At the outset, let us be clear about certain terms and definitions about close-up and macro photography so that we are on the same wavelength. Note that though there are several ways to achieve higher magnification, I will be stressing more on close-up filters and macro lenses.
Close-up photography
This is a general term for ‘tight shots’. You take the shot by moving closer to the subject – using one of the several methods available – while taking in very little background. The idea is to get a large frame-filling image that can show more details than a ‘normal’ shot – one that includes the subject with a generous amount of background.
Close-up photography is limited to a maximum magnification ratio of 1: 10.
Close-up lenses, also known as close-up filters or dioptre lenses are supplementary lenses that attach to the front of the lens via the filter thread (consider them as a magnifying glass). This is the easiest and the cheapest solution for close-up photography. Generally, we attach close-up filters only to prime lenses and not to zoom lenses but with extra care, that too is possible.
Dioptre lenses are available in different strengths, ranging from +1 dioptre to +10.
Dioptre
+1
+2
+3
+4
Focal length
1 metre (approx. 40”)
1/2 metre (approx. 20”)
1/3 metre (approx. 13.12”)
1/4 metre (approx. 10”)
This story is from the June 2020 edition of Smart Photography.
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