Macro lens on a camera with a macro setting???

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On 27 Sep 2005 19:43:22 -0700, mitchell.chris@gmail.com wrote:

>I have been experimenting with the macro mode on my Minolta Z1 the last
>few weeks and have been very happy. I was curious what would happen if
>i purchased a macro lens in addition to the macro setting on my camera.
> Would it magnify tht much more or would the photo become blury at some
>point? Is it just a waste of money?
>
>Thanks
>Chris


Generally they just let you focus closer and closer until the subject
touches the glass. that's the limit. Some adapters provide
additional magnification without using up the working didtance. I
have a couple, can't find either one now, so I can't give you any
details.

I built a super one with a 20X magnifier mounted on a lens cap. Gave
lots of magnification, no depth of field. Pretty much useless.

Lighting gets difficult when you get in way close as well.