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<blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 821102" data-attributes="member: 48483">Clovis has this covered, I just will back up what he said.In plain English, all lenses have a minimum focus distance, closer than that and only blurred images. To get closer you can...<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Use a macro lens that has a much closer minimum focus distance. Most expensive option. Look at Nikon Micro 105mm or maybe Tamron 90mm as examples to buy.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Macro extension tubes. These are extenders that go between your lens and camera body. Normally come in sets of 3 sizes. The longer the extension, the closer the focal point shifts to the sensor plane. Combine this with a macro lens and you can sometimes get within a couple inches of the front of the lens. You cannot use this setup when not shooting macro as it will not allow distant focus.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Macro magnifier filters to screw on to the front of your lens. Worst option as it distorts the image with reduced contrast and coma artifacts.</li>
</ol>I have used all of these solutions. I use a 105mm macro lens and I also have a set of macro extension tubes for extra-tight shots.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BF Hammer, post: 821102, member: 48483"] Clovis has this covered, I just will back up what he said. In plain English, all lenses have a minimum focus distance, closer than that and only blurred images. To get closer you can... [LIST=1] [*]Use a macro lens that has a much closer minimum focus distance. Most expensive option. Look at Nikon Micro 105mm or maybe Tamron 90mm as examples to buy. [*]Macro extension tubes. These are extenders that go between your lens and camera body. Normally come in sets of 3 sizes. The longer the extension, the closer the focal point shifts to the sensor plane. Combine this with a macro lens and you can sometimes get within a couple inches of the front of the lens. You cannot use this setup when not shooting macro as it will not allow distant focus. [*]Macro magnifier filters to screw on to the front of your lens. Worst option as it distorts the image with reduced contrast and coma artifacts. [/LIST] I have used all of these solutions. I use a 105mm macro lens and I also have a set of macro extension tubes for extra-tight shots. [/QUOTE]

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