Macro capability? What is the minimum focus of the kit lens?
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According to the Panasonic lens chart for the 14-45 lens, the minimum focus distance is 1 foot or 12 inches. I haven't tested the G1 in the more traditional macro/close-up type approach. I didn't get the impression that the camera likes getting closer than 12".From @2-3', I was able to engage the Extended Zoom (2x) + 4x digital + a Tcon 1.7 teleconverter (1200mm) and got surprisingly good results. I'm not suggesting you do it, but it worked.
797771
I have the kit 14-45 lens and have had good results with a Tiffen closeup filter (a +10) - it wasn't cheap, but it does allow the camera to focus down to about six inches and the image quality is quite good.
797772
According to the Panasonic lens chart for the 14-45 lens, the minimum focus distance is 1 foot or 12 inches. I haven't tested the G1 in the more traditional macro/close-up type approach. I didn't get the impression that the camera likes getting closer than 12". From @2-3', I was able to engage the Extended Zoom (2x) + 4x digital + a Tcon 1.7 teleconverter (1200mm) and got surprisingly good results. I'm not suggesting you do it, but it worked.
797773
So this is a major concession in comparison with much less expensive cameras' focusing distances of one to two inches. Anyone with ideas as to why this is so. I used a Nikkormat with a Nikon macro lens for many years and have considered a Nikon digital body to allow continued use of the lens. Anyone with any thoughts on marrying such different technologies?
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I've been using Kenko close-up filters/lenses on my 14-45, 45-200. 28mm & 50mm K-mount slr lenses and they work pretty well. They really shorten the 36" focus distance of the 45-200.Even after 4 months, I'm not sure what the lady was really asking. I think she was under the impression that a G1 micro 4/3 had a macro/close-up mode just like a P&S;, and they don't.
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Thanks for your attention to my questions. I will have to do more research at the manufacturer websites.
933398
This lens does not have macro, or what Nikon labels "micro" focusing capability. I will say, though, that the 24-70/2.8 takes such beautiful images that it stays on my camera about 80-90% of the time. Check out the 105/2.8 "micro-Nikkor" lens for macro as well as good portrait alternative.
52571
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.
986506
This lens does not have a "macro" focal point. In order to use for close- ups, you will need to attach a 500D (77mm) Close- up Lens. Magnification will be 0.34x - 0.05x.
511456
Yep. But keep in mind that you lose ALL electronic communication with native 4/3 lenses. This means if the focus is actuated via electric servo, etc. you will not be able to adjust plane of focus, which, when shooting macro, can be quite limiting. Also you lose aparute control in these lenses. I recommend using lenses from older manual focus SLR systems.
1588720
Well how close do you want to get? This does have a macro focus but there are no accessories or attachments for it.
1905297
Minimum focus distance is about 11 inches for the stock Nikon lens if I remember right so if you get any closer you wont get a clear shot. If you want to shoot closer look into a micro/macro lense lens.
710297
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023896
Yes, Please be aware that the depth if field is very limited with the longer lenses. I would almost recommend a prime lens or the kit with it. Be sure to use a tripod and play with settings and you will enjoy macro shots on a budget.
1915107
Yes! You screw it off completely! It shows up blurry if you're trying to take normal pictures, but when you angle the camera close to something, its supposed to focus and look zoomed in! Keep trying, or look up info about macro lenses!
14468
The specs for this lens are at: http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/macro.html
2061373
It's a nice kit lens and it is IIr which I got it with EP3, with OMD EM5 I got 12-50mm!,it is very sharp and has a macro too!
567401
No, the 24-105L is not a macro lens. It can focus relatively close -- but the maximum magnification is only .23 times life-size. For macro, the standard with recent lenses has been a magnification of .5 times or greater.
14465
The minimum focus distance is 0.15m. At that distance the magnification should be at least 1:1.