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04-24-2013, 01:40 PM   #1
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D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 lens

I have a D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 lens. It is not a WA. I would like to learn how to use this lens but can not find anything that could help me. Do you know where I can go to get information on what all the numbers mean and I how can best utilize this lens.

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The numbers on the distance scale represent the magnification ratio. At 1:1, the size of the object in real life matches the size of the image projection on your sensor. At 1:2, the image is half the size of the real thing, and so on.

The best way to familiarize yourself with the lens is to cut loose and shoot things very close to it

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