- Macro lenses have a very small focusing distance that allows the camera to correctly focus on an object very close to the lens to make it appear as large as possible.
- The focal length of a macro lens can range from 50mm to 200mm. The larger the focal length, the further away from your subject you can be.
- Macro lenses will usually have a smaller depth of field than other types of lenses. Depth of field refers to how much of the photo remains in focus. Having a small depth of field for a macro lens is advantageous because it allows your subject to stand out from the background.
- The magnification value of a lens represents how large an object will appear on the film or digital sensor. A true macro lens will have a magnification value of at least 1:1, meaning the image on the sensor will be at least as large as the image in real life.
- Because of the special capabilities, macro lenses are priced higher than ordinary lenses. If you don't want to spend too much, consider a set of extension tubs which are cheaper, but will not have quite the same image quality as a macro lens.
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