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Macro Using XT-4 and 80mm macro lens - advice please (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by SallowDawg@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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Macro Using XT-4 and 80mm macro lens

Hello Everyone.

I have an XT-4 and I am thinking about getting the 80mm macro lens. This is my winter project while its cold, wet and dark outside.

Is this combination easy to use for macro photography and can anyone tell me the basic settings that I need to use or recommend any tutorials - I can‘t seem to find any that show me how to take photos, they all seems about reviews of the lens (which do seem pretty good).

Any help appreciated:)

Thanks

John

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[–] A_Str8@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I'm not familiar with Fuji, but you should be able to shoot macro with any body as long as you have a lens that does 1:1. Generally you'd shoot with a low ISO and manual focus, so camera choice doesn't matter so much. The only thing missing from your gear list is lighting.

Micael Widell has a ton of videos including tutorials and info on lighting and light modifiers. https://www.youtube.com/@MicaelWidell

If you're interested in still life macro, you're best bet is to check out The Strobist to learn about lighting in general.