Choosing a Macro Lens, with Heather Larkin

07/22/2022Link1

When choosing a macro lens, how do you decide which focal length is best for you? Heather Larkin discusses various macro photography subjects—such as flowers, insects, and dew drops—and the lenses that suit each situation.

  • 0:00 - Introduction
  • 0:48 - What is Macro Photography?
  • 1:56 - Larkin’s Lenses
  • 4:20 - Depth of Field
  • 8:49 - Camera Settings
  • 10:42 - Lens Choices
  • 15:11 - Examples
  • 21:02 - Q&A

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James K.
1 year ago

I am sorry, but there is a serious issue not addressed by this video.  Heather claims numerous times that the only difference between macro lenses with different focal lengths is working distance.  That is incorrect.  Any experienced photographer is familiar with the concept of "compression".  Whether macro or standard photography, a longer focal length lens will give the appearance of a larger background that appears closer to the foreground.  Conversely a shorter focal length lens avoids that compression and with macro creates the feeling that the viewer has moved into the scene.  For that reason I often prefer EFS 35 or 60 macro lenses.