macro photography
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…
This Arduino-powered DIY macro rail helps you shoot perfect stacked macro shots every time
Feb 1, 2023
John Aldred
If there’s one essential item for macro photography, aside from a macro lens (or extension tubes), it’s a macro focusing rail. We’ve featured a few…
The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens
Jan 26, 2023
Jens Heidler
In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…
Watch colorful C vitamin crystals form under a microscope
Jan 25, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Other than boosting our immune system, vitamin C can also be rather useful in photography. Yup, you read that right. Those of you who develop…
Five tips for shooting macro snow photography to take your snowflake photos to the next level
Jan 11, 2023
John Aldred
For the northern hemisphere (sorry, Australia!), it’s winter right now. That means lots of snow for some of us, a little bit of snow for…