Die NiSi NM-180 Makro Fokus Schiene (NiSi Focusing Rail), zeigt im Test ihre Stärken und überzeugt mit zahllosen Features und Details.Für welche Einsatzzwecke sie sich eignet und weshalb sie sich sowohl für Anfänger als auch für Profis eignet, schauen wir uns im Folgenden genauer an. In weit über 10 Jahren Makrofotografie...
Um in den fotografischen Makrobereich vorzustoßen gibt es zweifellos zahllose Möglichkeiten.Vorsatzlinsen, wie die hier vorgestellten NiSi Close-Up Makro Linsen, bieten hierbei sowohl eine preisgünstige, als auch unkomplizierte Lösung. Sie funktionieren sowohl in Verbindung mit "echten" Makroobjektiven, als auch mit anderen Festbrennweiten bis hin zu Tele-Objektiven.Vereinfacht gesagt, reduzieren sie den Mindestfokusabstand...
A macro lens that has a variable range of magnification is one of the most practical pieces of gear to invest in.Venus Optic has proven repeatedly that they are an innovative manufacturer in the ever-growing field of macro photography.The updated version of their 100mm 2:1 macro lens is the best...
Ant mimicry Ant mimicry or myrmecomorphy is mimicry of ants by other species. Why would other organisms want to pretend to be an ant?This has to do with ants being either unpalatable or known to be aggressive towards certain species. The mimicking species might hide among ants, infiltrate their nests and...
The Lens In this review we will check how the Venus LAOWA 15mm f/4 wide-angle macro lens performs in the field. Venus Optics is known for supporting niche lenses, especially when it comes to macro photography: they offer a wide range of specialized macro lenses with various magnification variations. Wide-angle macro is still...
Climate change, the use of pesticides/herbicides and habitat loss threaten a lot of species, Species diversity is declining rapidly and especially the decline of insects is a continuous media topic nowadays. Photographing these creatures with a focus on those that are not known to a majority of people...
Every year I visit Cape Town, also known as the "Mother City", in South Africa. It feels like coming home rather than being on vacation or on a trip to the other end of the globe.The diversity of both fauna and flora in South Africa is breathtaking and I have...
Thailand offers a rich insects and spider fauna. There is a new discovery around every corner. It is crawling and flying and buzzing everywhere.South East Asia is a paradise when you are looking for spiders and insects. Similar to Africa and South America you will find great diversity here. Spiders,...