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    Macro lens

    Hi,
    Do you guys recomend any good macro lens for a FZ 20?
    Or any good macro lens w/ or near the specs of 72 mm
    thanks

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    Re: Macro lens

    Quote Originally Posted by 777heavy
    Hi,
    Do you guys recomend any good macro lens for a FZ 20?
    Or any good macro lens w/ or near the specs of 72 mm
    thanks
    I have the Tamon 90mm and it is superb. Most 100mm macros have a really good reputation and are relatively inexpensive. The Sigma version is said to be very good and the Vivitar, too, which is only $100 or so.

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    Re: Macro lens

    What is the difference between a macro lens and lenses that magnify? I have three lenses (x2, 3, and 4) I've been wanting a macro lens but am wondering if I need one.
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    Re: Macro lens

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    Re: Macro lens

    Quote Originally Posted by Flight
    What is the difference between a macro lens and lenses that magnify? I have three lenses (x2, 3, and 4) I've been wanting a macro lens but am wondering if I need one.
    Macro lenses are lenses that are designed to focus closely. They extend quite a bit more than a regular lens and offer failry minute adjustments. You can use the X2, 3, etc. close-up lenses (or diopters) but the quality isn't as good as a maco lens and you end up moving the camer aback and forth to focus.

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    Re: Macro lens

    Quote Originally Posted by 777heavy
    Hi,
    Do you guys recomend any good macro lens for a FZ 20?
    Or any good macro lens w/ or near the specs of 72 mm
    thanks
    Are you talking about the Panasonic FZ 20?
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    Re: Macro lens

    Quote Originally Posted by Lava Lamp
    Macro lenses are lenses that are designed to focus closely. They extend quite a bit more than a regular lens and offer failry minute adjustments. You can use the X2, 3, etc. close-up lenses (or diopters) but the quality isn't as good as a maco lens and you end up moving the camer aback and forth to focus.
    Thanks smarty pants
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    Re: Macro lens

    Quote Originally Posted by Flight
    Thanks smarty pants
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