Macro photography is a specialized area typically dealing with very small subjects. There are also "Macro Lenses" which are designed with macro photography in mind, and lower cost alternatives such as close up filters and extension tubes.
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Why is my new reverse-macro mount adapter not working?
I recently purchased a reverse macro mount (62mm) for my 30mm 1.4 sigma. I ordered it online because the price was so cheap I wouldn't be too upset if it didn't work. Anyhow, this morning I screwed it ...
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Is it necessary to have a macro ring flash to take macro photos?
I just got a macro lens but it turns out the subject is not bright enough. I am wondering if I need to buy a macro flash for macro photography?
The flash seems expensive and I am wondering if it is ...
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How is the 1:1 in macros determined?
I am trying to buy a macro lens, and I would like to know how the 1:1 reproduction ratio is measured or where it is determined from, etc.
So where is the ratio measured from or what determines a 1:1 ...
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Is Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens good for photos other than close-up macro shots?
Does this lens do a good job for photos other than close-up macro shots? For example, does it make sense to use this lens for outdoor family portrait photography? What are some other common uses for ...
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Is it feasible to use a Canon lens on Nikon body for extra macro ability?
I realize there's no way to mount a Canon lens on a Nikon body and get the full focus range, but is it possible to use an adapter to get a sort of extra macro, and get decent results? I'd imagine it ...
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Advices for a good studio lighting photography book?
I'm new to studio photography. I have at home a little studio to shoot macros and portraits. I'm equipped with strobes and a macro ring flash. I'm now looking for a beginner/intermediate studio ...
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What's a fairly simple way of taking a photo through a microscope?
I have a simple microscope, with only one lens (though two eyepieces). Is there any way to do this, without too much money and modification?
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Will manual focus be available when reverse mounting a lens?
If I reverse mount a Canon 50mm F1.4 prime lens on Canon Rebel T3i/600d can I still use manual focus for macro?
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Is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?
I have camera Canon 550d and a standard 18-55 lens.
My question is: is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?
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Can my Nikkor 35mm f1.8 be used as a macro lens, with reversing ring?
Can the Nikkor 35mm 1.8G be used as a macro lens, if I use it with a reversing ring ?
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What are options for macro lighting?
What options are there for additional lighting with macro subjects?
The subjects are often so close to the lens that leaving the flash in the hot shoe or just ambient light often gets blocked. ...
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Pentax-K 50mm lens, thread of 49mm or 50mm?
I really want to do some monkey macro photography. I am a student with almost no time and money, and want to take some hobby pictures in my spare time.
I have the Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi/Kiss X2). ...
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Why do my 100mm EF macro lens and my EF-S zoom set at 100mm appear to give a different field of view?
I have a Canon EF 100mm Macro and a Canon EF-S 18-200mm Lens, and using a Canon EOS 60D.
I believed that when setting the Zoom Lens to 100mm it would show the same field of view as the one from ...
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What macro extensions tubes are compatible with Nikon AF-S?
I am looking for a set of macro extension tubes for a Nikon D40 that will work with the AF-S system (i.e. will send all the relevant stuff between lens and body for full auto operation).
I have found ...
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Macro vs Compact Macro,
So I decided on the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM for shooting the artwork. It is really nice and takes great shots with little distortion if any (haven't test it much yet). But I'm surprised how ...
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Is AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G lens good for both macro and portrait photography?
I'm thinking of buying a macro lens am considering the Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR.
Is this lens really good for portraits? Where can I find sample pictures taken with this lens? Is ...
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Are older macro lenses soft at long focus distances?
I have an old (20+ years old) Nikon mount Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro lens with a 2X Tamron teleconverter that I use on my Canon body. When taking macro (1:1) or general close-up shots, the lens is very ...
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Do you suggest using an extender/tele converter with a Macro lens such as Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens?
Do you suggest using a teleconverter with a dedicated macro lens? I have tried out using a Kenko TC with canon macro lens - however I am not 100% satisfied with the "extra" magnification that I got on ...
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Why do the Nikkor non-AI 135mm vs 50mm f/1.8 work differently when I look directly through the lens?
I recently purchased an old Nikkor 135 f/2.8 non-AI lens. Beautiful lens, but the closest focal distance is about five feet.
I noticed that it will 'focus' at about 4 inches as well. If I hold the ...
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Macro lenses, what's the best for quality and closeup?
I want to do some extreme macro work, so which lens is best for this? I think the Canon 100mm macro isn't good enough. So which lens gives great low light work plus will get me right into the eye of ...
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How is it possible to have shallow depth of field with a small aperture? (The tele-macro paradox.)
Some longer tele lenses have a macro mode that allows for really shallow depth of field that have a lot of background melting when using relatively narrow apertures; like f/4.5-6. I have tried and ...
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What does the millimeter measurement of a macro lens mean?
I understand that the millimeter measurement on a lens is, for lack of a better term, how far it can "zoom" in or out, but what about macro lenses? What does the millimeter measurement signify? How ...
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How does Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM compare to Canon 180mm f/3.5L and Canon 100mm f/2.8?
I am interested in both lenses. I think they are great lenses but cannot decide between the two. The 100mm can go down to f2.8. However, the 180mm has got more focal lenth. On the other hand, I could ...
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Are screw-on macro lenses worth anything?
I was browsing Amazon looking at a few items and came across this:
4-piece Close-Up Macro Lens Kit
- Included are +1, +2, +4 and +10 Close- Up Lenses.
High-Quality lenses are diopters for ...
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Taking photos of computer screens - reducing glare with S95
I am using my S95 to take photographs of LCD computer screens which are used to display Microfilm images related to my research. Unfortunately they aren't running a normal OS, so it's not an option to ...
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What Nikon lens for both macro and portrait?
