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Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II
Best ring flash for macro photography in 2026: use a ring light for better close-ups

By Matthew Richards Last updated

Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash

Updated
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Best macro lenses in 2026: find delight in the detail

By Matthew Richards Last updated

UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera

UPDATED
Laowa FF 17.5mm f/1.7 Ultra Macro 5-10x APO
It's official: Laowa's 10x magnification macro lens is real, and we've seen it in action

By Ben Andrews Published

News This incredible close-up lens is now on display at The Photography and Video Show 2026

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Best extension tubes for Canon, Nikon, Sony & other cameras
The best extension tube sets in 2026: turn your standard lens into a magnifying glass and get a whole lot closer

By Matthew Richards Last updated

buying guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups

buying guide
Laowa's latest macro lens is capable of 10x magnification!

By Ben Andrews Published

That's 10x more magnification than most macro lenses

Lenses
A man photographing watches with a camera and macro lens set up on a tripod whilst holding an LED light in one hand. There are two inset shots of close-ups of watch faces to show what is achievable with this setup.
When a family member offered to lend me his stunning collection of Omega watches for a photoshoot I jumped at the chance

By Dan Mold Published

VIDEO Keep track of time with watch photography. Dan Mold shows you how to keep track of time with watch photography

VIDEO
Could Nikon be readying not one but FOUR probe lenses?

By Ben Andrews Published

Recently discovered patent applications suggest Nikon may be working on several new macro probe lenses

Lenses
Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash product shot
Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash review: effective close-up lighting for almost any camera

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash comes in just one flavor, designed to be as universal as possible rather than being dedicated to individual makes of camera

Review
K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash product shot
K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash review: close-up flash for Canon and Nikon cameras

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash isn’t entirely perfect but it’s certainly not lacking in power and versatility

Review
A bug shot from behind a backlit leaf
"When I was going through a breakdown, I started exploring macro photography… it became my therapy, my way of healing"

By PhotoPlus Published

Interview "Photography became this incredible form of therapy, almost unexpectedly… it was almost meditative" says pro macro shooter Matt Doogue

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