Macro Lens

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Enhance Your Photography With a Macro Lens Whether you are out in your backyard after a rainstorm or are on vacation at the beach, a macro lens can help you capture photos that are very close to a small subject, such as a raindrop or seashell. There are many different brands that manufacture these lenses, including Canon, Leica, Nikon, Sony, and Tamron. These lenses come with a wide range of maximum apertures that extend from f/1.0 to f/6.3. Which types of cameras can use these lenses? Camcorder: This video camera can be outfitted with a macro lens and is able to capture videos in both standard resolutions and high definition resolutions. Rangefinder: This type of camera comes equipped with a small rangefinder that has the ability to …show more content…

All settings and features on this camera are manually operated, such as the exposure amount and the focus of the lens. Point-and-shoot: This type of camera is designed to be operated without requiring you to change any settings due to the inclusion of a large number of automatic settings. A point-and-shoot camera comes with a retractable lens. What does the focal length of a macro lens mean? This is the distance from the lens to the camera sensor and is measured in millimeters. This distance helps to identify how much the lens can zoom towards an object in the frame without losing any detail. A short length leads to an image that comes in a wide-angle and captures more of the scene in your pictures. A long length creates a magnified image that comes with a field of view that is narrow. The focal lengths available with macro lenses can extend from 8-millimeters to around 400-millimeters. Which focus types are available with macro lenses? Autofocus: This is a focus system that will focus on an object in the frame of your lens automatically before you snap a picture. This allows you to focus on other facets of taking a

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