macro photography

Nikon finally releases 50mm f/2.8 and 105mm f/2.8 Z mount macro lenses

Jun 2, 2021 John Aldred

Nikon has now officially announced two new macro lenses for their Z mount mirrorless system. The “normal” length macro is the Nikon Nikkor Z MC…



These close-up portraits show that bees have “different personalities”

May 28, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

When looking from afar, all bees look the same. But just like they’re complex and intelligent creatures, they also look different from each other. Photographer…



Photographer explores subconscious mind through dark and intimate skin macro photos

May 11, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love it when two different forms of art intertwine to create something new and unique….



Artist creates stories by combining macro photos with adorable illustrations

May 6, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

I love it when two different art forms come together to create something unique and outstanding. By combining macro photography with illustrations, Indian artist Vimal…



This is how Canon’s Spherical Aberration dial works on the new RF 100mm f/2.8 macro

Apr 19, 2021 John Aldred

Last week, Canon rehoused a couple of its old EF lenses into RF cases, but also released something brand new. A macro lens that wasn’t…



How to take colorful macro photos of crystals without a microscope

Apr 15, 2021 Maximilian Simson

What is Birefringence? Birefringence is an effect that causes psychedelic rainbow colours to appear in otherwise transparent materials. Such as the magnifying glass in the…



How to use a reverse macro lens with the Blackmagic 6K pocket cinema camera

Mar 24, 2021 Daniel Schweinert

Need extreme close-up shots of tiny objects in your video? You’re on a budget and don’t have these fancy extreme macro lenses? Use the technique…



How to take macro photos on instant film for $35

Mar 10, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

If you’re into retro instant photos or macro photography, you’re gonna like this video. And if you’re into both, plus you have a limited budget,…



How to take creative macro photos in your kitchen sink

Mar 8, 2021 Micael Widell

Here comes a quick, easy tip on something you can try in your kitchen with a macro lens. Yesterday as I was doing the dishes,…



How to use microscope lenses on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

Mar 7, 2021 Daniel Schweinert

I had some fun lately shooting some macro, and I was curious if I could somehow use my father’s old microscope lenses on my photo…