You don’t need a special macro lens to do macro photography with your SLR. Yes, you’ve read that right. You can actually shoot some pretty interesting close-up photos with the lens you have. When I first saw this trick via Photojojo, I was skeptical as it was so easy and simple. But after giving it a go myself, I was hooked! It involves no additional equipment or money and results will leave you grinning.
1.) Pick a lens, any lens
Ok, maybe not any lens, but have a look through the lenses you have and choose the one with the widest angle. Don’t go for super zoom lenses, it’s not going to work as well. If you can, pick a prime lens. A 50mm will work just fine.