how to click macro using 18-55 ???

[pchawan]

Hi

I hav Canon 500D with 18-55 and 55-250 two lenses
i want to do macro photography but wenever i try closup mode using 18-55 i dont get good results.

can ne1 guide me how to do macro photography without using a macro lense.
using wat settings ?
i just bought cam so i cant afford to buy a new lense. :P

thnx in advance

[RichardTaylor]

You cant do macro without spending more money on another (macro) lens or extension tubes (they allow your lens to focus a lot closer).

You can shoot relatively close, like large flowers or groups of flowers, with your existing lens however lighting & background are everything.

Here are a couple of examples, but not with the "kit lens or a macro lens, taken in available light..

(1)
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Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 180 mm (Canon 70-200 F4 L lens)
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

(2)
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Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400 mm (Canon 100-400 F4.5-F5.6 IS L lens)
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Can you post some of your "not good" pics, along with Exif info, so we can make some constructive suggestions.

[abchip]

Another cheaper solutions is a "close up" filter. They sell them in different strengths and you can even buy a couple and stack them. You screw them on the end of you lens and they magnify the subject. From personal experience they work pretty well.

[diminutives]

I have been very successful taking "macro" shots with the kit lense (18-55 mm) that came with my Rebel XSi. The photo shown below was taken just this way:



I had posted a while ago as to what exactly constitues "macro". And, as I have learned, their is a fuzzy line. What some folks consider macro may simple be a "close up" or "zoom" photo to others. As one of our moderators put it, how often does one get close enough to see the hairs on the back of a grasshopper?

Now, for the how I did it. This one, very simply, all "auto" and my subject was very cooperative in not moving, allowed me to get real close and click... got the shot. I've also used the "macro" mode with the kit lense and get great results. I also have a macro lense now and switch between them depending on the photo task at hand.

In the end, have fun, experiment with all the settings, the distances from your subject and your patience! You will get the shot!

Christine

[teaking]

Yeah I got to go with the above poster because lets face it I would say they have achieved great results here

Try not to get too close and shoot in well lit places maybe choosing a subject that contrasts the background as well may help with focusing. And above all try all the tips from Christine I think shes qualified to guide you with this lens lol

[Federico Presti]

There's two things you can do

Number 1: focus as close as you can with your lens and then move the camera until the object's focused. that way you'll get as close as your camera allows.

Number 2: there are extremely bad and cheap accesories you can buy and add to your lens. you get A LOT of aberrations but maybe it's something you can get started with until you save money for a macro lens. Here's what I mean: (it might cost around $30, I'm not really sure, it came with a kit when I bought my sony a300)



I took these two with that thing:

[hellraid]

you could always try using reverse lens solution if you have a lot of patience

[edwinricafort]

Originally Posted by hellraid

you could always try using reverse lens solution if you have a lot of patience

+1. It's cheap but good solution.

[Athas_orm]

Whats a reverse lense solution?

[RichardTaylor]

@Athas_orm

Reverse lens, the poor man's macro lens. | Shutterpad.com