Questions tagged [minimum-focus-distance]
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120mm with 35cm minimum focus distance for Macro? [closed]
Is 120mm focal length with 35cm minimum focus distance good/close enough for macro insect photography?
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Relationship between minimum focusing distance, maximum reproduction ratio, and focal length?
I'm having a hard time understanding these specs of these two Nikon (Z-mount) lenses (or rather, reconciling them).
One of them is the Z-mount 105mm macro: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/lineup/...
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Is a diopter recommended for a 56mm lens?
I have a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 and Sony a6400.
I'm looking into buying a diopter because it seems to be relatively cheap and can reduce the minimum focus distance while also zooming in, which I both want.
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How to calculate extension tube length when the focal length is unknown
A 16mm objective has a minimum focus distance of 1m. When an extension tube is used to decrease the minimum distance to 0.1m, how long is this extension tube?
If b_1...
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Options to increase magnification when the minimum working distance is fixed
I work in a lab which deals with a significant amount of scientific photography. My current situation calls for an increase in magnification, however, there is a physical limit to how close the lens ...
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What is this style of photography called?
I am trying to learn a specific type of photography and am having a difficult time finding out the name for it. What I am most interested in, is a specific niche of high focus, minimalist, black ...
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What's the best choice of lens from an optics surplus shop to get a Stanhope Lens-like magnifying function?
I am looking to do some experiments with my cellphone and a lens, holding the lens in contact with my cellphone lens. I'm looking for a lens that has the shortest back focal length length possible, so ...
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New camera won't focus while zoomed in, old one focuses perfectly. Why? [duplicate]
I take photos of computer hardware for sale on ebay. I had been borrowing a camera for photos (Olympus SZ-16) and the camera will be able to focus while very zoomed in to a device while relatively ...
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How is a lens's listed minimum focus distance affected by zoom?
I have a 55-210 zoom lens, and the specs show that the minimum focus distance is 1m. Does that distance remain constant if I use the zoom? Or does that change it? Thanks in advance!
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How do focal length, minimum focus distance, and magnification interact on a lens?
I have a question about zoom lenses that I can't find the answer. It's about these 3 concepts:
Maximum Magnification (MM)
Minimum Focusing Distance (MFD)
Longest Focal Length (let's say LFL :) )
On ...
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Why there are so few lenses with small minimum focus distance?
My superzoom compact camera Canon Powershot SX60 HS has advertised minimum (closest) focus distance of 0 cm, and many other compacts have this in a couple cm range.
But for my micro four thirds ...
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What is the relationship between focal length and minimum focus distance?
If I know the focal length of a lens, how can I know the minimum focus distance? I know there is mark in the lens, but if I don't have the lens how can I know the MFD?
I have checked several webpage, ...
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Why are some big telephoto lenses so expensive compared to telescopes?
I'm looking at an ad for a used Canon 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM Autofocus Lens where they are asking $180,000. Yes, that's not a typo.
I don't get it.
I'm an amateur astronomer and I know I can buy a ...
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Why can lenses only focus from so close? [duplicate]
I have always wondered, why is it that a lens can only focus from so far away from the subject?
I know some lenses have a kind of macro switch which basically allows them to focus closer but why are ...
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Should Minimum Focus Distance be high or low for better macro photography?
What is best for macro photography high or low minimum focus distance (MFD) ? where to find this information on a lens/camera and how should i read it ?
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How do I calculate what the working distance will be with a macro reversed lens setup?
Once I got hooked up on macro photography and bought a 105mm 1:1 macro lens. I really like the lens and it also gives me a decent working distance. However, I started being obsessed with getting ...
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Does crop factor increase the minimum focus distance?
I currently have a Canon 100mm 2.8L mounted on a cropped sensor camera, which makes it 160mm equivalent. I have two questions.
Since the equivalent focal length is 160mm, does that mean that the ...
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How does Nikon measure "minimum focus distance" for Macro/Micro lenses?
This question is about Nikon SLR terminology. The answer could be different for non-SLR cameras, or for different maker.
The "minimum focusing distance" in the spec — it's measured and listed between ...
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