{"id":71058,"date":"2021-06-21T15:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T19:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=71058"},"modified":"2021-11-29T11:25:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T16:25:53","slug":"macro-lens-caroline-jensen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/macro-lens-caroline-jensen\/","title":{"rendered":"Lens in Focus: Caroline Jensen\u2019s Favorite Macro Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"

When spending time in nature and taking beautiful macro images, I want my gear<\/a>\u00a0to function without having to baby it. I want to be absorbed at the moment\u2014not worrying about my equipment. That\u2019s why the 90 mm macro lens<\/strong><\/a> has been a true workhorse for me.<\/p>\n

My professional mission is to help others find healing in the garden with their camera. Years ago, I learned the power of slowing down and spending time in nature. This power is amplified when we quietly sit with our cameras in that nature space. We not only lower our stress levels but the camera\u2014 particularly a macro lens<\/a>\u2014expands our view into details our naked eye would miss.<\/p>\n

The use of a macro lens can bring up waves of appreciation for the simple things in life that we wouldn\u2019t usually notice. My top tip for shooting is to not \u2018be a bee.\u2019 Spend time in one place and exhaust all the possibilities in that one spot before moving. You will be surprised at how much you overlook.<\/p>\n

Sony FE 90mm f\/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens<\/a><\/h2>\n
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My 90 mm macro lens<\/a> is strong despite exposure to dew, rain, mud, and clouds of dust. It also shoots very quietly. This is essential as any noise can scare away tiny subjects.<\/p>\n

This lens has been so important to me specifically because it was designed with features that make shooting intuitive and enhance muscle memory. The clutch mechanism lets me shift from auto focus to manual focus without taking my eye from the viewfinder. The focus limiter and steady shot switches are located right where my thumb meets the lens. This lets me effortlessly switch the settings without interrupting my attention.<\/p>\n

The image below is of a fritillaria uva vulpis. I needed to plop down on the ground with my lens and spend fifteen minutes shooting from many angles until I saw the composition I was looking for.<\/p>\n

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Here are a couple of tips to make the process more fun:<\/h3>\n