All three lenses are available at a local store near me:
85mm 1.8 at about 400USD
85mm 1.4 at about 1000USD
105mm 2.8 at about 1015 USD
I plan on doing macro and portrait photography and have the ...
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Are there any techniques to aid/improve reverse macro photography
I recently started playing with reverse macro with my canon 50mm f1.8. A couple things I noticed immediately is:
Shallow depth of field
No control over aperture
difficult to shoot handheld
I ...
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What impact do long macro lenses have on DOF?
When using any 1:1 macro lens, my understanding is that the framing or field of view remains the same at 1:1 magnification and all that changes with the focal length is the distance at which the you ...
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Nikon Lenses: what is the difference between Micro/Macro vs non-Micro/Macro of the same focal length? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is a macro lens?
What is the difference between a Nikon âMicroâ lens and a âMacroâ lens?
I know what macro photography is, but what makes a macro (or in Nikon's ...
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Which is sharper, theoretically - small image at 100% or large image re-sized in Photoshop?
I take macro shots of watches and post them on the web (not intended for printing), typically 640x480px. I've been composing those shots in the 1504x1000px frame so that it shows the required size ...
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How do I best take pictures of paintings?
I am thinking of purchasing a AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 for my Nikon D5000 in order to shoot food and paintings.
Regarding paintings I am unsure how this should be done :
Lighting : pro'lly no ...
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What does this switch do on my macro lens?
There is a switch on my Canon 100mm USM Autofocus Macro Lens that switches between 0.32 mm and 0.48 mm (I think those are the numbers I dont have my camera near me). What do these numbers mean and in ...
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Macro lens for Nikon D90
I am an eye surgeon and take photoes for patients with squint (crossed eyes) showing the eyes only. I also need to take photoes to lid lesions which may be 3-10mm only. I already have the 18-105 lens. ...
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How To Take Better Macro Shots with Nikon 1?
I recently bought myself a Nikon 1 during a roadshow. When the sales rep demoed the functionality of the camera to me which includes taking macro shots, the pictures were crisp and bright. Convinced ...
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What type of flash/diffuser was used in this picture?
What type of flash/diffuser was used
in this picture ? I am amazed of the by level of diffused light. I am sure there is a lot of post processing but i believe the lighting is the most important ...
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Panasonic GF3 with 14mm pancake lens - which macro lens will fit?
I wonder if anyone can advise me? I have the panasonic gf3 with a 14mm lens. Is there a macro conversion lens I can buy (apart from the new panasonic one) - haven't had one before and so wanted ...
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Ideas for Macro Photography [closed]
I would like to know just what kind of pictures I can take with macro. I'm looking for some out-of-the-box ideas. I have plenty close-ups of flowers, insects, grass, wood, and other objects. I would ...
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What software is available for macro focus stacking?
What software is available and widely used for macro focus stacking? In other areas photoshop, lightroom, aperture, etc are kind of industry standard options. Is there such a thing for focus ...
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Is there a cheaper alternative to Novoflex' Macro Reversal Adapter for controlling a reversed lens?
Novoflex makes the EOS-RETRO lens reversal adapter that, unlike other adapters, has a second ring that is attached to the EF mount side of the reversed lens, and electrically connects it to the body's ...
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How do I manually focus my macro in poor lighting conditions?
I'm using my Canon 100mm f/2.8L macro handheld all the time together with a flash rig and it works wonders. Most of the time I have an Eg-S focusing screen installed as well which makes it even easier ...
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Upgrade from a 5D to shoot video
I want to be able to shoot video footage in the best quality I can of vibrating grains on membranes (cymatics).
I'm wondering if I should I swap my Canon 5D for a 5DmkII, buy the cheaper 7D, buy a ...
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Extend working distance on macro lenses?
Is it possible to extend the working distance on macro lenses? I will be renting a 100mm 2.8L and Canon 1.4x III (for a different lens), but it sounds like I cannot use the extender on the 100mm. Is ...
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What lighting accessories can I use for outdoor macro photography?
I recently got myself a Nikon 60mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro-Nikkor lens. Without vibration reduction, it will probably need lots of light when hand-holding the camera. Anyone willing to give an overview of ...
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What are the best techniques for photographing butterflies in a glasshouse?
I will be going to a glasshouse where there will be butterflies as part of a special exhibition / attraction.
What are the best techniques for taking good shots, assuming that using a tripod might ...
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What determines the reproduction ratio when lens stacking for macro shots?
When stacking one lens on another for macro shots (often a normal or wide angle on a telephoto ), what determines the maximum reproduction ratio that the combination can do?
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How can I get the most possible depth of field out of close-up/macro shots?
I own a Nikon D40X and just the kit lens and I'm considering buying either a macro lens or some extension tubes. I don't necessarily want to do true 1:1 macro, just some close ups of bugs, fungi and ...
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I'm trying to take a close up of a camcorder LCD
I'm trying to a picture of an image I have paused on a Sony camcorder. The LCD is 6.2cm and has a pixel of 560x220. I'm using a Canon PowerShot SX40HS. I have the Canon on a tripod, micro setting, and ...
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Is diffraction an issue with macro lenses?
I'm looking to try out macro photography and have a rental of the Canon 100mm 2.8L IS and the MT-24EX flash to try out on my Canon 7D.
I've been reading that with the flash, you can stop down to ...
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How to light macro subjects with an off-camera solution?
With very high magnification (2X - 5X) it has been troublesome to light the subjects since the lens shadow often gets into the photo. If it does not, then the subjects end up poorly lit or backlit.
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What is a good starter macro book?
Are there are good starter books for macro photography? There's a few really popular books in other areas of photography that seem to come highly recommended like 'Understanding Exposure',' The ...
