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Linda Smith
 

Macro Filters for Getting More Magnification?


I have a macro lens and want to get more magnification of my subject. Can I use macro filters with this lens?


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October 06, 2001

 
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  Hi L.S.

You can use those close-up filters but they often distort things and produce less than perfect results. They are, though, usually the cheapest solution.

Other things you can try include using extension tubes or stronger macro lenses (if you are using a camera with detachable lenses.)

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October 08, 2001

 

Laura Johnson
  If I could say one thing... the one point that keeps coming up with regard to questions on converters and macro filters is simply that the less glass you put between the subject and the camera the better.

Lau


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October 10, 2001

 
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