For the purposes of this discussion, let’s define some terms. Macro photography includes captures of subjects from life-size, or 1x, to about 20x on the film or sensor, the point where micro (scopic) photography begins. In nature work, close-ups yield tightly framed captures of small subjects at less than life size on the sensor, but many photographers refer to both close-up and macro photography as “macro,” particularly when the displayed or printed image presents the subject at larger-than-life size. In this column, we’ll discuss some of the macro equipment and techniques that I use, in the field and in the studio. (And please note that none of the suppliers mentioned are paying me to talk about their equipment here.)
Macro Lenses
The best large renditions are achieved with lenses specifically…
