1. Choose the Best Lens Option

The focal length of Macro lenses ranges from 50mm to 200mm. Although many zoom lenses boast a macro setting, these are usually less than half life-size magnification – true macro, however, begins with 1:1 and nothing less. A 50-60mm lens is suitable for general macro work but if you want greater subject-to-lens distance a 100mm lens will give you this at a price. For creatures like butterflies and dragonflies, lens-to-subject distance becomes even more important so focal length needs to be greater. The 150-200mm range is the most expensive, but you will appreciate the extra power when stalking flighty subjects like this Gatekeeper butterfly.

WDC Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Gatekeeper Butterfly

 Gatekeeper butterfly. Nikon D200, Nikon 200mm macro lens. 1/160sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

  1. 1. 1. Choose the Best Lens Option
  2. 2. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Make a Standard Zoom Focus Closer
  3. 3. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Add a Dioptre to Make a Lens Focus Closer
  4. 4. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Use Apertures to Control Depth of Field
  5. 5. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Blend Flash with Ambient
  6. 6. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Use a Third Hand
  7. 7. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Fine-tune Macro Pattern Compositions
  8. 8. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Point of Focus
  9. 9. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Check LCD Panel
  10. 10. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Raindrops
  11. 11. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Backgrounds
  12. 12. Top 12 Tips for Macro Photography - Butterflies
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