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Do I need a MACRO lens?

Started Jul 10, 2015 | Questions thread
JeanPierre Martel Veteran Member • Posts: 3,304
Re: Do I need a MACRO lens?

agaoo wrote:

I have Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 on my GH4 camera and the photo attached is taken with it.

I'm wondering I would need MACRO 30mm F2.8 lens in addition.

If so, what could be improved with MACRO lens for such photo?

To do real macro shots with the Lumix 30mm, you have to be really close to your subject (flower, insect, etc.) with the risk of having the shadow of the lens in your frame.

However, any µ4/3 lens -- included the Lumix 12-35mm -- can be used for close-up photography.

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