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Magnification with macro lens

Started Jul 4, 2021 | Questions thread
Stuart Carlton Regular Member • Posts: 203
Re: Magnification with macro lens

Gary from Seattle wrote:

Jalapeno Sanchez wrote:

Correct me if I am wrong but with macro there is no magnification. It’s 1:1. Adjust your lens’ focus as far away from infinity as possible, then close in on your subject until it is clear.

Macro is 1:1 and beyond. But those are just words - semantics. The important point is not to worry about the magnification of the subject, but just to move as close as you want or as close as you can for best framing/composition. The best compositions are not necessarily those where the subject appears the largest.

Nikon D750

Nikkor 105mm f2.8

I agree absolutely. There is a temptation, and I as guilty of it as anyone, to get the closest possible shot and forget the composition!

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