macro photography

    The new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 lens is the world’s first 2X macro lens designed for MFT
    Aug 18, 2020 John Aldred

    Venus Optics has now officially announced their new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens designed specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system. It’s…

    How to create a DIY macro flash diffuser using a Pringles tube
    Aug 15, 2020 John Aldred

    Macro is a challenging subject to photograph. Light, especially, can be a real struggle, so you often need to add extra light to overcome the…

    Six macro photography ideas that you’ve (probably) never tried before
    Aug 13, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    A few days ago, we spoke about five reasons to use vintage macro lenses. And if you don’t know where to start shooting, here are…

    Five reasons why you need a vintage macro lens – especially if you’re new
    Aug 11, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    Do you still need vintage lenses even in 2020? Well, yes, you do, despite all the modern ones out there. Vintage lenses can be awesome…

    The NiSi NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail makes shooting for focus stacking a breeze
    Aug 5, 2020 John Aldred

    While more commonly known for their filters and their upcoming cine lenses, NiSi recently announced their new NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail. Focusing rails are essential…

    Use these seven simple tips to take your close-up photos to the next level
    Jun 29, 2020 Shreyas S. Yadav

    Do you want to capture sharp close-up and macro images? Are you looking for beautiful colors in your macro images? Do you want to photograph…

    NiSi releases its first macro focusing rail for precise focus control
    Jun 17, 2020 John Aldred

    Lens and filter manufacturer, NiSi is branching out into macro with their brand new NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail. And from looking at the video and…

    A guide to handheld focus-stacking
    May 28, 2020 Maximilian Simson

    Handheld focus stacking is a brilliant solution for many scenarios. It saves you all the troubles of using a focusing rail in the field and…

    Here is a photo of a praying mantis repairing a broken heart
    May 26, 2020 Dunja Đuđić

    You don’t need to travel far to get fantastic nature photos. If you’re at the right place at the right time, you’ll end up with…

    First hands on review with the NiSi close-up lens
    Apr 25, 2020 Ole Henrik Skjelstad

    I was on thin ice again when I received the Nisi close-up Lens a few days ago. It meant that I had to immerse myself…