Inexpensive Close-Up Photography: close-up lenses

Wood Violets shot with a Canon 50 mm f/1.8 lens and a +10 close-up lens.
Wood Violets by Archaeofrog on Flickr

Many people assume that macro or close-up photography requires expensive lenses or equipment, but you can achieve macro-level results with a minimal investment.

In the article below, I discuss the use of close-up lenses that screw on to your current camera lens, allowing you to explore close-up photography with the equipment you already have.  You can read the article on close-up lenses here on Photokonnexion.

If interested, you can shop for Close-Up Lenses on Amazon.com.

Part 2 of the series on Inexpensive Close-Up Photography is about reverse rings.
Part 3 of the series on Inexpensive Close-Up Photography is about extension tubes.
Part 4 in the series about Inexpensive Close-Up Photography details tips and tricks for the best results.