How to Create a Macro Lens Filter at Home

One of the coolest things about photography is all the great gear that is available these days. One online shopping trip can help you to get all the essential photography gear you need – from a DSLR to a high quality lens. However, if you are on a budget like most of us are, you probably won’t be able to purchase everything you need in one fell swoop. You’ll have to learn to improvise a bit with gear that you already own, until you can pick up the stuff you’ve been dreaming of.

It’s improvising that will often lead to some of the most enjoyable experiences you’ll have as a macro photographer. And if you’re looking to learn how to do more with less, then today’s post is for you. Watch the macro photography tutorial we have for you today to learn how to create your own macro lens filter using nothing but old parts that you might already have lying around the house…

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This particular macro photography gear tutorial is a bit controversial. Some folks just can’t fathom why one would tear apart an existing lens in order to create a new one. Well, think of it this way, if you have an old lens lying around, perhaps one that’s seen better days, you can try to make use of it by repurposing it as a macro lens. As long as you’re using relatively cheap or old equipment, you can learn a lot about tweaking photography equipment, and possibly end up with a cool new lens filter in the process.

So if you don’t mind tinkering a bit, and feel okay with following the steps laid out in this macro photography online lesson, feel free to give it a go. Before you do, though, please take a second to click on the Share button, so other photographers can check out this online photography lesson.

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