How well does the macro work? Is it true macro or just close focus?
2075463
It works good at a macro but because it is a zoom with AF, it can be difficult to use it as a 'true' macro lens. I prefer to use this for wildlife and landscapes but I have used it for macro. Use the MF if going to use for macro. I hope this makes sense.
2075464
Yes- it is a true macro. It probably is not as sharp as a dedicated macro- like a Tamron 90mm- but it will work in a pinch. The lens is a good "all around" lens. If you do not need low light, fast action, National Geographic sharpness, this is a very good lens.
1845477
It can focus pretty close at all focal lengths, but it doesn't have a formal "macro" position. There's a discussion of this on cameralabs site, see the review of this lens. He claims a magnification ratio of 1:2.6 is possible. I haven't measured it myself, but it is a good lens for closeups.
354493
Yes! It has a macro feature. This is an all-in-one lens that creates amazing photos!
892919
I love using this lens for Macro. In fact that is what I end up doing with it about most of the time as I rarely use it as the wide angle lens. After using it way more I found the the edges are always blurry with the wide angel lens. You can crop off the blurry parts. So just be sure to not center peopl/items all way to edge. As for macro pics. Love it to do so! Only downfall it has a narrow depth of field. But for the price can't beat it. I do have a set of 4 lens I like better. But this lens is not bad, and I do still use it want medium magnification. I say medium because when you extend the lens all the way out with this lens say on a kit lens to .55 you get some vignetting. Works best on mid range on lens. But for the money well worth it. Becuase if you are like me macro lens are out of the league at the time. Magnification is .45. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
1770840
It really depends on how close a macro shot you are looking to take. I tried to use this lens for some really close macro shot and it did not focus well. Have to use manual focus. This is overall a very good lens but if you are looking for specific lens to take exceptionally good close macro shots then it is better to get a true macro lens.
1571560
It does have auto-focus capabilities, although any macro work under f4.0 I would recommend manual override.
1193100
I think I can answer my own question. You have to go into manual mode and then push the left arrow and it brings up the macro option. I'm not sure why they moved it from the auto to the manual mode - and also not sure why they don't tell you to go into the manual mode in the manual. :P
1271558
Easy to do with a switch. Bear in mind macro is fixed at 43mm f 6. In use, works well.
723759
I found the macro capability as outstanding. However to get good results you'll need to shoot in manual mode and understand some of the basic setups and lighting conditions. Different situations require using different settings.
699729
Yes, it works just fine. The folks who dinged it in reviews didn't read the product description carefully. You'll need to use manual focus, and your FD lens won't focus to infinity. On the other hand, you're not introducing another optical element of questionable quality. Use it for macro.
1610125
No- the focusing distance is much too far. Great lens- but not for macro work.
1662824
Hi personally it did not work for me. The camera becomes set back so far as a result of the mounting that focussing is a problem. For me other than macro work it was not suitable and certainly not as all round useful as I understood it to be.I returned mine for a refund
273111
I only used it for macro photography in terms of stills. But for me it was not awkward. I Don't own a follow focus system, so I'm constantly turning the focus ring by hand. I like the control, though I would suggest always using the magnification function in your camera to focus perfectly.
467727
Yes it has a Macro setting and it is easy to find and use. It is at the bottom of the selection dial and depressing the dial at the bottom provided a yes/no choice.Hope this helps.
1806288
The switch allows you to move closer to your subject, i.e. it does decrease the "minimum focusing distance" of the lens, which in effect turns it into more or less of a magnifying glass so you get far more detail than using the standard zooming function of the lens. What's cool is if you pick up some inexpensive magnification filters you can get quite fine detail of small objects in combination with the macro feature. I don't know if any elements are moved inside the lens.
175962
No macro, but the lens focuses (at the wide angle setting) down to about 6 inches. Its really not designed for close-up photography.Don't know about the warranty, but its probably at least a year.
787437
I assume you mean macro photos... well... the macro lense is very good, and you can approach the subject up to 1 cm if necessary... I make a x2 zoom and still use the macro with a better and wider perspective. The only problem is when you use the macro with flash, in which case a horrible shadow will appear in the lower part of the picture. To avoid that I focus the subject on the superior 1/3 of the frame and then afterwards I crop the image. With a photograph of 20 mp even the crop one is still usable.