macro photography Archives

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…

Jaw-dropping macro video shows tadpoles in detail like never before

May 30, 2023 Dunja Đuđić

Did you use to catch and release tadpoles from ponds when you were a kid? If you did, Jens Heidler of Another Perspective has 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

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…