Most ‘standard’ zoom lenses can deliver a maximum magnification factor of about 0.3x. Here’s what that looks like on a full-frame camera body And here’s what a macro lens with a 1.0x magnification ...

If you want to shoot ultra-close-up images, you need a macro lens. There are various ways to shoot extreme close-ups, including the use of hollow extension tubes, reversing rings or close-up ‘filters’ ...

I've had my D600 for a bit over a year now (previous full-frame SLR was a Minolta Maxxum 7000i; had a Pentax K100D to play with a dSLR for a few years). Lenses owned are the kit Nikon 25-85mm and ...

So as I learn photography by taking pictures, I am now in the stage of taking macro pics with my 75-300 lens.(Canon) I usually set the lens to f=100mm, get the aperture to max opening to get a nice ...

Tamron has just announced an update to its classic 90mm Macro lens, the 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD 1:1 MACRO, with mounts for Sony E and Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras. Angled view of the new 90mm f ...

When buying a mirrorless camera, there's an equally crucial side question: What lenses do I need for this thing? The glass you place in front of that sensor plays a key role in how your photos or ...