Question on Macro Photography and Lenses

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Hi Forum,

I have curious about macro lenses and am wondering how focal length affects the macro function of the lens.

I understand the magnification, DoF, AoV and Perspective changes with a change in focal length, but with macro lenses what affect how close you can get to a subject?

I have seen some wonderful imaged of flys eyes etc, and wonder how lenses can get in so close with detail, quality etc.

Matt
 
To get the flies eyes etc you'll need something like the Canon MPe-65 (if you have the cash!) or you may get away with something like the 105mm Sigma with extension tubes, although the quality is unlikely to be as good as the Canon.
You have to get extremely close and the DOF gets ridiciously small (fractions of a mm in some cases!).
This is the sort of thing you're looking for I assume?

5489911946_781d52babe_z.jpg


You have to focus manually by rocking forwards and backwards. It's quite difficult to get right so lots of practice. :thumbs:

Gareth
 
wippers said:
To get the flies eyes etc you'll need something like the Canon MPe-65 (if you have the cash!) or you may get away with something like the 105mm Sigma with extension tubes, although the quality is unlikely to be as good as the Canon.
You have to get extremely close and the DOF gets ridiciously small (fractions of a mm in some cases!).
This is the sort of thing you're looking for I assume?

5489911946_781d52babe_z.jpg


You have to focus manually by rocking forwards and backwards. It's quite difficult to get right so lots of practice. :thumbs:

Gareth
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You dont always need the mpe-65. I have seen similar shots taken with a point and shoot. The canon S3 comes to mind - but you have to know what you are doing to achieve the same effect.
 
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