macro photography
How to build long-working-distance macro lens rigs with your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Jan 11, 2023
Ted Kinsman
Long Distance Working Objectives (LDW) are specially designed lenses intended to provide high-resolution imaging and a greater working distance when compared to conventional lenses. The…
This captivating macro video shows the exciting process of chemical reactions
Jan 9, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you think about it, we’re surrounded by all sorts of chemical reactions, both in the outside world and inside our own bodies. And have…
Picture of salamanders consumed by carnivorous plant wins 2022 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Jan 6, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) is one of those contests I always look forward to. To start off the new year with lots of…
These mesmerizing extreme macro images of eyes are like windows to other worlds
Dec 2, 2022
Alex Baker
They almost look like aerial photographs of glacial meltwater flowing into Icelandic lakes. But these are no fluvial waters. These are extreme macro close-ups of…
The new AstrHori 28mm f/13 2x Probe macro lens is half the price of Laowa’s 24mm f/14 Macro Probe lens
Nov 1, 2022
John Aldred
Relatively new and unknown lens manufacturer, AstrHori, has announced a new 28mm f/13 2x Probe macro lens. It offers a waterproof design, allowing you to…
Ricoh launches newly designed HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8ED All Weather lens
Oct 24, 2022
John Aldred
Ricoh has announced the new HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8ED AW (All Weather) lens. This is the first Pentax macro lens to feature all-weather…
The Adaptalux Pod Mini is a small, lightweight power control unit for Adaptalux macro flashes and LED lights
Oct 20, 2022
John Aldred
Adaptalux has expanded their mini macro lighting range with the new Adaptalux Pod Mini. It’s a compact and lightweight power supply unit for the Adaptalux…
Nikon Small World winners show the giant beauty of the microscopic world
Oct 14, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Nikon has announced the winners of its annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. For almost five decades, Nikon has shared the best microscopic images from…
Laowa announces new T2.9 Cine versions of its 65mm and 100mm 2x Ultra Macro APO lenses
Oct 6, 2022
John Aldred
This one might come as a surprise to some of you but guess who’s released two new macro lenses? I’ll give you a minute. I…
Luminar Neo’s latest Focus Stacking extension lets you get that perfect focus
Sep 26, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a Luminar Neo user, I’m sure you know that Skylum has been launching extensions since July this year. Four out of seven are…