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Looking to get into macro photography with my R7

Started 4 months ago | Discussions thread
Person9 New Member • Posts: 8
Re: Looking to get into macro photography with my R7
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There are numerous macro lenses in the Canon RF mount.  Laowa has a 100mm f/2.8, a 90mm f/2.8 and an 85mm f/5.6, all at $500.  All are completely manual; no autofocus (generally not important, not even helpful in very close-up work), no EXIF data to camera, no auto aperture, no built-in image stabilization.  But they all have excellent reputations, which I can vouch for about their 100mm f/2.8, and  and their 65mm which I use on my Fuji APS-C camera with fine results.   The 65mm does not seem to be available in RF mount.

All the Laowa lenses go to 2X, unusual in a macro lens (typically only to 1X)

7 Artisans has a 60mm f/2.8, also totally manual, in an RF mount.  You can probably find some reviews Online.

APS-C is FINE for macro work.  Many people make great images with the even-smaller sensor of Micro-four-thirds.  In fact, for a given subject that fills the frame, you will need LESS magnification with an APS-C than with a full-frame camera.  With lower magnification, it's a bit easier to focus, and it has somewhat more depth-of-field.

Also, a 100mm macro lens on your R7 acts like a 160mm lens on a full-frame, so you'll have more working distance.  The full-frame folks are pretty much stuck today with a maximum focal length of 105mm, with only one (quite large) 150mm lens available (by Irix).

Macor lenses for APS-C and Micro-four-thirds are generally smaller & lighter than equivalents for full-frame cameras.

Have fun with your new macro endeavors.  It's addictive.

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