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Do I need a MACRO lens?

Started Jul 10, 2015 | Questions thread
kuro_neko
kuro_neko Regular Member • Posts: 178
Re: Do I need a MACRO lens?

As above, the main benefit of a macro lens is that you can get greater magnification of the subject. If you just want to take pictures of a whole flower, then you don't really need a macro lens. If you fancy taking shots of small insects, or parts of flowers (for example) then a macro lens is essential.

I first tried macro photography using Raynox converter on the 50mm lens for my Sony Nex5. More recently, I invested in the M43 system partly so I could use the Olympus 60mm lens and I have to say it's one of the best lenses I've used and is a huge amount of fun. Of course, as to whether it's worth the investment depends on how much macro photography you think you might do. It does work well as a standard 60mm lens as well, which I find useful for candid portraits.

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