question for macro dudes

photocatphotocat Registered Users Posts: 1,334 Major grins
edited July 17, 2005 in Accessories
OK... I own two lenses now who tell me they are macro but they are not.
How do I order a real macro without seeiing it in real life (I live in UK, but hubby is an american, so we buy online...)
If the text says 1.1, is that a REAL macro? As in make a fly look like an elephant?
I have been told that if it is a real macro, it has to have shifting elements...
Who can explain in toddler language what the things are that I have to look for... let's say in Porters catalogue... How can I be sure to buy a real macro...
Help would be very very much appreciated.
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Comments

  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2005
    Real macro lenses are fixed focal length and should be able to do 1:1 at minimum focus distance. You can get them in focal lengths from 50mm to 180mm but they are quite expensive.
    I use the sigma 105mm EX macro lens for my shots (see cool shots sectiion)
    Brian V.

    ps they also often make great portrait lenses.
    Brian V.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/
    http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/
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