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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Can I use macro extension tubes with a non-manual lens?
I am new to macro extension tubes and I want to buy one but I don't have a manual lens (one where I could change the aperture manually) so I don't know if an extension tube would work with my lenses ...
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What's the magnification of a full frame macro lens on a MFT camera?
I think I've got this right but I would like to be positive before I buy a lens.
If I were to use a Nikkor 55mm full frame macro lens with a 1:2 magnification and a 9inch min focus on a micro four ...
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Can we combine extension tubes and diopters for greater macro magnification?
I want to increase the magnification of my Canon 100mm L Macro. I already have a set of kenko extension tubes. Could I buy a dipter to even increase further the magnification? For example Raynox ...
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Is there a Point and Shoot camera with a Macro function or ability?
I am looking for a simple point and shoot camera with a macro function to be able to take photographs for eBay auctions.
Are there any P&S cameras with this function?
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Is there a way to do focus bracketing on Nikon D90 with Nikkor 105mm f/2.8?
One feature I loved in my old Canon G6 was the ability to do focus bracketing in macro photography.
Any hope of focus bracketing using my Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 macro lens on my D90 body?
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How important is auto focus and aperture control in a macro setup?
I'm thinking of starting some amateur macro photography, and I'm not sure I want to go with macro lenses, due to their price.
I currently have the following lenses:
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF ...
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What is the difference between these similarly-named Canon macro lenses?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens but I'm unsure which one is best since the names are very similar.
Other than the price, what is the difference between the Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM and ...
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For blogging about nail art: Should I buy a superzoom bridge camera or a DSLR?
Just what the title says really!
I want to be able to take good product photos, close up pictures of nail art and also make nail art videos that look great. In case you hadn't guessed, I'm a blogger, ...
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What equipment should I use for up close shots?
I need some help and if anyone can guide me without making it too complicated I will be very appreciative.
Background
I have a Nikon D3100 and I am very much interested in close up shots and ...
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True Macro Zooming Lens? + zooming and manual focus while tethered?
This is a follow up to a few other recent questions about shooting artwork including: macro lens for artwork with the T2i
I just received my T2i and tethered it to my laptop. With the stock lens it ...
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Does the lens mount matter when reverse mounting for macro?
When using a reverse mount adapter ring to reverse mount a lens for macro photography, is it possible to use a lens designed for a different camera system so long as it has the same filter threading?
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What is considered a professional grade Macro lens?
Macro (or Micro for Nikon) lenses come in different focal lengths, however looking through the current list of canon Macro Nikon Micro lenses they mostly have the same f2.8 apeture. (apart from the ...
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multiple pictures give different shades for same scene and lighting
I am photographing an object 4 cm away from the camera using 5MP phone camera. It is being used in macro mode with fixed ISO 100 setting. Automatic White balance is being used along with ...
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Are Raynox magnifiers compatible with Canon macro lenses?
Are Raynox magnifiers (125, 250, 5320) compatible with Canon 100mm f/2.8L? In particular, are they going to be compatible with the Canon Macro Twin Flash?
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Canon lens contact pins
I want to convert my Canon lens into a macro lens. I really need the contact pins to customize the ring so the aperture will work. But I can't find it anywhere.
Does somebody know the name of this ...
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What's the best budget macro lens option for micro 4/3 Panasonic Lumix gf3?
I would like to get into macro photography.. Just wondering what the best macro lens would be in the $150-200 price range? I would like to get the Panasonic/Leica macro lens but not in the budget. Btw ...
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Any suggestions on a ringlight flash for my new Canon 100mm 2.8 macro?
Just to let it be known, I want the following:
ETTL Support
The lens has a 58mm thread.
I don't care alot about extra features, and for the flash, I don't mind getting any kind of an off brand. I ...
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Optimal flash settings for macro photography (Nikon SB-900 + softbox)
I'm using a Nikon SB-900 along with a softbox when photographing macro (1:1).
What I would like to know is what flash mode that would fit this setup best. Should i simply set it to "M" and adjust it ...
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Canon 180 MM Macro Magnifier
I want to take magnified images of the subjects such as compound eye of the Butterflies, dragon flies...
I've a canon 180 Macro/ Canon 550D (planning to take 1DX Or 50D Mach III with some more hands ...
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How much does extending affect range of focusing distances?
It's well known that moving a lens away from imaging surface will decrease both minimum and maximum focusing distance. There are times when it would be good to know how much those distances will ...
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Is the Olympus EP3L a good choice for 3D Macro?
I'm interested in getting an Olympus EPL3 for amateur use.
In order of importance I'd like to be able to do the following:
Macro 3D
General purpose; portraits and panoramas
Time-lapse
Is this a ...
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How can I improve this picture of a crumb on my keyboard using the CHDK firmware?
I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative firmware to my camera.
I took this picture earlier ...
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Is there a better macro lens for the Canon EOS system than the MP-E 65mm?
I'm looking to buy my first macro lens to use with a full frame body. I started with Canon 100mm f/2.8L, over Zeis 100mm f/2 into Canon MP-E 65mm, which at this moment I like the best of the lot (I ...
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Which camera/lens combination achieves the highest possible image quality for macro?
Doing lots and lots of research I have a hard time time finding the ultimate answer to this question. I would like to shoot macro and products and aim for maximum sharpness and reproduction. Maximum ...
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Will an add-on mini macro lens for my mobile phone help get a blurry-background effect?
I am new to photography. I am really interested in taking close up photos (macro photography) of objects with a blurry background. But my mobile phone (a Sony Xperia Ion ) does not have the facility ...
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How do I choose an extension tube for macro photography?
I'm looking for an extension tube for my DSLR. Any suggestions? I see a lot on the internet, but I cannot figure out which is the best.
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Can we shoot normal pictures using a macro lens?
