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10 essential steps to better macro images

Introduction

Macro photography is a fascinating area of the medium. It has the power to reveal details we would never have known were there had we not looked closer, through a macro lens. This applies even to mundane household objects – the type we walk past every day without a second glance, and would certainly not have considered worthy of image material. 

With the extreme close-up compositions of macro photography however comes some niche challenges we need to understand and overcome. From mastering focus to dealing with camera shake and dealing with distracting backgrounds, it is essential that we know how the photo workflow can differ from the usual, when working at extreme magnifications.  

Here we have put together a rundown of some quick tips which have the power to transform your macro images right off the bat, enabling you to capture sharper, more consistently useable images. 

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What is macro images? Is it just the exact same as near-ups?

You’ll come across the phrase ‘macro’ etched on the barrels of all types of diverse lenses, from extremely-large primes to telephoto zooms. But despite the fact that a lot of lenses are promoted as owning some type of ‘macro’ function, if we want to chat in technological conditions, most of these would drop short of the mark. 

Real macro lenses have the capability of concentrating so near to a matter that they attain a reproduction ratio of 1:1. This is also acknowledged as ‘lifesize’ and a magnification of 1x, but in all circumstances, what it suggests is that the subject matter seems on the photograph at the dimension it would be if you placed it instantly on the sensor.

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Which is the starting off stage for true macro pictures – and acquiring access to this amount of magnification opens up a full

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4 Macro Lenses That Will Make Products Shine

These sharp macro lenses will allow you to capture immense amounts of detail.

Macro lenses are fantastic. They allow us to get closer to objects than other lenses, which makes them great for product photography. Sharing images of products that highlight fine details can really help sell a product to those interested. Fortunately, there are quite a few great macro lenses on the market these days, and they’re affordable. If you want to elevate your product photography game, you should consider a solid macro lens. After the break, we will share four macro lenses that have seriously impressed us.

Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS

In our review, we said:

“In terms of construction, this lens feels great in the hand, and the switches and focusing ring push/pull mechanism are great additions. We’re happy that Sony is bringing this to their lenses.”

Chris Gampat – Editor In Chief

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Photo kit field guide: best gear for macro photography

Most photographers are familiar with what a macro lens does and how it differs from conventional optics, of similar focal lengths. However there are multiple types of macro lens available in the modern age of photography, as well as several options of camera format. This can complicate the choice of gear considerably and it is critical to understand just how various items impact the type of creative macro shots we can capture.

Magnification ratio is the first important factor to consider, as this will directly influence how close you can get to your subject. To clarify, this does not necessarily refer to the minimum focus distance of a lens, rather the magnifying power of the optical design and the resulting reproduction size of the subject in the final frame. For beginners, many lenses have a ‘macro’ function, especially telephoto zooms, such as a 70-300mm. 

This is somewhat misleading as such

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