Is this lens capable of close- up shots? If so how close? Thanks
452516
If you want 1/2 to life size extreme close-up capability this is not the lens. The focus ring scales indicate focusing upon a subject as close as .82 ft. At the 18mm setting that will capture a horizontal field of view of about 8 inches wide with the lens about 4 to 5 inches from the subject. At 55mm the horizontal field of view is about 5 inches wide with the lens about 8 or 9 inches from the subject.
452517
This lens does not have the MACRO option, but can focus down to 4" at 18mm ... I just tried it.
452518
If you are looking for a macro lens... this is not it. 3 feet I think is the closest I had gotten.
622725
the aperture of the kit lense I don't know, the kit is pretty good, but if you want to take pictures from far away you need to get an extra lense let's say 50 to 200 or 300 mm, like that you can bring closer the object you are aiming or in other words you can't get close enough for a close up. I am very happy with this camera. I wish I could get another lense though for far away pictures
2190424
Technicly this is a wide angle to portrait size lens not a macro lens. That being said yes you can do close ups of small objects. You will however have distortion in the wide angle range. A 100mm macro lens is a better choice for macro photoography.
1356282
It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
1253410
Depending on the lens you get, it takes wonderful close ups. My wife uses the 55mm lens that is standard with the camera, but she says that the 10 to 55mm would be better!
610740
Yes, of course. This lens is just great to get the objects "closer".Greetings
2183986
yes, but with the correct distance. I like to take different approaches to objects in landscapes or statues that are not very close. This is an affordable and very good lens. I like the photos that I take with this lens.
2242944
It performs well in low light, sometimes throws a shadow, but I think that is my inexperience as a user. Wonderful lens!
1846646
Erm, as you should already know the high pixel count for this camera makes it ideal for close up and macro work.It is the quality of the lens that you buy that will do the rest, and obviously that needs to be one that is macro compatible as not all lenses are made for macro work :)
138091
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.
582777
hi, It provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 Macro.Close focus capability of 15" (38 cm), with 1:1 magnification.it can take life size pictures.
1983279
Yes. It's a very sharp lens. Better range than the 16-50mm kit lens though certainly heftier.
827133
It's a good lens for my needs. I have found the 18-300mm type lenses just don't do all that well, I think too much range to cover but this does well and being a f/2.8 it's better for darker shots. Heavier than a kit lens but worth it in my opinion.
101125
Thank you for your response. I seem to do OK with close up but longer focal lengths give me a hard time. I may send it in just for them to check it out. I like the camera but I havent ever been so stymied before.
2059969
No. You will want a fast lens that is f/2.8. This lens is good with adequate lighting, and yes good for close ups. But if the lighting is poor, any f/4 lens is not good for it. Though this lens is nicely priced, you may want to look at the 24-70 f/2.8, or a prime lens.
1547551
This lens is not a sports lens. You'll be too far from any action to even when cropped. The 70-200 f2.8 is one of the best sport lenses for up close. If you want even closer I'd recommend buying the 300mm or 400mm but its might be easier to buy a tube extender that will increase the range of your lens. This lens is great for landscape, portraits, and Weddings.
873524
Hey, a hockey fan! You will love this lens. My husband and I each have one and it is all he ever shoots. He does a lot of close up flower and wildlife pictures. If it is your only lens you may not be happy with landscapes but otherwise you will love it.