Macro Lens
There are many different types of photography. Macro photography is close up photography. It is when the photographer takes pictures of small objects, making them larger than they are. This is done using a macro lens. Macro photography ratio is usually around 1:1, meaning that the image produced on the film is around the same size as the object that is photographed. Hence, when it is printed, the image is large. This type of photography is only possible with the use of a macro lens.
The ratio of macro lenses vary. The most common macro lens is the one with a 1:1 ratio. However, lenses with a ratio of up to 5:1 can be purchased by photographers. Such lenses are able to focus on miniscule objects like snowflakes and wings of insects with great clarity. For beginners a 50mm lens would be sufficient as many types of close up pictures can be taken using this type of lens. These lenses are cheaper than other macro lenses making them the most cost effective option for many people. However, if you frequently take pictures of small animals and insects this type of lens may not be sufficient. Therefore you will have to purchase a lens that is about 120-150mm. These lenses are more expensive than other ones but come with added advantages. They can take clear close up pictures of even the smallest objects and give the photographer more working space.
When taking photographs using macro lens lighting can be a problem. Many lenses have to be brought extremely close to the object being photographed. On many of these occasions there is not enough space between the camera and the object resulting in a bad image being formed. To evade this problem, you can use a lens that is around a 100-150mm. This type of lens enables you to take the same picture from a longer distance allowing enough of light to be captured. When using a flash a similar problem results. Flashes that are mounted on the camera often create shadows on the object, ruining the photograph. To evade such a problem, the flash should be separate from the camera. When using the flash it should be placed above the camera or from a side.
Macro photography is a delicate and fine art. When using macro lenses, photographers should be very careful and always protect their lenses with lens covers when they are not using them.
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