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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Macro lenses can be used for standard photography. If you use one to take a distant object, that object is not a 1:1 size with your captured image. Macro capability means that you can move the lends in close enough so that the captured image is the same size as the object being photographed. Non-macro lenses do not allow you to get in that close and still be able to focus on the object.
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This lens can focus down to about 3/4" from the end of the lens, a distance that makes the distance between the subject and the sensor inside the camera about 4 inches. In practical use, one must get very close to their subject to get the maximum magnification, which for some might make this lens impractical. I use this lens not only for macro use, but as the standard lens which stays on my camera most of the time, it does very well in all situations and it is very sharp.
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I wasn't aware Sigma made this same lens in a "macro" version? Becarefull believing the discriptions as some "used" products are misrepresented. Any how, macro will allow for a shorter minimum focus distance. Good luck
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Look up a micro 4/3 macro extension tube. It mounts between the lens and body, and you can use different length tubes for different distances. It's cheap too. The only catch is it doesn't allow for auto focus.
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It is not designated as a macro lens, though I have taken some fairly close-ups which turned out out pretty good. I have not yet taken the lens to its closest focus limit since I do not do many really close-up photos.
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I use it with Nikon to Fuji x converter and 210 lens for macro. Focuses just fine. I combine 6 frames and get 2.5x3,5 sensor fill
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This lens does not have the MACRO option, but can focus down to 4" at 18mm ... I just tried it.
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Yes - but manual focus only. You can only Macro at 35mm with the f/2.8 With the f/3.5 you can Macro at 70mm.Google Ken Rockwell Nikon 35-70 f/3.5 and read the articles - also on the f/2.8.These lenses are a steal. Don't be put off by the manual focusing.
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I thought the same thing... after looking at it closely, you have to unscrew the wide angle lens off the bottom piece, which then becomes your macro lens. Hope that helps !
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Hi. The only "macro" I see the camara has is accesible from the visible botton in the back ot the camara. I don't speak english very well. I can send you the Guide to your e-mail if you want...
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The infinite focus isn't very sharp, but the macro range of my 28mm is still rock solid, I can get crisp clarity at very very close range. I love this "dumb" adapter!
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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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I've not tried it for macro, so can't help you there, My friend has mine in Europe now so I can't try it. Maybe if you google the question, they will know or the manual may pop-up. Aside from my SLR, this takes great telephotos.
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I have the same lens bro and it went well.But you'll have to use the lens on its longest zoom (135mm) to get the macro effect.It's not a macro lens, but it's quite handy if you need to shoot a big closeup.
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The minimum focus distance for the 135mm is 3 feet, and I don't know if you add anything more to that with the 1.4x on it, but at any rate 3 feet is too far away for macro. You'll get very close shots, sure, but it's just impractical for macro. You'd be better off with a dedicated macro lens like the 100mm/2.8.
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Yes! It has a macro feature. This is an all-in-one lens that creates amazing photos!