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Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens – $169.00 Shipped (Reg. $199.00)

B&H has the Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens available for $ 169.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 199.00.   Available mounts include Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K and Sony A.   Product Highlights   Aperture Range: … Continue reading

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Lensbaby Expands Product Line with 46mm Macro Filter Kit

Portland, OR (January 11, 2018) – Lensbaby – makers of award-winning creative effects lenses, optics and accessories – announces the launch of their 46mm Macro Filter Kit.   Capture minute details with creative flare while making unique close-up shots of … Continue reading

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Macro or Close-Up Photography

Last week’s challenge was to get out and shoot some winter photography. Maybe you already tried some macro then – if not, now’s your chance. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Weekly Photography Challenge – Macro Close-ups of snow, icicles, … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Killer Macro Backgrounds

You’ve got a perfect macro subject, the perfect angle, and the perfect composition. You’ve checked your focus, and it’s spot on. Your finger hovers over the shutter button. One quick press, and you’ll have the shot. It’s all there before … Continue reading

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How to Use Natural Light for Macro Photography

I have to admit that the sun is one of those things in life that intrigues and fascinates me. When I was a kid I remember laying on the floor looking at the sky, watching the sun changing its position … Continue reading

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Get up close with Fujifilm’s new macro lens

In news that will be music to the ears of close-up photographers, Fujifilm has announced that it's bolstering its macro lens lineup with the addition of the XF80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS Macro. Until now, those wanting to shoot close-up … Continue reading

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Field Macro Photography Tutorial

One of the best ways to shoot macro is in a studio with a flash, which allows you to capture every detail of your subject without distraction. But, since a core tenant of nature photography is “do not disturb,” serious … Continue reading

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Butterfly Pavilion Macro Workshop

Hey folks!  So last night was the Macro Photography Workshop I hosted at the Butterfly Pavilion here in the Denver area (Westminster).  This place has an amazing conservatory area rich with tropical rain-forest plants, trees, flowers and of course… butterflies! … Continue reading

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens – $649.00 Shipped (Compare at $799.00)

eBay (via 6ave – 99.2% Positive Feedback) has the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens available for $ 649.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 799.00 after $ 100.00 instant rebate.   Note: This is likely a grey … Continue reading

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Photo Hacks: Adding Drama to Macro Ring Shots With Everyday Objects

Popular Photography Wedding Should you use silverware during your next macro shoot? Some simple (and cheap) hacks for making your macro shots more exciting. Popular Photography

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NowThis: Amazing macro photographs of snowflakes

Nice video clip by NowThis News features my snowflake photos: Amazing Macro Photographs of Snowflakes These up-close photos of snowflakes are incredibly fascinating Опубликовано NowThis 14 января 2017 г. Direct link to video on NowThis Facebook page Here you’ll find … Continue reading

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The best macro lenses for Canon and Nikon DSLRs in 2017

If you want to shoot ultra-close-up images, you need a macro lens. These can focus close enough to reproduce small objects at full life-size on your camera's image sensor. That means something as petite as a postage stamp could fill … Continue reading

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