Macro lens allow close-up photography to be shot, where the image on the sensor is the same size as the physical object (1:1 magnification) or even bigger. Macro lens work by having a long barrel that allows a smaller depth of field, and a very small minimum focus distance
Macro on the cheap. When we first saw Derek’s amazing macros in the gallery we thought they were taken with a high priced dedicated macro lens. Here he shares his secrets including members from the ThinkCamera forums helped him to get these results at a budget price. - 21/8/06
Three new Sigma lenses Digital SLR optimisation is the order of the day for Sigma, who has announced a telephoto/zoom lens, a macro lens and even a fisheye lens that are designed for perfect use with digital cameras. - 15/8/06
New ''Di'' Tamron lenses Tamron released three new lenses yesterday under their "Di" line of lenses. These are specifically designed to meet the increased performance of digital SLR cameras... - 16/2/06