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Taking Hand-held Close-ups (Macro)
This lens allows users to focus from infinity to a
magnification ratio of 1:1 for close-ups (macro).
Hold the camera firmly
Hold the camera firmly as shown in the illustration
on the right when taking hand-held close-ups
(macro), and take the shots carefully to minimize
camera shake and prevent focus blurring.
Taking Photographs using AI Servo AF
It is recommended that the camera AF is set to AI
SERVO when taking close-up (macro) shots. See
the camera's instruction manual for further details.
It is necessary to be careful of the following during
close-up (macro) shooting.
• There is a tendency for camera shake to affect close-
up (macro) shots more than normal shots, and the
effects of the image stabilizing function are reduced.
• Depth of field becomes extremely shallow when
taking close-up (macros) shots, and the focus may
blur if the camera is moved forward and backward.
The minimum focusing distance of this lens
(minimum distance between the subject and the
image sensor at which the lens can focus) is
0.13 m/0.43 ft. The working distance of this lens
(minimum distance from the front of the lens to the
subject) is 30 mm/1.18 inch.
Place both elbows on a steady surface such as a table.
Use your knee to support
an arm holding the camera
or lens.
Lean against a steady
object like a wall.
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