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Recommended Equipment for Close-up Photography
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  1. Canon Users
  2. Nikon Users
  3. Pentax Users
  4. Accessories

Canon

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
 

Features:

  • 100mm macro lens
  • Designed for use with all EOS cameras
  • High-speed and quiet autofocus
  • Ultrasonic motor
  • Manual focusing possible without switching out of AF mode

A totally revised version of the popular 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Focusing over the full range from infinity down to life size (1:1 reproduction ratio), this lens will impress any serious photographer with its combination of versatility, image quality and superb handling. A high-performance ring type Ultrasonic Motor provides fast and silent AF throughout its focus range, and even more significantly, allows full-time manual focusing-- permitting the close-up or macro shooter to instantly override the AF whenever necessary. Autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided. The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing.

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens

Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

A unique manual-focus lens designed exclusively for macro shooting, between life-size (1x) and 5x life-size - at its maximum magnification, you can fill a 35mm frame with a grain of rice. Compatible with the Macro Ring Lites and Macro Twin Lite, it eliminates the need for awkward bellows accessories for many macro shooters. The optical system uses a floating system to preserve optical quality at different focusing distances, and features a UD-glass element.

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Another telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnification of 1x. Life-size close-ups can be taken from a farther distance without disturbing the subject (insects, etc.). The internal floating system minimizes fluctuations in aberrations caused by changes in the focusing distance. Optical performance is outstanding from 1x to infinity.

Sigma APO Macro 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon 35mm & Digital SLR Cameras

Features:

  • Telephoto macro lens with Canon AF mount
  • Special low-dispersion glass for high image quality
  • 150-millimeter focal length
  • f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Ultra-quiet high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override
  • Designed to give a superior performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras.
  • Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability.
  • Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override.
  • Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance.
  • Detachable Tripod Socket.

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. The new lens power layout provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration to which digital cameras are prone. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high image quality. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration. The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.

Canon Life Size Converter EF Macro Lens

Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG for Canon SLR Cameras


Novoflex Automatic 6" Macro Bellows for Canon EOS Autofocus Cameras

Using bellows is the classic and proven path to macro and micro photography. We recommend the use of Novoflex bellow lenses, or the camera manufacturer's own lenses in conjunction with our bellows. All Novoflex auto bellows have connections for automatic diaphragm release and transmission of lens information to permit open-aperture metering. Additionally, all of the functions for CANON-EOS are transmitted, and for Minolta AF, aperture control is retained.

Nikon

Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Sigma APO Macro 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon 35mm & Digital SLR Cameras

Features:

  • Telephoto macro lens with Canon AF mount
  • Special low-dispersion glass for high image quality
  • 150-millimeter focal length
  • f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Ultra-quiet high-speed autofocus with full-time manual focus override
  • Designed to give a superior performance with Digital SLR Cameras as well as 35mm Film Cameras.
  • Super compact and lightweight, large aperture telephoto lens with life-size macro capability.
  • Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override.
  • Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance.
  • Detachable Tripod Socket.

This large aperture telephoto macro lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. The new lens power layout provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration to which digital cameras are prone. Two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high image quality. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration. The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override.

Nikon Macro Cool Light SL-1

Features:

  • Provides easy macro shooting without the need for special lighting equipment
  • Extremely portable and easy to use
  • Works with eight, high-end white LED bulbs providing lightweight, full surround illumination
  • Select Coolpix digital cameras require the use of a converter adapter

The Nikon MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1 is targeted at advanced Nikon Coolpix camera users who want to employ an additional illumination during macro photography. Attached to a Coolpix digital camera, this compact, lightweight MACRO COOL-LIGHT SL-1 enables easy macro photography without the need for special lighting equipment or technique. The SL-1 features 8 extremely bright white LEDs which illuminate the subject. Users can enjoy approximately 6 hours of continuous operation provided by two lithium batteries. Appropriate adapter required for use with compatible cameras. CoolPix 5700: Not Compatible CoolPix 5000: Not Compatible CoolPix 4500: No Adapter Required CoolPix 4300: Requires UR-E4 CoolPix 995, 990, 950, 910, 900: No Adapter Required CoolPix 885: Requires UR-E4 Adapter CoolPix 880: Requires UR-E2 Adapter Coolpix 800: No Adapter Required CoolPix 775: Requires UR-E3 Adapter Coolpix 2000, 2500, 3500: Not Compatible

Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG for Nikon SLR Cameras

Pentax

Pentax D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

Features:

  • Works with all Pentax SLR camera bodies
  • Lens construction of 14 elements in 11 groups
  • Comes with removable lens hood
  • Fully automatic diaphragm
  • Minimum focus distance of 1.4 feet

Amazon.com Product Description
The Pentax SMCP-FA 28-70mm f2.8 lens has a fully automatic diaphragm and comes with a removable lens hood. At just over four inches and 28.2 ounces, this lens is easy to take with you everywhere.
 

Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG for Pentax SLR Cameras

Accessories

Novoflex Rod Support System for Macro Photography

Product Description
This set of rods allows assembly in a multitude of ways and can be combined freely to extend the assembly in any direction. It enables the user to build structures of any type, both in the studio and outdoors. Ball & Socket head with flash accessory shoe: Small, but strong ball and socket head with removable flash accessory shoe. Capable of carrying the largest flash units with standard slide-on accessory shoe. Includes : 2 rods 30 cm, 1 rod 15 cm, 1 mini clamp, 1 connection piece, 1 mini ball head, 1 connection screw, 1 flash shoe, 1 flower stalk holder, 1 ground spike. For more than half a century Novoflex has been manufacturing high quality, innovative photographic products that have always been unique on the world stage. Not only has Novoflex produced product under their own brand but their products have also been sold by virtually all of the European 35mm and 2 1/4" camera manufacturers under those brand names as well. And even today Novoflex is still a major contributor to the OEM photographic industry in Europe. All Novoflex products are conceived, designed and manufactured with the needs of the user foremost in mind. Novoflex products are not only beautifully conceived they are highly practical in everyday operation. From the evolutionary Magic Ball ball head series to the innovative Flash Art flat light flash system all Novoflex products are designed to make the photographer's job easier and the results better.

Novoflex Castel Mini Focusing Rack

Features:

  • An invaluable tool for any macro photographer.
  • Movement of 5.3" despite overall length of 5.1".
  • Both 3/8"x16 & 1/4"x20 threaded tripod mounts
  • 5.1"L x 3.2"W x 2.2"H, 0.63 pounds.
  • Small and lightweight enough to accompany the photographer everywhere

The most essential accessory for focusing in the field of macro photography. Recommended for use with macro lenses. Two fine-friction drives facilitate precise positioning of the entire system in relation to the object to be photographed. For more than half a century Novoflex has been manufacturing high quality, innovative photographic products that have always been unique on the world stage. Not only has Novoflex produced product under their own brand but their products have also been sold by virtually all of the European 35mm and 2 1/4" camera manufacturers under those brand names as well. And even today Novoflex is still a major contributor to the OEM photographic industry in Europe. All Novoflex products are conceived, designed and manufactured with the needs of the user foremost in mind. Novoflex products are not only beautifully conceived they are highly practical in everyday operation. From the evolutionary Magic Ball ball head series to the innovative Flash Art flat light flash system all Novoflex products are designed to make the photographer's job easier and the results better.

Novoflex Castel XL Dual Gear Focusing Rack


Features:

  • An integrated 'MiniConnect' quick release system.
  • 15" Maximum Movement.
  • 10.1"L x 4"W x 2.4"H, 1.98 pounds.
  • Both 1/4"x20 & 3/8"x16 threaded tripod mounts.
  • An invaluable tool for any macro photographer

Product Description
With dual gearing for the two-plane focusing system and an integrated MiniConnect quick release system, the Novoflex Focusing Rack is an invaluable tool for any macro photographer. 15" of total movement is available, despite a length of 10.1", thanks to focusing adjustment in two planes which increases stability and decreases mass. This heavy duty rack is characterized by its superior stability and its method of adjustment in two planes. For more than half a century Novoflex has been manufacturing high quality, innovative photographic products that have always been unique on the world stage. Not only has Novoflex produced product under their own brand but their products have also been sold by virtually all of the European 35mm and 2 1/4" camera manufacturers under those brand names as well. And even today Novoflex is still a major contributor to the OEM photographic industry in Europe. All Novoflex products are conceived, designed and manufactured with the needs of the user foremost in mind. Novoflex products are not only beautifully conceived they are highly practical in everyday operation. From the evolutionary Magic Ball ball head series to the innovative Flash Art flat light flash system all Novoflex products are designed to make the photographer's job easier and the results better.

Tiffen Close Up Lens Set

Features:

  • Use lenses individually or in combinations
  • Easy-to-use solution for getting extra close

Each lens maintains resolution and picture clarity while maximizing image size. Lenses are double-threaded so that they may be used in combinations. Close-up lenses are high-quality optical magnifying lenses which shorten the close-focusing distance of the lens. It allows the lens to go closer to the subject than before and to achieve a larger image scale. Close-up filters are available in three diopters (strengths). Close-up +1 Diopter (101), Close-up +2 Diopter (102), Close-up +3 Diopter (103)