Wide Angle Macro Photography - a complete guide

A comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of wide angle macro.
I cover the equipment, how to set it up, and how to use it. Then we take a look at the unique challenges and creative opportunities that this style of photography presents.

For more details, check out the accompanying article on my website. You can find it here: https://www.allanwallsphotography.com/blog/wideanglemacro

There is a ton of gear in this video, including a lot of stuff we don't talk about often, so here is a breakdown of the key bits and pieces you will need. There are links attached, and some of them are affiliate links, because as an Amazon affiliate, I may make a small commission when a qualified purchase is made using these links. It helps me and costs you nothing. Which is good.

The lenses used and discussed include:
Laowa 15mm f/4 wide angle macro: https://amzn.to/3rOlyS3
Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 super macro: https://amzn.to/2OQ2BzG
Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5: https://amzn.to/30HU9VR
Nikon 18-140mm f/3.5: https://amzn.to/38VRBYX
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5: https://amzn.to/2OuPPH4

Everything else that we talked about, extension tubes, lighting, camera frames, cameras, tripods, etc., are listed here.
The 10mm extension tube I wish I had used: https://amzn.to/3cuBNwX
The flash frame I use is not made anymore, but this one from Vello looks like a good alternative (and less expensive!): https://amzn.to/3eCCbfN
The new version of the ring flash I use: https://amzn.to/3cuCgPJ
The LED ring light that can be a lifesaver with the smaller lenses listed above is this one - it is not a flash, just LED lights: https://amzn.to/2OobxN2
The Kipon tilt/shift adapter is made for many camera bodies and lenses, this the Nikon/Canon version. I love this adapter! https://amzn.to/3tiXUgF
The best deal in hi-tech speedlights is the long-lasting, solid as a rock Godox V860II series. Can't beat them for the money: https://amzn.to/3vyRdcu
I use two Pro-Master Specialist tripods, the big one in the studio and the slightly smaller one in the field. For wide angle macro, I use this one, the SP425CK carbon, and love it: https://amzn.to/3cu8bzT
A must have for this kind of photography is the 3-way geared tripod head from Benro - I will never go back to ball heads: https://amzn.to/38CcFDo
Another indispensable piece of kit is a bright and reliable LED light source like the LumeCube II that I use: https://amzn.to/2Q5FC4j
The metal clamp stick that I never leave the house without, was actually made by destroying one of these stands - I'd do it again if I ever lose this one! https://amzn.to/2Q4f83d
And finally the three cameras that I use (I'm not counting the Nikon D3400 because I don't think they make them anymore, and I don't know how to use it). The best DSLR ever, the D850 from Nikon: https://amzn.to/3tirfb1
The best crop frame DSLR, the D7500: https://amzn.to/38DDZBs
and the only mirrorless camera I own, from Fuji: https://amzn.to/3exNcim

I feel sure I have left something out, so if you have questions about something I used that you don't see here, let me know and I'll help you find it.

Thanks to my wonderful Patreon donors and the generous folks who have contributed to the "Save the Channel" fund through my website. You are the best!

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