2. How to Get Close
ISO 400 • 1/800 sec. • f/5.6 • 16-80mm lens (APS-C)
The macro lens and beyond
While a macro lens can be a great resource and tool for photographing up close, that’s not the only way. You’ll learn other important ways of getting close in this chapter, even to true macro 1:1, without ever owning a macro lens. This can be great to know if you’re just starting out and can’t afford a new lens. In addition, you will discover that if you only have a macro lens for close-up work, you are going to be limiting yourself as a photographer who wants better images for your close-up and macro work.
I’m going to give you a number of ideas ...
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