What is the magnification of the macro attachment like compared to a dedicated 10x macro lens filter? Which magnifies it more, or lets me get closer?
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The magnification with my 18 to 55mm zoom lens set at 55mm is 6X. The distance frim the subject is about 4 inches.
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There is a 65mm MACRO lens that apparently lets you get to millimeters close. The two Panny lenes I have -- the 20 and the 12.5 both let you get quite close, but they aren't macro lenses. Check on the Olympus site. There are a couple of specifically macro lenses. That's my next lens. I love macro shooting. But those tow panny lenses aren't bad at all. Adorama has (I believe ALL of the lenses, both Panasonic and Olympus) for 4/3 format, so it's another place to look. Read the specs and see what they tell you. I do know the 65mm macro gets very good reviews from users.
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works great for macros! seriously this lens is amazing for the price. You do need to be 2-3 ft away but works and looks awesome!
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Not sure what the magnification is. It is used in place of a macro lens, most often on a 70-200mm or 200mm prime lens when traveling so as not to have to carry extra lenses . The same principles apply when using the attachment for a close up shot, a tripod and cable release are essential. A macro rail system would also be helpful but not an absolute necessity. Hope ths helps.
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I have this problem But I don't understand your solution, Bruce. Could you or someone explain it again please? You appear to be saying that if the camera is at something like a standard focal length you can choose both Macro and MF. But you can't - not on mine anyway! In my experience, the camera will not focus below 1ft. The image stays blurred and often the yellow central focus frame will display a question mark. Auto-focus does not work in Macro either - so to all practical purposes the camera has no Macro mode. If someone has a fix for this I'd be very interested.
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The macro ability is almost too good. I was disapointed, for a while there, that it would not focus, at times, with a Polaroid and UV filters. I later realized that it would focus on any dust on the filter (especially when the sun is not in your back).
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according to fuji specs super macro zoom will focus at 1 cm. I have not tried this yet
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Hello Hugh, It focuses super fast, zooms from wide-angle to super-telephoto, and gets close enough for macro shots. However, this is not a replacement for macro lens. Suggestions for Canon macro lens - Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS or Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L. If you looking for cheaper options - Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM or Canon EF 50mm f/2.5.
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I've been using Kenko close-up filters/lenses on my 14-45, 45-200. 28mm & 50mm K-mount slr lenses and they work pretty well. They really shorten the 36" focus distance of the 45-200.Even after 4 months, I'm not sure what the lady was really asking. I think she was under the impression that a G1 micro 4/3 had a macro/close-up mode just like a P&S;, and they don't.
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It can focus pretty close at all focal lengths, but it doesn't have a formal "macro" position. There's a discussion of this on cameralabs site, see the review of this lens. He claims a magnification ratio of 1:2.6 is possible. I haven't measured it myself, but it is a good lens for closeups.
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I would suggest getting the 105 mm macro if you want a true macro for closeup photography with any Nikon camera. I've used this lens for four years and have been extremely satisfied with sharpness and bokeh. At extreme macro settings, autofocus should be turned off, as it has difficulty searching for focal points. A 1:1 macro ratio is achieved when end of lens is approximately 5 1/2 inches from the subject.
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It produces a pretty decent macro in my opinion I've used it very little for such though... If you're looking for a specific macro lens though, this is not it.
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It appears to be the 200 mm. I have not measured exactly per say but it does zoom out that much and it works really well. I keep it on my camera unless I am doing some macro work.
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Rather than this, if I want to get closer than my macro ring allows I use some extension rings. They allow closer focus but add no extra glass to go through. I have a different brand I purchased for the same amount, so something like this Movo Photo AF Macro Extension Tube Set for Micro 4/3 Mount Mirrorless Camera System (Compatible with Olympus PEN, Panasonic Lumix, Blackmagic Cinema Camera) with 10mm, 16mm & 21mm Tubes
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No think of them like filters. They help your landscape look better as in give you more depth when using fisheye and wide lens and macro gives you a microcospic view. For macro you have to get really really close to an object to take a photo.
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No, it has to do with the greatest magnification of the thing you focus on, at the sensor. When you go as close as you can (i.e 0.35 m or 0.20 m in macro mode)to photograph a small object, you can get it as large as .36x natural size at the sensor, or in macro mode .72x. This is a bit less than what many regard as 'true' macro mode, which should be 1x... Not a large variety in MFT macro lenses, though! The zoom of this lens is 12-50mm (35mm equivalent focal length 24-100mm), which is 4.2x, but an entirely different number. Hope this helps! :)
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The specs for this lens are at: http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/macro.html