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.
552635
Good bang for the buck is just get a zoom lens that has macro feature on it. Like the Tamron AF 70-300 mm. Look it up on Amazon.
621857
It has a very small depth of focus. Best to stick with macro uses and keep a normal lense handy for regular photos.
2183985
It lacks macro capability and its closest focus distance is 5 feet. If you can fill the frame with an object at that distance you can use it. If you need to get closer, you need to consider a lens with macro capability. I put the lens on my camera to verify the above comment and you can fill the frame with an object approximately four inches square (not four square inches) zoomed to 300mm at its closest focus distance. A tripod will maximize sharpness. Hope this helps.
1427352
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.
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!
1160044
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.
1927315
I use a Canon 70-200mm F4 zoom and a Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 with macro focusing. I have found that this combination of lenses has served me well since the late 70's, shooting concerts, landscapes and wildlife. For extreme macro get a lens reversing ring for the wide angle and you can shoot snowflakes.
1540247
Yes. I have that lens and it works great. It actually a little easier to use the macro kit with this lens for focusing since the lens is a zoom.
2131701
It is a four thirds camera lens. If the question is does this particular lens have macro capabilities, the answer is, "No." For more information, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_system.
62147
There is no lens element. These are just pass through tubes so it should fit any Canon lens. Mine worked fine with the kit lens and my 75-300. For macro you really need to do much of the focusing manually, but I still recommend getting this set because it will also allow automatic setting of f-stops.
1344486
Under the manual focus setting, you can still press the button half way down as normal, then fine tune your focus with the wheel. You will be able to then turn it to the area needed for macro range.
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.
1610125
No- the focusing distance is much too far. Great lens- but not for macro work.
1917375
No. This is a general purpose walk about lens. No lens manufacture can make a true macro-zoo. Most "macro" zooms are a marketing ploy. At best they can get down to 1 to 7. A true macro should be able to get down to 1 to 1. While the macros made by Sony are worthy enough, they are poor deal. You can pick up a Tamron or Sigma macro which perform just as well and save some serious coin.
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!
933401
Many lenses are described as having "macro" capabilities, but this only refers to their close-focus distance and magnification. A true macro has 1:1 magnification; the 35-70 was 1:5.6, and the 24-70 is a little better at 1:3.7, but neither are true macros.