Books
Book: Bugs Up Close
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A closer look at macro photography legend John Hallmén's book ‘Bugs Up Close’. Discover the amazing details and photographs inside this massive 1.5kg work.
CATEGORY: Tests & Reviews
Experimental Photography ◇ Lens Tests
Photography with a projection lens
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Discover how to adapt old projection lenses like Meyer Diaplan and Zettar to modern cameras and how to achieve unique effects like “soap bubble bokeh.”
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses ◇ Shooting Mode
Wide-angle macro photography with daily lenses
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Looking for an alternative to Laowa lenses? Discover how to use everyday lenses like the Samyang 14mm, Pentax 28mm, and Nikon 20mm for wide-angle macro photography with helicoid adapters and extension tubes.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses ◇ Optical Fundamentals
Wide-angle macro photography and Laowa 15mm f4.0
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Take a wide-angle look at the world of insects! Capture macro photos that feel real with the Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 Macro lens. A comprehensive guide to perspective, lighting, and shooting challenges.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Macro photography with a 20X microscope lens
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Is it possible to achieve 20X magnification in macro photography? The differences between infinity and finite microscope lenses, vibration issues, and advanced techniques required to obtain sharp images at high magnification.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Macro photography with a Canon microfilm lens
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What can an anonymous Canon microfilm lens purchased for just $5 do in macro photography? Discover detailed tests, focus stacking results, and the potential of these rare lenses.
Lens Tests ◇ Optical Fundamentals
Aperture setting in macro photography and the diffraction effect
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Why do small apertures like f/22 in macro photography reduce sharpness? Diffraction effects in photography, effective aperture, and the range where lenses are sharpest. A guide to choosing the right aperture without losing detail.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses ◇ Shooting Mode
Macro photography with a cheap zoom lens
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Are expensive lenses necessary for macro photography? We tested what can be achieved with a cheap telephoto zoom lens (Tokina 80-250) and Raynox DCR-250, which are generally not recommended. The results are surprising! A beginner's guide to macro photography on a low budget.
Accesories ◇ Focus & Depth of Field ◇ Focusing/Shooting Techniques
Mitutoyo microscope lenses
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Push the limits of macro photography with the legendary Mitutoyo M Plan Apo lenses. A comprehensive guide covering tube lens selection, flexible setup with Raynox, external diaphragm technique, and all adapters.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Carl Zeiss 2.5X 0.08 microscope lens
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How does legendary Carl Zeiss quality translate to your macro photos? Discover the pros and cons of the Zeiss Plan 2.5X 0.08 microscope lens through test shots. Learn how it performs against enlarger lenses at low magnification.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Lomo 20X 0.40 microscope lens
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Push the boundaries of macro photography with 20X magnification. Test shots taken with the Lomo 20X microscope lens reveal lighting and working distance issues. Is this lens suitable for use with a camera? Discover the results.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Microscope lens Lomo 3.7x 0.11
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Unbelievable sharpness at an affordable price! Detailed review and test photos of the Russian-made Lomo 3.7X 0.11 microscope lens. Discover why this lens has become a legend in macro photography and how it competes with its expensive rivals.
Books
Book - The Insects: An Outline of Entomology
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A must-have reference book for macro photographers and insect enthusiasts. A detailed review of P.J. Gullan & P.S. Cranston's work, “Insects: An Introduction to Entomology.” Discover what you can find in this comprehensive entomology resource.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Dual-lens – Reversed lens on lens
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Achieve magnification beyond 1:1 at almost zero cost. Learn how to take macro photos by stacking two lenses together, which lens combinations give the best results, and the pros and cons of the technique.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Lomo 8X 0.20 microscope lens
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Get an affordable introduction to the world of high-magnification macro photography. Discover the performance, sharpness, pros, and cons of the Russian-made Lomo 8x 0.20 microscope lens. Learn what you need to get great results with this lens.
Lens Tests ◇ Lenses
Shooting macro with extension tubes (standard mount)
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Learn how to use macro extension tubes to increase magnification for your photos. See test results and magnification ratios for 28mm, 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm lenses when mounted normally. Discover which lenses work best and why.