I just got this Sigma 70-210 lens and it looks something like this:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6637/22978145vc4.jpg
The focusing ring cannot go beyond the 1.2m mark and yet there is a MACRO written down there. The manual also writes something like "With Sigma zoom lenses, you will enjoy macro photography simply and easily."
Question is, how am I supposed to 'enjoy macro photography' when I have to be at least 1200mm away from my subject to have it in focus? Is it because I have yet to understand what 'macro' actually means?
It is really making me wonder.. and if you are wondering too, the manual isn't of much help at all.:think:
Can someone help me out on this?
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6637/22978145vc4.jpg
The focusing ring cannot go beyond the 1.2m mark and yet there is a MACRO written down there. The manual also writes something like "With Sigma zoom lenses, you will enjoy macro photography simply and easily."
Question is, how am I supposed to 'enjoy macro photography' when I have to be at least 1200mm away from my subject to have it in focus? Is it because I have yet to understand what 'macro' actually means?
It is really making me wonder.. and if you are wondering too, the manual isn't of much help at all.:think:
Can someone help me out on this?