When a lens says 'macro' does it mean...
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Yep, it will probs be able to focus close up to the object also.
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Forgot to say it wont be a true macro I.E. 1:1
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That's true for many, but not all. My Tamron SP 90 is typical of 'proper' macro lenses as it does indeed offer 1:1 capability
For many lenses though, macro has been high-jacked as a means of saying 'close focus'
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Sigma say....
"The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.7 inches) at all focal lengths and is capable of macro photography with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8"
Personally - I think calling 1:3.8 macro is false advertising.
"The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.7 inches) at all focal lengths and is capable of macro photography with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8"
Personally - I think calling 1:3.8 macro is false advertising.
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I've got the Sigma 17-70 which is described as macro, it will however focus right up to the glass at 70mm. Not a true macro lens but it gives ok results.