Macro Photography Out and About
For macro photography, dedicated macro lenses are often the obvious choice.
Macro lenses are designed specifically for close up work as they allow you to shoot at a magnification of at least one to one (sometimes even more). The downside to macro lenses is that they can be quite expensive, but there are some alternatives that you can use to take your macro shots even further.
In this photography class, Karl heads out to show you some useful tips and tricks for macro photography, including how to use speedlights for macro work, the best camera settings and focus modes and affordable equipment for beginners just starting out.
In this class:
- Ideas and inspiration for outdoor macro photography
- Useful equipment for macro photography
- The best lenses for macro photography
- How and why it’s best to work in manual focus
Questions? Please post them in the comments section below.
Comments
Hi, Karl. Is it a good idea to combine a macro lens (1:1) with extension tubes to increase the magnification?
Hi, that’s fine. Many macro lenses are designed to be used with extension tubes or bellows.