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Question about two about two (almost the same) lenses
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Hi!
So, I'm getting a bit more into photography using my mums old Nikon FG (SLR). She has two lenses with almost the same specs but I can't figure out what the difference is.
They're both 52mm prime lenses, with F2.8-22 (does that even exist on Digital lenses?)
They're both Sigma lenses and they both have a Hakuba mark on them (whatever that may mean...). One is a bit bigger and has 'macro' written on it. Obviously the most logical thing would be that it's a macro lens, but how does that work? As in, why is it different than the other 'normal' lens?
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macro lenses are built differently to allow for a closer focus
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pretty much. sometimes macro lenses aren't sharp or have other problems when you try to shoot them at infinity.
I have a macro that's stupid sharp and pretty for close ups, but it takes horrible pictures of landscapes or anything else.
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Ah ok!
Thanks guys! Thread can be closed!
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