100 Macro

[aam1234]

Just received the lens and read the manual but still confused about something. How do you use a macro lens, I mean how do you get the magnification you want. Do you get closer to the subject... the closer the more magnification?

Appreciate any help.

[aam1234]

Thanks Bloo Dog,

Yes it's the Canon 100 macro

[Jesper]

Just get close to the subject. The closest you can get with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is when your subject is about 15cm (6 inches) from the front element of the lens. When you're that close, the magnification will be 1:1.

Note that it's not easy to make handheld photos at such a high magnification. Every little vibration will be visible, and the depth of field is very small. You'll need to stop down the lens to get a larger DOF, but ofcourse then you'll also have to use a slower shutter speed to get the exposure right.

If you want to make photos at 1:1, you really need a tripod, and use mirror lock-up if your camera has it.