Macro/Micro
Apr 7, 2012 15:30:25 #
Apr 7, 2012 15:38:50 #
yep
Nikon uses the term MICRO
the rest of the planet uses Macro. same same
From what I have seen Nikon makes some dandy micro lenses
Nikon uses the term MICRO
the rest of the planet uses Macro. same same
From what I have seen Nikon makes some dandy micro lenses
Apr 8, 2012 08:18:33 #
Apr 8, 2012 09:20:05 #
Nikonian72 has a FAQ on this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Apr 8, 2012 10:27:30 #
RocketScientist wrote:
Nikonian72 has a FAQ on this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
As previously noted, the "micro-Nikkor" designates a lens that focuses to 1:1.
Apr 8, 2012 12:37:12 #
RocketScientist wrote:
Nikonian72 has a FAQ on this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Does that mean Nikon's Micro is greater than 10:1?
Apr 8, 2012 15:41:42 #
pdwoodswood wrote:
Does that mean Nikon's Micro is greater than 10:1?
RocketScientist wrote:
Nikonian72 has a FAQ on this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Does that mean Nikon's Micro is greater than 10:1?
Nope. It's just a name.
Apr 9, 2012 10:51:11 #
ShooterOR wrote:
Nope. It's just a name.
pdwoodswood wrote:
Does that mean Nikon's Micro is greater than 10:1?
RocketScientist wrote:
Nikonian72 has a FAQ on this http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26505-1.html
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Macro is 1:1 - 10:1 magnification.
Micro is greater than 10:1 magnification.
Does that mean Nikon's Micro is greater than 10:1?
Nope. It's just a name.
Thanks....
Apr 9, 2012 17:25:33 #
Micro used to mean making images things small, as in micro fiche. It may have been a language problem, for some reason Nikon called there close focusing lenses micro. These things seem to drive photo gramarians crazy. Macro is supposed to mean the lens will put a one to one image on the film or sensor and possible adjusted to optimize a flat field of view.
From a creative point of view none of this matters. A 60mm or 100 mm macro lenses is a great tool for flowers, bugs and portraits. If your friends are beyond thirty you can make them happy with a bit of Photoshop blur.
I have found crawling around with my close up lens a great pleasure. I would just recommend a gardens knee pad.
From a creative point of view none of this matters. A 60mm or 100 mm macro lenses is a great tool for flowers, bugs and portraits. If your friends are beyond thirty you can make them happy with a bit of Photoshop blur.
I have found crawling around with my close up lens a great pleasure. I would just recommend a gardens knee pad.
Apr 9, 2012 17:37:57 #
Over a half century ago, Nikon made their post-WW2 claim to fame by developing lenses able to accurately & evenly enlarge & project micro-fiche stored film images. They named their line of lenses "Micro", and have continued with that nomenclature long after micro-fiche storage was superseded by magnetic, and now digital record storage.
Apr 9, 2012 19:17:42 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Over a half century ago, Nikon made their post-WW2 claim to fame by developing lenses able to accurately & evenly enlarge & project micro-fiche stored film images. They named their line of lenses "Micro", and have continued with that nomenclature long after micro-fiche storage was superseded by magnetic, and now digital record storage.
Thanks Nikonian......had to be history and not arbitrary....
actually I really never understood the origin of macro...my physics and optical education early on did not see the need for macro and or micro....why both?
Jan 3, 2013 10:04:19 #
Shuttergram
Loc: Colorado
I am trying to find how to subscribe to the micro/macro topic.
I think it was you that had a link? Could you post it for us again?
I think it was you that had a link? Could you post it for us again?
Jan 3, 2013 10:07:52 #
Jan 3, 2013 10:15:13 #
Jan 3, 2013 10:31:17 #
I have 3 of Nikons Micros, a 60mm, 105mm and the hard to find 200mm, the 200mm is awesome in optics but is a pretty old design and could be upgraded, Nikon now offers a 40mm micro but it is geared toward DX sensor bodies.
All three that I use are awesome.
All three that I use are awesome.
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