 Daniel A. Fortier |
Close-Up Lenses or Macro Lenses I have a Canon Powershot A60 and I recently purchased a set of +1, +2, +4 close-up filters. I am pleased with the results, though their not quite what I'd expected. What is the difference between these close up filters and the macro lens that Canon offers for my camera?
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Wing Wong |
Hi Daniel, Honestly? Nothing except perhaps a higher price tag and some extra coatings on the glass. What most people call a "Macro Lens" that screws on like a filter is really a "close up lens". For all intents and purposes, they are the same. A true macro lens, like those with SLR mounts, have focusing elements and are able to expose the image onto the sensor/film at greater than 1:1 magnification. True macro lenses also cost alot more, but you will also get a much nicer image out of it. None of the soft and distorted corners and edges of the image and often times, better control over depth of field.
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Daniel A. Fortier |
Thanks Wing. Nice explanation, clear, consice and exactly what I was looking for. Looks like all the more reason for me to upgrade to a SLR camera.
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Ken Henry |
It doesn't matter. Artistic style will make you more money than perfect focus 'it looks like a photograph' image. You can give a flower to ten different photographers and you will see images from out of focus to National Geographic perfect. A point and shoot camera will record your images just as well as a SLR with a macro lens. When I learned to shoot artistically instead of technically I no longer worry about buying the latest and best. I now make profits.
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