikon “Micro” lens and a “Macro” lens?
When it comes to macro photography and Nikon, what is the difference between a Micro and a Macro [Nikkor] lens?
Is the answer as simple as to say that Nikon uses Micro in its nomenclature for its ...
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What does the magnification ratio number mean on a macro lens?
I'm looking for a macro lens. I have 28-105mm Nikkor which gives me "1:2 Magnification Ratio" (whatever that means). I found another lens, Tamron 90mm Macro, which has magnification ratio of 1:1.
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What is a macro lens?
I've read a few threads on here that mention some elementary descriptions of macro lenses and found some marketing fluff in the box for my Canon about them as well, but being a complete novice I was ...
