how does this affect the focal length on a macro lens?
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Depends on the lens. The 60mm macro from nikon works reasonably well but you can't get as close. It's important to note that your photos won't be as sharp with the V1 but the V3 produces good results. The real benefit of the FT1 is with longer focal length lenses like the 18-200 and 70-300. I use mine with primes like the 35 and 50 1.8 lenses and get excellent results. Slower lenses only really work in ideal lighting, so a macro will need good light to get the best results. You can get pretty close with a 35 mm prime.
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Since you'll be using this in a Nikon 1, the focal length of your lens will have a 2.5x magnification which is the multiplier factor for Nikon 1 cameras. Meaning, a 35 mm on a regular film SLR will be 87.5 mm for Nikon 1 when the FT-1 mount is used.
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Goof product, but wrong direction... this extends your len's focal length, but you want to shoot macro or shorter focal lengths, which requires (simpler) macro tubes. Some preserve autofocus, some don't, but all work. Lighting is key. Normal flashes will do poorly on a macro shot. Consider an LED ring light, or use a (chilled) pane of glass with bounce lighting or light from behind.
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It's a 50 mm fixed lens. I am able to get fairly close to subject and focus, but not macro
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If you attempt this your image will suffer from distortion and the image quality will be reduced. Its a good add on to the kit lens to practice macro work, but its advised that you use manual focus when doing so.
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Macro lenses are by design usually better than most prime lenses. In this case my Nikon 40mm will out preform most of my very expensive primes. And yes they carry this performance to any distance.And contrary to the other commentary it will focus accurately at any distance including infinity.I know because I use it thus many times a week.
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Susan, With the zoom extended the camera will focus on anything between 9.8 feet and infinity. However, if you press the selector button to the left (little flower symbol) you can then choose the macro mode. Then the extended zoom will be able to focus on anything between 8.2 feet and 16.4 feet. In this same macro mode, the wide angle (lens not extended at all) will allow you to focus on anything between 2.8 inches and 9.8 feet. If you press the selector to the left (little flower symbol) and then select super macro mode, you can focus from .4 inches to 3.3 inches, but the lens has to be at wide angle--not zoomed at all. Normally, without selecting super macro, the wide angle (not zoomed) will allow you to focus on anything between 17.7 inches (1.4 feet) and infinity. So, for close-ups of flowers: Normal wide angle focus is 17.7 inches to infinity. Wide angle (with macro mode selected) focus is 2.8 inches to 9.8 feet. Wide angle (with super macro mode selected) focus is .4 inches to 3.3 inches. I suggest the wide angle macro or super macro modes because, with the lens fully extended, it will be difficult to avoid blurring the object because of the magnified camera shake/vibrations. I hope this helps.
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I think that refers to the macro feature. True macro would be 1:1 meaning a one inch object would be one inch on the sensor/film. So this lens would have a one inch object being .36 inches on the sensor. Which is quite good given the sensor size. The zoom is as rated (12-50 with a 2x crop)
1610125
No- the focusing distance is much too far. Great lens- but not for macro work.
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The answer turned out to be rather lengthy so I posted the full text here: http://www.ediblefrog.com/topics/froguser/the_incredible_canon_mp-e_65mm_macro_lens
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I have not taken any macro photos with this lens. For me, it is basically a zoom telephoto lens and will not focus well on close-up items. When I have attempted to use it for close-ups, it continues to cycle and will not focus properly. As a telephoto zoom, it is great for sports photos and brings in long distance subjects clearly. I am sure there are other lenses that are better designed for macro use. John Craighill
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Not really... It has a minimum focal length of 13 inches zoomed out and about 8 feet when zoomed all the way in. As far as a true macro lens goes, I would I use the Tamron 90 mm macro. In addition if you use the +1, +2, +4, +10 close-up lenses, you can get really really close.
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No. And it's minimum focusing distance is not get good. If you want a good and sharp macro lens your going to have to go with a single focal length. Like the tamron 90mm macro lens. Super sharp and can focus on thing only inches from the lens.
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To make use of the Macro function, the zoom first needs to be set between 180mm and 300mm, which is marked with a gold stripe. Than the switch on the body of the lens can be switched to macro, which is also gold coloured. Once this action has been completed, you're free to use the extended close-focus range indicated by another gold stripe. This process takes a bit of getting used to, but once you do it's fairly straightforward switching between normal and macro focusing.
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lens on camera must be at widest focal length, and macro setting if your lens has that option! if it still does not focus, you mite need spacer ring!
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The lens and attachments screw into the front of the lens you are using. You need to spend time to see what works best. The lens are not 'real' macro lenses but dioptics. Macro lenses can be pricey and this kit makes it possible to take macro photos without having to purchase additional lenses. But you may have to operate the camera manually to get the best use out of the kit. That would be covered in your owner's manual. Additional info on using macro lenses can also be found on the internet or books from Amazon, kindle too.
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Hi, the Fotodiox macro extension is just a series of tubes that adjust the length of the lens. It's compatible with the attachment system Canon cameras use, as well as most other cameras (except Nikons). It works perfectly as advertised :)
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With the Canon version the camera reports f/2.8 at every distance including macro. There is some light loss at macro distances but don't worry about this, the exposure meter compensates automatically. With the Nikon version you may see the loss of light at close distances reflected as the camera actually reporting a smaller aperture. Either way it's completely normal for a macro lens to have some loss of light at very close distances. All macro lenses are the same in this regard. Don't worry about it!