If you’re reading this article it’s because the macro world has already seduced you (and I’m not surprised), you may have already taken your first steps (or more) magnifying small objects, turning tiny insects into giants or revealing every detail of a plant, or you may want to try it and you don’t quite know where to start. Perfect, whatever your case you are in the right place, because I will show you accessories for macrophotography, whether you are a beginner or you have already done so. Are you sitting comfortably, is there a list of interesting things?
For beginners in particular. Especially to test at a miserable price whether this macrophotograph suits you or not. To play and experiment before taking the leap to a real macro goal. In this article I tell you a little more about this accessory. You’ll find it on Amazon for about 10 euros (make sure you choose the right diameter).
- Like the above option.
- This is a suitable accessory for beginners or specific moments when savings exceed quality.
- It’s a slightly more sophisticated option than the ring.
- But it’s still “a solution.
- “You can build them at home (there are some tutorials on YouTube) or buy them with electronic communication from 40 euros or without electronic communication for about 20 euros.
- The difference is explained here.
- I leave the link to the extension tubes with electronic communication for different brands.
Conversion lenses are an accessory that is screwed to the lens (so the diameter must be the same) because it works as a filter. Unlike extension tubes, being a glass interspersed between the lens and the subject, the quality decreases.
It is normal to start or experiment, although in this case extension tubes are always recommended first, you can find it for about 50 euros (think about choosing the diameter).
It works in the same way as extension tubes, in this case all electronic communications are lost, so all adjustments must be made manually, the advantage over the tubes is that you can vary the macro distance by increasing or decreasing the extension of the bellows This example for Canon costs 23 euros, on Amazon. These are for starters, because there are like this that can reach even more than 1:1, an increase that many macro targets do not achieve.
In macrophotography, the tripod is very important, because just as the size of the subject photographed is enlarged, the vibrations of the camera also enlarge. Good stabilization is essential for sharp photos. Mario told you at the time the tripod that your SLR camera would like to have, in this case, the ideal is a tripod without columns so that it can be placed at ground level. A good option may be this (for 160 euros), or this one you find for about 160 euros.
Like the tripod, you need a remote trigger, all accessories that minimize camera vibrations are welcome as they will help you get a better result. This accessory is also useful for other types of photographs, too versatile to be so cheap (less than 7 euros !!!)?(Make sure it’s compatible with your camera).
You also have the option of cable trigger, the only thing that limits the shooting distance to the distance of the cable, here is one for Canon at 14 euros, or this one for Nikon with timer for 15 euros.
The right-angle viewfinder is not a very essential accessory, it will simply allow you to look more easily through the viewfinder in somewhat uncomfortable positions, for example when photographing at ground level. If your item is not grounded, is it your accessory?It costs about 50 euros.
This accessory allows you to change the distance between the camera and the object to be photographed. There are different prices, because depending on their robustness or stability the cost varies. Here’s one to start with 30 euros with very good grades.
This is the real ring flash because it only has one circle-shaped tube. If you go a little beyond testing and experimentation, this can be a little short, as they don’t have very advanced features and the light is uniform throughout the ring. Now they’re the cheapest. For example, it costs less than 30 euros, or this one at 55 euros that includes three stations.
It may seem that we are talking about the same accessory as the previous one, but it is not, they only look the same by the shape, because in this case they are two tubes that can work independently so this gives you much more lighting possibilities and also allows you to adjust other parameters such as the amount of light. Among many other models, you have yongnuo for 100 euros (pictured), or Neewer for less than 70 euros.
This type of flash is generally considered better for macro photography, among other things, because as light falls at a higher angle you can get a greater relief, although they are also more expensive (much more) and bulky. neither better nor worse, but what suits you best depending on your needs. Here’s an example for about 500 euros, just like in the photo, for Nikon. The difference is pretty big, don’t you think? Almost better than we left to professional macros?
Obviously, you can’t take macro photography without a macro lens, unless you use the accessories I introduced at first, such as tubes or rings, if you’ve ever seen that you’re passionate about this photograph and want to dig deeper, maybe it’s time to buy a macro lens, here are some recommendations from my colleague Iaio.
You won’t always need flash, the lighting conditions can allow you to take photos without it and with a few simple reflectors you can get an impressive effect, they also have many advantages beyond the macro and cost only 20 euros, because they represent an excellent investment. You also have a better quality like Polaroid for about 22 euros. There are different sizes, choose the one that suits you best.
You can never forget the background in photography, let alone in macro. You don’t have to pass a grassland, but you always have maps in your hand that will become a good background. To hold them you can use this telescopic tripod that is also used to hold the reflectors. It costs 65 euros.
I hope this article will help you immerse yourself in the stunning world of macro photography or browse it more comfortably, if that’s the case, I’ll be satisfied. Can you think of other add-ons or would you like to share with us the one you use?We’re all ears! And if you found it interesting, share it on Facebook, Twitter or Google, so we know if we’re on the right track when it comes to choosing topics.
Thank you for reading so far and so far!