macro photography

    Zhong Yi Optics quietly launches 200mm f/4 APO 1x Macro lens
    Jul 17, 2023 John Aldred

    Zhong Yi Optics has released a new 200mm f/4 APO 1x macro lens (buy here). Oddly, though, it’s been something of a silent announcement. There…

    Everything you need to know to shoot macro in just 10 minutes
    Jun 23, 2023 John Aldred

    The bugs are out in force as we enter summer. And this makes it an excellent time of year for taking up macro photography. Macro…

    How to shoot macro bug photography in your own backyard
    Jun 13, 2023 John Aldred

    With the sun in full swing for the Northern Hemisphere, the bugs are out in force. That makes it a perfect time to have a…

    AstrHori’s second probe lens is an 18mm f/8 2x Macro for APS-C mirrorless
    May 30, 2023 John Aldred

    Following up on the release of AstrHori 28mm f/13 probe macro lens (buy here), AstrHori has released a second probe lens. This time, it’s the…

    Lens review: TTArtisan 100mm F2.8 2x Macro tilt-shift
    May 19, 2023 Dustin Abbott

    Talk about ratcheting up the complexity!  I’ve reviewed a number of TTArtisan lenses before, and they have mostly fallen into the categories that are filled…

    Fairy-like Danube mayflies win Close-up Photographer of the Year’s “Minimal” challenge
    May 12, 2023 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has displayed magnificent photos over the last few years. But other than the main contest, it has special annual…

    Meike announces 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for E, X, Z, EF-M, RF & M43 mounts
    Mar 3, 2023 John Aldred

    Meike has announced their new 60mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus macro lens. It’s a very low-budget lens, with a price tag of only $189.99, and…

    How I created the ultimate camera mount for my DIY live streams
    Feb 13, 2023 Neil Creek

    As a model maker, I’ve recently started live-streaming my work to connect with my audience and share my creative process. However, capturing the right angle…

    Price and photos leak ahead of OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS lens announcement
    Feb 7, 2023 John Aldred

    After a little bit of a specs leak last week, photos of the upcoming OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens…

    Specs leak for OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO ahead of announcement
    Feb 3, 2023 John Aldred

    Development of the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f3.5 Macro ISO Pro (wow, what a mouthful!) was announced back in September 2022 in a…