is it good for closeups such as wildflower photography?
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Yes and no. If you want to photograph a field of wildflowers then it would work fine because you could get fairly close, 0.82 ft. is minimum focus distance.But for macro photography of a single blossom it would not be the best lens to work with. You would need a true macro lens.
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It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
1356283
With this lens you can get really close, its similar to macro lens but still remember its not the 24mm or a proper macro so you will have some not real proportions, still it solve a lot of close up for things i would not recommend it for portraits or face details
1356284
no. It is not a Macro lens. Try the Micro 105 or 60, depending on your camera sensor. Whoa... I just read the other comments. It is a very sharp lens with a short minimum focusing distance, but it is designed for wide shots... It's a wide angle lens. It's the lens you would use to photograph a mountain range. Close up, the distortion is horrible on an FX sensor. On a DX, it's the equivalent of a 42mm - still considered a wide angle lens. Research Macro photography... meaning close up. Most Flowers need the magnification to fill the frame.
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Yes and no. If you want to photograph a field of wildflowers then it would work fine because you could get fairly close, 0.82 ft. is minimum focus distance. But for macro photography of a single blossom it would not be the best lens to work with. You would need a true macro lens.
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Yes, depending on your product (size/color, etc...), with the right distance and # of lights, it should be good for almost anything. For me it was barely good enough for some modeling photos, which require much higher film speed due to some movement... but for inanimate objects, use a tripod and you should be good for almost anything, anywhere. I even use one of these units to enhance light for indoor table tennis!
2201495
It's pretty good for what is basically a high end point and shoot; but I wouldn't really compare the results I get with this camera to my DSLR+macro lens.
943577
As everyone else says - no it's not. But, you can take some very close up "macro like" photos just because it goes to 300. You can't focus close, but at 5' or so feet away (as close as you can get to focus), you'll see the pollen on a flower stamen or fuzz on a honey bee just fine, not quite filling the frame, but close.
2027170
It is good for most applications. It works well with close ups of landscape.
1652037
It's really for Close-Up for 1to1; coins,stamps,flowers,bugs and the like. It's one of the best close-ups you'll find. Portrait, yes but it wasn't thought of as a portrait lens. Ok, if you like big;eyes,lips,frame filling faces and the likes. You can surely try.
130729
Hi, This camera does excellent close ups. See my photos at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/erictessmer/Good luck in choosing your camera.
1409501
I have had great results on auto and sport as I am mainly photographing birds. A hint you will loose focus if you zoom in to close, also when you make your first click wait for the green border to make sure your in focus with the right object. I am totally satisfied with the great results and clarity I get...I am putting together my photos into a book.Hope this helps
62785
I use it for bird photography in my backyard. Sport photography with good light is another use.
1763825
I love this lens! I have some amazing flower shots. If the insect is fast moving and flies away, my zoom was better because I didn't get so close it would spook. It also takes fabulous close portraits!
138089
Yes, it is very good for macro close-ups, blurring the background beautifully! A very versatile lens. You can't go wrong! Very sharp photos.
1770835
Hello Michael, The macro function on this camera is a nice feature. I have used this on floral pics. And other christmas decorations. I find you may like it for the price.
627457
I haven't had as much luck getting it to take good close up pictures as I have with action, low-light and zoom shots. However, that could be user error. I'm not a seasoned photographer. My close ups are always blurry, though.
1452772
It helps with wildlife photography when trying for an extra close up. Think of a 50mm zoom lens and how much it can zoom.
623352
i wouldn't recommend it for any sport photography,because it's wide angle and because it's manual focus. i would rather get a telephotolens
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With flowers it will work very well, with insects you may want a macro a bit longer. As for quality it is superb, but like all lenses one must use sense. There is no such thing as a one does everything lens.
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My wife thinks this is an awesome camera, and I'm such a good husband for getting it for her. She is using it indoors for her eBay pictures, so to answer your question directly, yes we find it suitable. I've taken closeup pictures of things just a couple of inches away, thus it has a macro capability for very close work. My wife is very pleased with her FinePix, and had been grabbing it instead of her Canon SLR frequently.