Tag: macro
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Short extension tubes
The first instinct when buying extension tubes is “the longer, the better” because a longer extensions allows a bigger magnification. However, not all images require large magnification. I shot these two photos with two Nikkors, the 20/3.5 UD AI and the 50/1.2 AI-S on a Sony NEX-5. The theory says that if I extend a…
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Tilt macro lens for Sony NEX cameras
I reckon there are easier solutions, but the most complicated one I could find is this one. I bought a Sony NEX-5 (obvious), then an adapter to fit Bronica SQ lenses onto Nikon bodies, then theLensbaby to mount Nikon lenses, with TILT, onto NEXes, and finally a Nikon extension tube – but I also have…
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Autofocus for macro
Who says that autofocus is not for macro shots? Well, many, and usually it holds true. Not if the object does not stay that still… like a Post-It in the air. Solution: Fuji S3, Nikkor AF-D 50/1.4, B+W close-up lens, and continuous autofocus.