 Mindy Fuller |
Macro or Micro? I have been reading a lot about lenses, and sometimes see the close-up lenses described as a "mirco" lens and sometimes see "macro"... is there a difference? I want a lens that allows me to get as close as I possibly can, but I am working with a tight budget! I've been reading about Sigma lenses... does anyone have a Sigma macro that could give me advice on whether it's a good buy or not? I have a Canon camera, but the Canon lens is so much more expensive! Please help! : ) Thanks!
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doug Nelson |
Nikon calls it micro, Canon says macro. It usually means that the lens, maybe with an adapter, will give a 1:1 or life-size image. Maybe these should more properly be called close-focusing lenses, since you'd need a bellows or extension tubes to go bigger than 1:1. There is an FD to EOS adapter that does work for macro (but not for much else). It won't focus to infinity, but then you wouldn't need to. Get the one that has NO glass element. That way, you can use the excellent old FD or FL 50-mm macro lenses. This may be exactly what you need, even without the life-size adapter. It's just a 50 that focuses down to 9 inches. Look for a 42 screw-mount to EOS adapter if you want to use the excellent 50-mm Pentax macro. These old screw-thread lenses are cheap AND excellent. Phoenix has an inexpensive 100-mm macro, but I can't offer an opinion on it.
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Mindy Fuller |
Thank you Doug! This website is so very helpful! I am obviously a beginner, but I have a strong passion for photography and it looks like I've found a great place to further my knowledge! : ) Thanks again for answering my question, I'm sure that I will have many more in the future! : )
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Michelle B. Prince |
Hey, I'll be checking to see the responses you get. I use a Sigma macro lense and get shots that I like. I have several posted, all shot with that lense. I am interested in finding out more about the lenses though.
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