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Q. Difference between Macro and Macro Zoom?

Matt Pals

Asked by Matt Pals (K=1722) on 5/22/2007

Im looking to buy a macro lens as i have tired of the limited capabilities of macro filters, and have noticed a distinction in descriptions where both macro lenses and macro zoom lenses are offered.
What is the difference between the two, and which would you prefer for close up insect photography?

thanks,
matt

Chris Hunter

Chris Hunter (K=25634) - Comment Date 5/23/2007

Prime (or just 'macro') are fixed focal length - such as the Canon 100mm macro. A zoom macro is labeled as a 'macro' - however THEY ARE NOT TRUE (magnification of 1:1 or greater) MACRO lenses. There is a tendency to throw the term macro around on all kinds of lenses that, in fact, are not macro lenses.

You will know a macro lens because it will be a prime, and it will give you the magnification factor, which if it's less than 1:1 - is not really a macro.

You will need a true macro lens to get the results you're after with insect photography.

Matt Pals

Matt Pals (K=1722) - Comment Date 5/24/2007

thanks for the help chris, that clears some things up

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