Re: Macro mode

Alfred Molon wrote:
What exactly happens when a camera is set to macro mode?

And why are some lenses "macro lenses" while others are not? Can a
lens which is not a macro lens take close-ups?

Which camera?

Usually macro lenses have better performance than "standard" lenses in the
1:1 reproduction region as they are designed to work at that ratio,
whereas standard lenses are designed for typical "near infinity" subject
distances. Another example: field flatness may be better in a macro lens.

David


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