I am confused about macro lenses (or micro as Nikon calls them). Can we shoot normal (Nature) scenes using the macro lens?
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Which tripod should I get for macro photography?
I'm currently looking for a good tripod for (mostly) macro photography and other kind of photography as well. I own a Canon EOS DSLR. Which tripod should I consider?
There are many on sale, but I'm ...
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Are there any inexpensive 2x AF macro lenses for Canon?
I want to be able to take pictures like this:
This was taken at 2×, but the lens costs over 1000 and has no autofocus. Is there a lens that can take pictures like this for less money, preferably ...
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Macro Lens comparison : Nikon 85mm DX vs Nikon 60mm (FX)
What is the point of buying the 85mm DX AF-S f/3.5G for 476$ versus the 60mm AF-S f/2.8G for 540$. It's 64$ to get f/2.8G over f/3.5G, it's close to be the same focal on a DX 85 vs 90 (1.5 X 60) and ...
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Anyone suggests Zeiss 100mm f2 macro planar?
I seriously consider Zeiss 100mm f2 ZF.2 macro planar for my Nikon D800. I want to use it for portraits, macros and tight landscapes. Macro ability is a plus but it's not weather sealed so there may ...
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For food photography with a Macro lens do I have to get a particular size of dishes?
From Rfusca's comment here: Why isn't the background towel visible in this still life?
She might have used a macro lens, but this definitely isn't a macro shot. Its not nearly 1:1 unless those ...
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Will these two accesories work together for a “Macro” photography experience?
I am trying to to get a Christmas gift for my wife. She has a Cannon Rebel T1i and two lenses that came with it (nothing else).
She has shown some interest in Macro photography with the lenses she ...
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Nikon D3200 18-105mm VR Lense and macro photography
I have decided to buy Nikon D3200 18-105mm VR Lens camera, finally!
My question is would I be able to shoot insects and photos with great resolution?
Distance is not a problem, I can go close to the ...
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How to attach Zeikos extension tube to D5100?
How to attach the Zeikos macro extension tube to Nikon D 5100 and to the kit lens 18-55mm?
Neither side of the tube seems to fit the body of the camera nor the lens. Perhaps I bought the wrong item ...
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What magnification would I get with extension tubes?
I have a Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro lens (DX sensor) and I haven't been able to exactly determine what magnification I can get with Kenko 12mm, 20mm, 36mm extension tubes. Suppose I would use all of them ...
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How can I increase depth of field when photographing through a microscope?
I was photographing a small beetle and ran into the problem that it was just 0.5 inches long, and the macro setting on my camera failed to produce a sufficiently detailed and crisp image. Therefore I ...
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Macro mode: Should I make sure the lens is all zoomed out?
It appears that on most compact digital cameras, the macro mode (flower symbol) works best (or only) when the zoom lens is at the widest setting (comparable to e.g. 35 mm).
What is the reason? ...
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What old wide angle lens should I use for reverse macro?
I want to expirement with a reversed wide angle lens for high magnification photography. I would prefer an older lens where I can set the F-Stop manually on the lens itself.
I use a Canon 5D Mark ...
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Home-made snoot for macro photography. What shall I put inside?
Recently, I've developed a taste for macro photography and have a question concerning the light.
I'm currently shooting with a Sigma 105mm Macro + Kenko extension tubes. I have an older model of the ...
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Why does the max aperture change when use Nikon 60mm AF-D Micro on D90 camera?
I have found that my Nikon 60mm Micro AF-D changes aperture from 2.8 to 3.2 when used with a D90. I have tried both A and M mode. Is it by design? Why?
I intend to buy Nikon 50mm 1.4 AF-D, but it ...
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Can adapters covert between different thread sizes for reverse mounting a lens?
Can adapters be used to covert between different lens filter thread sizes when used to reverse mount a lens for macro, and is there any disadvantage in doing so?
Split from this quesion: Does the ...
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After considering crop factor on Nikon D90, which macro lens should I get?
I am thinking of getting Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D.
I'm not a stamp collector so what I am looking for is characteristics of 100mm macro lens for Full Frame camera.
Should I get 100mm macro ...
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Force picture in continuous autofocus mode - Canon Rebel T3
I have a Canon Rebel T3, and I'm very new to photography. I recently got a new close up filter that goes on top of my 18-55 lens (this question also applies with any lens I have). I hold the shutter ...
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Macro Photography - Monopod or Tripod?
I recently got a new macro lens and after a couple of outings I noticed it would be very beneficial to use monopod or a tripod (or some kind of support). I would prefer a monopod because it seems ...
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Will the Raynox DCR 250 Macro + GF3 kit lens provide good results?
I have a Panasonic Lumix GF3 with the stock 14-42 lens. I've been away from photography for some time now. I bought a Raynox DRC 250 macro and was wondering if I would achieve pretty good results with ...
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Does anyone make a flash diffuser for the Canon Macro Twin?
I'm currently looking for a flash diffuser for the Canon Macro Twin MT-24EX. I see that many people make their own. However, I'm not very good about building stuff. Is there anything available in the ...
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Can a Macro lens be considered useful for shooting other than Macro scenes? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is a macro lens suitable for distant subjects - wildlife, sports, portraiture?
For scenes like Portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, food photography etc, can Macro lens be ...
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What lens should I buy? [closed]
Im going on a Caribbean Cruise this winter and I just recently purchased the Canon Rebel T4i 18MP DSLR Camera Package which come with...
Canon Rebel T4i 18MP DSLR Camera With 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II ...
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What reverse connector do I need for Nikon?
I have 2 lenses for my Nikon D7000. First is 18-55mm and 18-200mm.
I saw some pictures on internet are done using some reverse connector to get macro effect.
What exactly I need to buy and how exactly ...
