Macro Photography Archives

February 22, 2023

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F/2.8 VR S Macro Lens Review

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Nikon offers two dedicated macro lenses in their Z Series lens range. Here we review the longer of the two, the Nikkor Z MC 105mm.

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January 8, 2021

Handheld Macro Photography with the Bolt VM-160 Ring Light

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I will make it clear from the outset that macro photography is a rabbit hole within a rabbit hole. And for newer photographers who are still grappling with the more general principles of depth of…

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November 30, 2020

Reverse Lens Macro Photography – Intro and How To Guide

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Hemant offers quick tips and techniques for shooting extremely close macro photographs without buying any new gear at all!

Hemant Chatterji
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February 10, 2020

Nikon Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 Macro / Standard Lens Review

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Josh reviews a classic Nikon Nikkor lens, the Micro Nikkor 55mm F/3.5 macro lens. It’s a standard fifty and a macro lens in one!

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November 4, 2019

Monthly Photo Challenge for November 2019 – Shoot Your Best Macro Photo

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November 2019’s monthly photo challenge – shoot your best macro photo. In this article, we tell you what you’ll need and how to make a great macro shot.

James Tocchio
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June 28, 2017

Minolta AF Macro 100mm F/2.8 A Mount Lens Review – Spoiler : It’s Perfect

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Photography is a fluid craft. The light, our subjects, and even our interests are always in flux. So it helps when our gear can keep up. And it’s this uncommon versatility (combined with amazing image…

James Tocchio
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March 21, 2017

How to Shoot Easy Macro Photos Using Close-Up Filters

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Are you interested in macro photography but not so interested in shelling the clams to pay for an expensive macro lens? Or maybe you’re not interested in carrying another big honking lens that’ll rarely leave your…

James Tocchio
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May 20, 2015

Minolta MC Macro Rokkor QF 50mm F/3.5 Lens Review

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Today we’re talking about a truly versatile lens. It’s Minolta’s MC Macro Rokkor QF 50mm F/3.5, and it provides one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get into macro photography whether you’re shooting…

James Tocchio
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