October 2009

Does anyone know how to do Macro photography with a Maxxum 5D?

I have a macro lens & a more standard lens for my Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. I cannot remember how to take macro pictures with it. I don’t remember the best way to set the camera up. HELP!
, macro photography,

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Why does macro photography need more light?

I notice it especially indoors. When I zoom in on something small with my macro lens (canon ef 100mm f/2.8 non USM) I absolutely need a tripod to avoid camera shake. Is this normal? Does the USM version of my lens allow more light in?
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Why are SLR and DSLR macro lenses called “macro” and not “micro”?

After all, aren’t you doing close-up shots of something? At such a minuscule level, shouldn’t these lenses be called "micro lenses"?
Just curious. BTW, I own a D80 and a Tamron 90mm macro lens. I’m trying to sell it to save up for the Nikon 105mm VR macro lens.
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Can I use a Macro lens for normal day-to-day landscape photography too?

I’m about to buy a new Canon DSLR camera (EOS 400D) and not sure which kit to get? I do a bit of Macro photography, especially water drops and such, so was thinking of getting the Macro kit which comes with an EF-S 60mm macro lens. But if I get this will I be limited [...]

Do All the Macro Lenses On Canon’s Site Work For All Canon SLR Cameras?

I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS and I’ve been wanting a macro lens for awhile now but while looking on Canon’s site to decide which one to get I found that I wasn’t sure which lenses worked for which camera. Are the lenses only for certain cameras? Or would I be ok with [...]